What is cataplexy?
Cataplexy is the sudden loss of muscle tone that is triggered by the experience of an intense emotion. Cataplexy is the result of an absence of a neurotransmitter in the hypothalamus known as hypocretin or orexin. It is often associated with narcolepsy but is seen in other pathological conditions.
How do members experience cataplexy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cataplexy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cataplexy*
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Who has cataplexy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 42 | |
| 40s | 39 | |
| 50s | 51 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | |
| Female | 145 |
Talk to people with cataplexy
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members say they have this condition