Cataplexy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Cataplexy is one of the main symptoms of narcolepsy type 1 It involves sudden and brief muscle weakness that’s triggered by strong emotions, like laughter It can affect only parts of your body (like your face) or your whole body Medication can help manage cataplexy What is cataplexy?
Cataplexy: Symptoms, Causes, Risks and More - Healthline Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone It’s associated with a condition called narcolepsy It can look like a seizure, but it’s not Treatment involves medication and lifestyle changes
Cataplexy - Wikipedia Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of muscle weakness accompanied by full conscious awareness, typically triggered by emotions such as laughing, crying, or terror [1]
Cataplexy: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today Cataplexy is a transient, sudden loss of voluntary muscle control brought on by a strong emotional trigger such as laughing or excitement Cataplexy is almost always associated with narcolepsy
What to Know About Cataplexy, a Narcolepsy Symptom Cataplexy is the sudden loss of muscle tone or muscle control in response to a strong emotion A person with cataplexy may go limp and slump over or fall They may be unable to move
Cataplexy: Symptoms, Causes, and Living With - Verywell Health Cataplexy is a rare symptom that causes people to suddenly lose muscle tone It can be a symptom of narcolepsy type 1, brain damage, or metabolic diseases There are medications that can help prevent cataplexy, and lifestyle adjustments are needed for safety
Cataplexy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Cataplexy, a physical feature of narcolepsy, is characterized by transient episodes of voluntary muscle weakness precipitated by intense emotion Subjective descriptions of cataplexy can assist in the identification of narcolepsy, as this feature is almost unique to the disorder
Cataplexy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Amerisleep Cataplexy is a sudden attack of muscle weakness that is triggered by strong emotions, such as joy or fear During a cataplexy attack, your head may droop, parts of your face may feel slack, and your knees may go weak
What Is Cataplexy? - WebMD Cataplexy is a type of sudden weakness in your muscles that can make you go limp or temporarily lose your ability to move Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms, causes, and treatments