Narcolepsy: A Funny Disorder That's No Laughing Matter
by Marguerite J. Utley
Book Description
This book provides accurate facts about all aspects of narcolepsy, a little-known neurological sleep disorder. It is estimated that 150,000-250,000 people in the U.S. have narcolepsy, but most of those have not yet been diagnosed. In the past, patients have seen an average of five or more physicians over a decade or longer before receiving a correct diagnosis of narcolepsy. As the public becomes better informed and more doctors are entering the field of sleep medicine, people are being diagnosed quicker and at an easlier age.A wealth of information about narcolepsy is available on the internet, but this 166-page book is the most comprehensive, single source of information to be found. In addition to facts, the author relates her personal experiences with all the symptoms and describes how the disorder has impacted her life. It is an excellent reference source and a self-help book rolled into one. People with narcolepsy usually have great difficulty reading a book without falling asleep. If anything can keep them awake, this book will. It is written in layman's terms, with a positive approach and amusing stories that encourage you to read on.
From the Publisher
This unique book on narcolepsy is: * Listed under Further Reading in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's Wellness Booklet on Narcolepsy
* Endorsed by:
--- Narcolepsy Network, Inc.
--- Sleep/Wake Disorders Canada
--- Narcolepsy and Overwhelming Daytime Sleepiness Society of Australasia Inc.
* Being used as a textbook for the fourth year by a leading professor of sleep medicine Although the book was published in 1995, very little information has changed. An insert updates medications and refers readers to a website for the latest information in narcolepsy research.
About the Author
Marguerite Utley first noticed the symptoms of narcolepsy around 1958, eight years before receiving a diagnosis. In the book, Mrs. Utley shares her experiences with all the symptoms of narcolepsy. She also evaluates its consequences upon her life and her feelings and attitudes that developed in response to it.Mrs. Utley received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from The University of Texas at Austin in 1966, and taught school for four years. She received a fellowship in Leadership Development in 1970, but had to resign due to narcolepsy. She married and raised a family in the years that followed. In 1995, Mrs. Utley was elected to the Board of Trustees of Narcolepsy Network, Inc., the national support group. She served in that capacity for three years, during which time she was editor of their newsletter. She has also been active in state and local narcolepsy groups. She lives in a suburb of Dallas,Texas, with her husband, Clyde, who helps and encourages her in all her activities. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Keywords: Narcolepsy: A Funny Disorder That's No Laughing Matter, Books, Marguerite J. Utley, Narcolepsy, Sleep disorders, Medical / Nursing, Medical, Neurology - Sleep Disorders
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