How to treat narcolepsy

  Once narcolepsy has occurred, it is not easily and completely treated. The main goal of current treatment is to control the further development of symptoms to avoid more serious consequences. At this stage, the main treatments for narcolepsy are lifestyle modification and medication.  For patients with mild narcolepsy, the main way to control the symptoms is by regulating the life pattern.  1, to develop a reasonable routine, and strictly enforce it to form good habits; 2, to carry out moderate fitness exercises to improve the circulation of the body, and thus improve the oxygen supply to the brain; 3, to develop a healthy attitude towards life, and actively participate in group activities that are beneficial to the body and mind.  For patients with severe narcolepsy, pharmacological treatment is needed at the same time. Small doses of psychostimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamine can be used, which need to follow the principle of individualized treatment and the specific dosage is prescribed according to the specialist’s face-to-face consultation. In addition, there are also some Chinese medical treatments. The use of enlightening and awakening acupuncture and oral tonics, such as the method of benefiting qi and awakening the spleen and the method of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, can alleviate the symptoms of drowsiness. Adding herbal conditioning treatment along with mental invigorating medicine treatment will be more effective.  Treatment of narcolepsy should start from all aspects, both to change the habits of life for improvement and to control the symptoms with drugs to achieve the desired effect.