jadecat Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 For a number of years my son has been having major issues with falling asleep suddenly when he is in certain positions, for example while sat up with legs resting at hip level, laying down on left side or sitting up so legs to the left. It now happens daily and he is getting very concerned about this issue. Anyone had this.Sorry I just noticed that I titled this thread wrong It should read Sudden Uncontrollable sleep!! My brain was else were as always!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artluvr09 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I kind of have the same thing. I always sleep on my stomach. I have tried sleeping on my sides but the only comfortable position for me is on my stomach. but for some reason I wake up on my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Has your son had a daytime sleep study? It can test for hypersomnia and narcolepsy. Many people don't even want to hear those words but there are good treatments these days for narcolepsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadecat Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Artluvr09 My son does seem to do better laying on his tummy side as well.Katie, no my son has had no sleep study tests of any sort, we will be seeing my son's GP Fri with a long list of things we want looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Jadecat I fixed the topic title for you.I've been having falling alseep issues as well, though not specificly position related. Though not officially diagnosed with narcolepsy, my doc prescribed me Ritalin which helped me stay awake during the day. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadecat Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Corina, thank you for fixing the title for me. I have seen on some EDS boards that a few folk with EDS related POTS have done well with Ritalin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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