Narcolepsy Support Group

A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders can interfere with mental and emotional function. If you are having trouble falling asleep or having some other kind of sleep disturbance, this group is for you.

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sleepystar24 09/09/2010

Does anyone know anything about Alpha Brainwave Intrusion or know where I can find some information about it?

Thanks :)

deleted_user 09/10/2010

Alpha intrusions are a symptom, rather than a condition, so their isn't much beyond a definition to offer you.

In basic terms, alpha intrusions are alpha wave activity during sleep cycles where alpha waves should be suppressed; this causes deep wave sleep interruptions and prevent the subject from actually getting any rest. Typically, alpha intrusions do not wake the subject up, but merely shatter the deep wave sleep periods and make them useless.

Alpha intrusions are often associated with fibromyalgia, lupus, and other conditions in addition to narcolepsy.

Does that help at all?

sleepystar24 09/10/2010

Thanks, yes it was. My sleep doc had only mentioned it to me and I was wondering what I could find out.

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