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How does the MSLT find cataplexy?

justlostinmyhead
justlostinmyhead

I am going in for my MSLT in 16 days. i was wondering; how would the MSLT be able to find if i have cataplexy if i dont have an attack durring the test? or is the cataplexy more of a thing that is figured by a questionare or something like that?

arfie
arfie
I don't believe that is covered in the test. Last I knew, that was still being diagnosed by the symptoms.

I'd sure love to hear any news to the contrary.
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