The seven-year Rhys Williams from the UK is suffering from one of the most powerful forms Narcolepsy Which may manifest 25 attacks per day. Initially, doctors thought that the boy picked up a virus until the diagnosis has not been established exactly. Because of their disorder Rice can not even hit a soccer ball, so as not to "cut down", but that football is the main passion of his life.
The boy's father, Luke did not believe the story about the virus, so he personally videotaped bouts son. These shots and helped the doctors to establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Currently, the child receives a new drug Xyrem, the use of which in the treatment of narcolepsy in children is controversial specialists. Until recently, the Xyrem used for the treatment of adult patients on daytime sleepiness and cataplexy.
Narcolepsy Rhys emerged for the first time in five years, and his sister developed cataplexy - the sudden weakening of the muscles. Both conditions can be caused by a sudden strong emotions, such as joy, laughter, anger or surprise.
Initially, Reese was a loving and happy child, but the disorder made him aggressive and hysterical. Treatment of narcolepsy using Xyrem helps the boy. This drug is completely deprived him of sleep for 12 hours, so that during the day he can again feel like a normal person. The drug must be taken three times during the night.
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