Julie Bloch Johnson got diagnosed shortly after college. Getting other doctors to believe her was the challenge.
People with idiopathic hypersomnia feel sleepy all the time, even after a full night’s rest. Learn more about this rare condition.
You're sleepy all day long, even when you sleep all night. Your doctors can tell you whether it's idiopathic hypersomnia, but it'll take some diagnosing.
With idiopathic hypersomnia, it’s hard to get to a diagnosis, much less an effective treatment. Learn what you need to know to take control of your care.
Always feel tired, even after a full night’s rest? How will your doctor rule out other sleep disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea?
Experts are still trying to figure out what causes this sleeping disorder. Learn clues about what might bring on IH.
Medications and lifestyle changes can help keep you alert and awake when all you feel like doing is sleeping.
Meds for excessive daytime sleepiness can have a tremendous effect on a person’s quality of life, but it’s important to also know their side effects.
You don't have to suffer with symptoms. Your health care team can help you find treatments that work for you.
Idiopathic hypersomnia can make it hard to have a social life. Learn how to communicate so you can stay connected to the people important to you.
Living with this condition can be a challenge, but it's not impossible. Here are strategies that can help.
Road-test your driving ability and boost alertness to make driving safer for you.
