I'm currently a second year medical student and, to my surprise, I was diagnosed with narcolepsy this year. I'm on medication and it has helped some, but I will always be in a sleep deprived state. I have been able to manage it well thus far because my first 2 years of medical school have been flexible. However, I am very concerned about rotations and residency. I need to have a consistent schedule- that is very important for me to properly function. I have done an overnight shift before and I am DEAD afterwards. I don't think my body can handle doing that very often.
Does anyone have experience with narcolepsy? Any advice on how to deal with this during residency?
Does anyone have experience with narcolepsy? Any advice on how to deal with this during residency?