#147 - Idiopathic Hypersomnia: All I Wanna Do Is Wake Up In The Morning

We have talked extensively about Type 1 and Type 2 narcolepsy on the podcast, but what about its mysterious cousin idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? What is IH and why is it so hard to diagnose? What is its relationship with narcolepsy, and how do we treat it? In this episode we will:Define idiopathic hypersomniaLook at its incidence rate next to narcolepsyList the key characteristics that differentiate it from narcolepsyLearn the factors that make it difficult to diagnoseHighlight the first FDA-approved treatment for the disorderProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!