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SomnusNooze topics: Surgery and hospitalization if you have a hypersomnia
In Case You Missed It! – November 2022
If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media this month, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” Two ways you can support the Hypersomnia Foundation this holiday season... read >
Make an Emergency Anesthesia/Hospitalization Plan Now!
Do you have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) or a related sleep disorder or do you treat patients with hypersomnias? If so, then it’s very important to prepare in advance for anesthesia, hospitalization, and emergencies. People who have IH may face a unique... read >
In Case You Missed It! – February 2019
Happy February! This month is full of celebrations – the Lunar New Year (it’s the Year of the Pig), Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, and the sweetest day of all – Valentine’s Day! But since February is also the shortest month, that means... read >
Introducing Our New Anesthesia Guide for People with IH!
The Hypersomnia Foundation is pleased to announce that we have created a new Anesthesia Guide, expressly designed for people with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). This document, entitled “Anesthesia and IH: A Patient Guide,” is free for download from... read >
Introducing Our New Medical Alert Card for IH Patients!
The Hypersomnia Foundation is pleased to announce that we have created a Medical Alert Card, designed expressly for people with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). The card is FREE and can be downloaded from our website HERE. Our Medical Alert Card is... read >
Need Surgery, But Have IH?
We’ve summarized a journal article that addresses some anesthesia considerations for patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. If you need to have surgery of any kind, you may want to share this information with your healthcare providers. Summary of:... read >
A Soothing Balm: Healing a Painful Experience
NOTE: this is part 3 of a 3 part series. For Part 1, click HERE. For Part 2, click HERE. I want to add a postscript to my Personal Journey story that appeared in the July 2017 edition of the HF’s SomnusNooze. It relates to the traumatic experiences I... read >
A Letter to My Health Care System About Hypersomnia
BY: Karen Berger – MN-USA NOTE: this is part 2 of a 3 part series. For Part 1, click HERE. For Part 3, click HERE. I have had idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) since I was 15 and was finally diagnosed 11 years ago. Since then I have been doing well on... read >
Share Your Journey | Hospital, Surgery, and Hypersomnia
MY PERSONAL JOURNEY: Hospital, Surgery, and Hypersomnia I want to share my story because a recent experience has had a profound impact on me. I am still processing it, and I think it is something anyone with hypersomnia needs to think about. I never... read >