About one in 2,000 people in the United States lives with narcolepsy. It's rare, but experts say it's probably underdiagnosed.
About one in 2,000 people in the United States lives with narcolepsy. It's rare, but experts say it's probably underdiagnosed.
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Julie Flygare graduated from Boston College Law School in 2009.
Julie Flygare graduated from Boston College Law School in 2009.
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Flygare taking a nap during a softball game. She takes at least one nap break during the day.
Flygare taking a nap during a softball game. She takes at least one nap break during the day.
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Flygare competed in the 2017 Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles March.
Flygare competed in the 2017 Griffith Park Trail Marathon in Los Angeles March.
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She took a Camelbak with water and medication in case she experienced cataplexy during the marathon.
She took a Camelbak with water and medication in case she experienced cataplexy during the marathon.
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Flygare celebrated after crossing the finish line. She completed the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in 5 hours and 48 minutes.
Flygare celebrated after crossing the finish line. She completed the Griffith Park Trail Marathon in 5 hours and 48 minutes.
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