Q I'm already seeing a neurologist for narcolepsy. How often do I need to come to the Korean medicine clinic? I'm in the Dongincheon area, so the distance is a concern.
A For the first 4-6 weeks we check progress every two weeks, and once things stabilize, monthly maintenance visits are typical. Because narcolepsy is a long-term condition, we set together an interval you can keep up with consistently without overdoing it.
Detailed Answer
In Oriental medicine treatment for narcolepsy, steady supplementation of spleen qi and heart qi matters more than a quick effect. Early on we check progress every two weeks by pulse diagnosis and adjust the prescription, and once symptoms stabilize we maintain monthly intervals. Coordinating so your schedule does not clash with your neurology appointments can reduce the round-trip burden.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
The visit interval is adjusted flexibly according to changes in symptoms and your medication pattern. We provide a one-month supply of the prescription, and if something unusual arises in between, we first check by phone or text before deciding whether a visit is needed, which reduces unnecessary trips.
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