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Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep Disturbances
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Jun 22 2009
Q:Why is it when my dad is sleeping that he can move his arms and legs without any symptoms of PD? He has had PD for almost 20 years now, but he sometimes has vivid dreams, during whihc he will move his arms like he's directing the choir (he's a retired minister). (NO)Show Answer
May 05 2009
Q:My husband has had Parkinson's for seven years and is having increased difficulty sleeping. He sleeps only about 4 hours a night and becomes very anxious and frustrated. His doctor has prescribed anti-anxiety drugs for him, but they haven't helped. He has become so tired during the day and I worry that this sleep deprivation will wear him out. Is there a sleeping pill he could take that would be safe with his medications? Do you have any other suggestions? (CH)Show Answer
Dec 04 2008
Q:Is there any way to help treat sleep disorders? My husband is up 5 to 10 times a night. He acts like he is awake but he usually is making reference to a dream when he talks to me. He has had Parkinson's for 14 years and is recovering from back surgery he underwent 2 1/2 months ago. (JC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Do sleep patterns change in someone who is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I would like to know what relevance "acting out" during sleep has with either parkinsonism or medication taken for parkinsonism.Show Answer
Thank you,
(GL)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My neurologist has recommended Sinement CR to assist sleeping at night. My concern is the additional dosages of Sinement during the night will increase the total quantity taken in a 24 hour period. My understanding is we should minimize Sinement use because undesirable side effects will result later. Are there any options in addition to Sinement to aid a PD patient in getting a better night's sleep? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have Parkinson's disease and I am experiencing nightmares that are becoming more frequent and nastier. I’m told I tend to scream and even curse, which is something I don’t do. Could this be caused by my PD medications? (MG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Is there a connection between sleep apnea and/or severe Restless Leg Syndrome and Parkinson's disease?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father has had PD for 4 years. He has great difficulty staying awake at times and will fall asleep in seconds. I know the medication is probably the cause of this, but is there anything else that we can do to help him so this can be prevented? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 86-year-old mother-in-law has Parkinson's, and sometimes she goes limp and sleeps for a few minutes. She sleeps, but then can suddenly join the conversation. Do you think this is part of the disease or is it something else? (JB)Show Answer
