Parkinson's Complications Questions

1. Is it normal to talk in your sleep while on Carbidopa?

   More than half of patients with Parkinson's disease will at some point have what we call "REM sleep behavior disorder" or RBD. This means that they act out or vocalize their dreams. Behaviors range from simple conversations to kicking, punching and even falling out of bed...
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2. Are my mother's sleep problems connected to her Parkinson's?

   Yes, this can be related to her Parkinson's disease, as patients with PD can have a number of sleep problems including acting out dreams at night, difficult with sleep maintenance (fall asleep okay but then only sleep for an hour or two), restless legs, and potentially a higher risk of sleep apnea...
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