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Can Either PD Or Taking Sinemet Interfere With The Amount Of REM You Get At Night?

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Birmingham, AL

I wear a Fitbit at night to track my sleeping, and it seems that I am getting way less REM than I used to.

November 26
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Kiki, I take Trazodone and Melatonin, and up to about three weeks ago, I got good solid sleep…

November 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take Trazodone and Melatonin also. I still wake up at 3 am and I go to bed about 930 pm.

November 27
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Jane, my husband takes a supplements every night to help with sleep.
Some things he does are pure tart cherry juice that raises your serotonin levels, chamomile tea or supplements, amino acids l-theonine or gaba, 5htp. ❤️

November 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Not really Jane. Put your headphones on and push repeat or better still make a playlist and you've got as much REM as you like ! 😂😂😂

November 29
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, Parkinson's disease (PD) can interfere with the amount of REM sleep you get at night. According to my knowledge base, REM sleep behavior disorder is common in people with PD, affecting more than 50% of participants in a study. This disorder causes individuals to physically act out their dreams and is associated with Show Full Answer

Yes, Parkinson's disease (PD) can interfere with the amount of REM sleep you get at night. According to my knowledge base, REM sleep behavior disorder is common in people with PD, affecting more than 50% of participants in a study. This disorder causes individuals to physically act out their dreams and is associated with severe cognitive decline in Parkinson’s.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the source: [Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease | MyParkinsonsTeam](https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/inso...).

November 26

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