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My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

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@looplu79

Please tell me more why movement during REM stage is a serious issue ?
I had SD and used to jump out of bed sometimes falling
I take 5 mg Melatonin and it has stopped However I do talk aloud in my sleep and my husband says I have a tremor
This is usually in the morning after 5 or more hours sleep

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ralphy47 | @ralphy47 | Feb 13 9:16pm

If it's occurring during the REM stage, it can be caused by medications, stress, untreated sleep disorders, to name a few. It can also be caused by forms of dementia and other brain disorders. The only way to even determine if it is REM sleep disorder is by having a sleep study. Its more likely something less serious. The issue is our brain is designed to paralyze our bodies when we sleep so that we don't hurt ourselves while dreaming.

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