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My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)
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@tngirl103
Our journey started the same. We went through some stuff that caused my husband to become VERY anxious and he wanted to sleep holding my hand. First his hand would start jerking a bit and then later he would grab and pull my hand so hard I thought he was going to break it. Once when I woke him up he said he was dreaming that someone was trying to take something from him. Eventually this also became thrashing, punching, kicking, yelling and swearing. He has even thrown himself out of bed! This is so unlike my sweet gentle husband of 31 years. It's crazy. I have to keep pillows between us to protect myself.
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@birdiejayne
Oh my! Strangely my husband’s behavior has lessened, but I don’t sleep well and I worry that our little dachshund that adores him and sleeps close to him may be injured. I’ve read of women who’ve opted to sleep in another bed. I think if that were my choice I’d insist on twin beds. I’d want to know if he hurt himself. If his behavior does escalate I want him to try melatonin or whatever a doctor would recommend. Many have commented that melatonin made a big difference. Beginning of September we saw a sleep NP (nurse practitioner) who said she advised a sleep study. We do live in a rural area, yet even despite my calling about it and him receiving a call, the study hasn’t been scheduled. I’m trusting that as my mama always said, “The Lord knows all about it.” For whatever reason the timing may not be right.
I’m curious-does your husband display loss of sense of smell or issues with constipation? Mine does. The latest studies show the combination of those three very likely indicates a serious prognosis.