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My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

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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.

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@tngirl103
He does have the loss of smell. He says its because of lasting effects of Covid that he had in Feb. 2020. I have my doubts about that now. No constipation that I am aware of. I also do NOT want to sleep in another room. After all these years I can't imagine sleeping in a separate bed. I was in the spare bedroom with the tv on both times he's launched himself out of bed, I heard it and rushed in. He was ok, thank goodness!! Your mother is right, only the Lord knows His timing. Sometimes it's so, so hard to trust in His will. That is one of my biggest issues. I'm such a worrier. My brain just can't stop going, going, going. Thanks ADHD! Yay. So, he used to take melatonin because he has a hard time staying asleep. It didn't really help. Maybe a dr could recomend a different dose. I just wish he'd go, ya know? We are lucky that our pets don't sleep on our bed when we're in it. Now that we're empty nesters our cat gets his own room. Lol!