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Thanks so very much for this response. My husband has the REM sleep loss of smell and this. He also is anemic. Someone posted about anemia being one of their symptoms. He is not interested in getting an exam yet, but I’m trying to learn all I can for his benefit. He is 66.

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@tngirl103 I understand your husband's reluctance to seek medical help at this time - denial is a major factor for all of us. However, it is often a challenge to find a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders (PD, MSA, etc.) - so the earlier you start your search the better your chance is of being seen in a timely manner before some event prompts urgent assessment. REM sleep behavior alone has a 80-90 % chance of progressing to a neurodegenerative disease. Good luck and you are not alone.