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My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)
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My husband has been using a C-Pap machine for 7 years which he needs due to sleep apnea. We thought these sleeping fits were because of the amount of air he gets through the machine. We made several adjustments but he seems to be having the sleep fits anyway. Anyone have any ideas? He did start to take melatonin yesterday. We hope it helps.
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Hello
I have sleep apnea and RBD.
I recommend the dental device for him verses the cpap.
If I was still on my cpap it probably would have been damaged with all the movements I have with this disorder. Much more comfortable and free feeling. It will also protect his teeth if he is grinding down during an episode.
Kind regards
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Welcome @franny66, I see that you just joined Connect and are looking for information to help with your husband's sleeping. I'm not sure if you have read earlier posts in this discussion so I thought I would repeat some of the informational links on REM sleep behavior that have been shared.
-- Here is some Mayo Clinic information on RBD you may be interested in: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rem-sleep-behavior-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352920.
-- Medical News Today – What is REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)? — https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/247730.php
-- National Sleep Foundation – https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/rem-sleep-behavior-disorder
-- American Academy of Sleep Education – REM Sleep Behavior Disorder – Overview & Facts:
http://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders-by-category/parasomnias/rem-sleep-behavior-disorder/overview-facts
-- UpToDate – Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rapid-eye-movement-sleep-behavior-disorder.
You mentioned that your husband just started taking melatonin yesterday to see if it helps. Did the doctor mention give you any idea of how long it takes to help the condition once he starts taking melatonin?