My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

Posted by pamela51 @pamela51, Dec 21, 2019

Little is know about this disease, but it has a major effect on a family. My husband was diagnosed 10 years ago. Is anyone else dealing with this?

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looplu79 | @looplu79 | Oct 31 11:29am

In reply to @beverlysnyder58 "My husband has been showing significant signs of REM behavioral sleep disorder. It started about 8..." + (show)

I was diagnosed a year ago
I was not violent but would jump from the bed often hitting my head or face
My specialist prescribed
Melatonin between 1-10 mg
I found 5 mg effective
Only take minimal dose
There is another drug used but can’t recall it just now

buddabu | @buddabu | Nov 2 2:11pm

My husband was diagnosed with it about 7 yrs ago by a sleep specialist in AZ. He advised Melatonin and gradually titrated up until he stabilized at 6mg. He is now on mertazaphine to stimulate his appetite. He has been able to get off the melatonin.