10 Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Sleep Issues
In some patients with Parkinson’s disease, sleep issues are a feature that can be worsened due to medications. With sleep issues, patients often experience excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and disturbance in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. One of the issues patients face is known as REM behavior disorder where affected individuals act out their dreams causing injury to themselves or their bed partner.
REM behavior disorder may occur years before cognitive or motor disorders of Parkinson’s disease. If you notice that your loved one is thrashing around in bed or acting out their dreams when they are deeply asleep, it may be a symptom of Parkinson’s disease.
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