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Post a new topicby kuch on Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:07 pm

I was diagnosed with pd 8 yrs ago and am doing well (working full time, still play tennis,golf and
bowl) but have increasing sleep problems, esp falling asleep ok but waking up at 4-5am and cant
get back to sleep. My neurologist tells me to see a sleep specialist but the claimed specialist
really has no clue other then to prescribe ritalin and provigil to combat excessive daytime drowsiness.
Is there a Dr. or clinic that specializes in sleep disorders/parkinsons?
Any suggestions-I am on sinemet and mirapex.
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Re: insomnia

Post a new topicby rann on Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:09 am

am interested to know if you found a solution to your sleep problems.
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Re: insomnia

Post a new topicby kuchismo on Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:25 pm

No===Had "sleep study" but unless someone has sleep apnia there is no solution except to
go to bed earlier! also, am now taking short naps
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Re: insomnia

Post a new topicby bbarryb on Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:45 am

I've had PD for about 6 years that, alas, is getting worse. I'm treated at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore by a team of movement disorder specialists (see http://www.hopkinspdmd.org/). Since PD has so many facets, it seems to me a team approach, with neurologists, psychiatrists and other PD-related specialists, is the best option for treatment. Very few of your likely symptons to come will get better on their own. So, try the PD Foundation to locate a movement disorder clinics near you. Good luck.
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Re: insomnia

Post a new topicby kuchismo on Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:02 am

Latest situation was suddenly falling off to sleep during the day In fact happened while driving!
It is apparently a side effect of Mirapex! Am coming off it gradually,possibly
contributexs to the insomnia.
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Re: insomnia

Post a new topicby ireland on Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:15 am

i also have pd and sleep disorders. recently my internist gave me trazadone and it helps alot. I don't know if it is a long term solution and I only use it when I am haing trouble but thought I would put it out there. You mentioned you have had pd for 8 years. I only have had it for 2 and I am not even doing as well as you (working sports etc.) I have early onset and wonder do you have any suggestions for taking care of myself so I can do more?
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