Hi Marilyn.I guess your best bet is to get a sleeping table from your Doctor if all else fails because with parkinson you need your sleep to function 😴 hope this helps
Therese Byrne ☘️ 🇮🇪
July 3
Sleep challenges are really common with Parkinson's, and the good news is there are both non-medication and medication options worth exploring with your doctor.
Non-medication approaches that members have found helpful include:
- Wearing silk or satin pajamas and using silk/satin sheets to make turning in bed easier
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Sleep challenges are really common with Parkinson's, and the good news is there are both non-medication and medication options worth exploring with your doctor.
Non-medication approaches that members have found helpful include:
- Wearing silk or satin pajamas and using silk/satin sheets to make turning in bed easier
- Using a weighted blanket to help with tremors
- Listening to relaxing audio, guided meditation, or mindfulness recordings
- Drinking tart cherry juice and eating walnuts before bed (both contain a small amount of natural melatonin)
- Herbal tea before bedtime
- CBD oil for relaxation (always check with your doctor first)
- Using a sleep mask and keeping phones out of the bedroom Good sleep hygiene habits can also make a big difference:
- Going to bed at the same time every night
- Avoiding screens before bed
- Skipping daytime naps (hard to resist, but worth it!)
- Avoiding caffeine in the evening
- Getting some sunlight and exercise during the day On the medication side, a neurologist may consider options like eszopiclone (Lunesta) for insomnia, or review the timing of Parkinson's medications, since adjusting when doses are taken can significantly improve nighttime sleep. One MyParkinsonsTeam member shared that cutting back doses and adjusting timing nearly eliminated nighttime hallucinations and disruptions.
It's worth noting that long-term use of sleep aids can lead to tolerance over time, so it's best to discuss the risks and benefits with your neurologist before starting anything new.
July 2
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