My father, a PWP, feels he sleep too much. Anyone else?

[NMelody]

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I had that before my meds were changed.

PD makes it difficult to sleep so a poor night's sleep could also be to blame.

My stamina is not what is use to be.

Have him talk to his Dr. about the problem.

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Hi,

When you say , sleeps too much , how long does he sleep,? like some of the PD's on this site i dont sleep much , its 04.33 GMT and iv hade about 2hrs sleep, this is very common , i dont sleep through the day and very seldom feel tired during the day, its a funny old think this PD, we are all in it. yet all experiance different effects,

take care

Al

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He's lucky

[Jerebet]

Is he taking Mirapex or Requip? Both cause sleep episodes in some users.

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They did in me. I slept more than I was awake.

[Jerebet in reply to Hidden]

Hi Di, Requip had me falling asleep mid sentence. I would yawn up to fifty times an hour. I too slept more than I was awake.

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What is the right amount of sleep.... I guess it is what you feel comfortable with if you are rested, happy, getting stuff done... then its ok. I think people over think sleep. If it impacts on your life in a negative way then you need to do something to change that. Hope all goes well. Kindest C

[gracrn]

Maybe he is depressed, this is common among PD patients! GOD BLESS

[srarndt]

A lot of us are jealous! I know I am! LOL!

I too would recommend checking with your dad's doc on his meds. I too had the same problem with requip, and even with plain ol' sinemet when switched to that - but that fortunately was only temporary.

Best wishes!

Steve (Bisbee, AZ)

[Emily1957]

What does Dad think is too much sleep? If he used to get by on 6 hrs a night, but now needs 8 or 9 and a nap in the afternoon, we'll, welcome to PD, where we need help to sleep at night, and need help in order NOT to sleep during the day. There's a lot to be gained from good nutrition and exercise, but PWPs just need more sleep... Zzzzzzzzzzz