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A PwP's Account About REM Sleep and Parki... - Cure Parkinson's
A PwP's Account About REM Sleep and Parkinson's
This study suggests that a low dose of melatonin (2 mg/day) can not only reduce symptoms, but can also maintain that effect if taken for 6 months and no longer :
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Here is a relevant quote :
' When melatonin was discontinued after 6 months, symptoms remained stably improved (mean follow-up after discontinuation of 4.9 ± 2.5years; range: 0.6-9.2). When administered only 1-3 months, RBD symptoms gradually returned. Without any melatonin, RBD symptoms persisted and did not wear off over time. Clock-timed, low-dose, long-term melatonin treatment in patients with iRBD appears to be associated with the improvement of symptoms. The outlasting improvement over years questions a pure symptomatic effect. Clock-time dependency challenges existing prescription guidelines for melatonin. '
This to me suggests an actual reparative effect.
Art
Thanks for the reminder Art!
Unfortunately for me, my cat really wants me to stay up till 2 AM every night. I love my cat.
I will share this report with mt RBD friends.