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Sleep disorders in Parkinson’s commonly include insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), and sleep apnea (both obstructive and central). RLS is an uncomfortable, often nighttime urge to move the legs with tingling sensations; RBD involves talking, yelling, or physically thrashing as patients enact dreams and can risk injury to the patient or bed partner. Insomnia in Parkinson’s can be trouble falling or staying asleep or early awakening, often worsened by nighttime bathroom needs, muscle rigidity, or medication side effects. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by intermittent throat collapse blocking airflow, while central sleep apnea reflects the brain failing to send proper breathing signals. Poor sleep worsens Parkinson’s symptoms (tremor, cognition) and mood (depression, anxiety), creating a challenging cycle that harms overall quality of life.

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