Hi Roy
Sleep problems are unfortunately par for the course with PD. I certainly recognise the issue about staying asleep. A few thoughts (as I write at 5 in the morning having got to sleep at 2am …)
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It’s got a little better for me: in the early days I was very sleep deprived but 5 years later I’m only mildly sleep deprived.
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A bit of melatonin can help for some but I would suggest not using it long term.
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I take power naps during the day and find this makes a world of difference. In other words, I accept the insomnia but work round it.
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No harm at all in talking to the PD nurse about it. They will probably be more useful than the GP.
Good luck!
JF