Sleep depravation/ sleep drop episodes

[Dave23]

I wondered if anyone with first stage Parkinsons as experienced sleep disorders or Night time issues I realise sleep problems are part of Parkinsons but i have been experiencing bizarre episodes from sleep walking in the early hrs and waking up standing up in another room. I have also been exoerincing what i can only call Drop sleep it only happens at night ususalyy when i have been deprived of sleep for a fe days I get so exausted that i litrally fall asleep standing up my body drops like i have fainted
(lost concuosness) but i wake up and stop myself hitting the floor but failed on a few occasssions. I can be working on my laptop and suddenly no warning sleep head dropped banged on table. I seemed to catch up with sleep in the day which probally doent help I am only taking Stalevo which looking at side effects can cause sudden sleep I would appreciate anyone/info if anne else exepeincing this bizzare behaviou

[Reah]

Hi @Dave23,

Sleeping problems can be common with some people affected by Parkinson’s. I know this has been spoken about on the forum frequently and I’ve listed a few threads on the forum below that you may find helpful:

Sleeping problems

I go through phases of sleeping well to sleeplessness. I have discovered that getting out of bed makes the situation worse for me. I awaken more and going back to sleep is nigh on impossible. I have tried sleeping tablets but they were not really helping and I felt very groggy. Herbal tablets help me as they seem to make the relaxation before bedtime easier.

Sleeping problems

Hi I am having problems sleeping I all ways have broken sleep I am up early for work and I always feel tired but when it comes to bed time I am not sleeping very well any one got any ideas which might help

Excessive sleeping

Hi Veronica,    Problems with sleep seem common,  empathise with you as your mum is missing  out on having some enjoyment in life.  Side effects of some meds make you sleepy ?  have a look at the leaflet in her meds boxes. Depression can also make you tired out and feel like going into hibernation check this with her g.p?  also parky is tiring in itself and every moment is potentially exhausting.  All sleep problems have a negative impact  on quality of life see if your medical team can help o…

Have you seen our website page on sleep and Parkinson’s? You can read more here: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/sleep-and-parkinsons

I’m sure you’ll hear from other members soon, however, I thought I’d chime in with some information in the meantime.

Best wishes,
Reah