I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at the age of 49, and I have been living with the symptoms of young onset Parkinson’s since my 30s. I am not at all satisfied with the amount of sleep I am getting. I average 4 hours of sleep at night and 30mins of sleep during the day. My sleep patterns have changed since having young onset Parkinson’s, and the factors impacting on my ability to sleep include cramping, difficulty turning over in bed, nightmares, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), frequent awakening, night-time urination, panic attacks and pain. None of the strategies listed have been useful or could be useful in improving my sleep patterns.

Share

Other articles

  • It’s hard work but I keep fighting

    I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at the age of 43, and I have been living with the symptoms of young onset Parkinson’s for 20 years.

  • Trialling red light therapy

    I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at the age of 53, and I have been living with the symptoms of young onset Parkinson’s for 4.5 years.

  • Trying melatonin

    I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s at the age of 51, and I have been living with the symptoms of young onset Parkinson’s for 7 years.