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Re: can plmd cause low rem?

Posted by Laker on September 27, 2002 at 15:07:35:

In Reply to: can plmd cause low rem? posted by rae on September 26, 2002 at 20:28:29:

PLMD is Periodic Leg Movement Disorder. It is a twitching or jerking of the legs which awakens you briefly, like sleep apnea. It therefore interrupts sleep and prevents deep REM sleep.

I too have sleep apnea and PLMD. I am on CPAP therapy for the former and Mirapex for the latter. I started out at 0.25mg and was increased to 0.50mg after my second sleep test. The Mirapex is very effective.

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