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A 38-year-old female asked:

My boyfriend has very agitated nights, kicking and talking every nights. he had it all his life and is in his mid thirties. is it rem sleep disorder?

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Dr. Nestor Del rosario
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Addiction Medicine 36 years experience
Best to get exam: He may have restless leg syndrome and he probably needs to see a doctor or a neurologist to be examined well. People with RLS don't feel they get good night sleep.
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