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My father(64) speaks during sleep. it started 2 years ago. now he is some times acts his dreams waving his arm or cick. no history of chronic dis. or cva.?
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REM sleep: Sounds like rem sleep disorder, a condition which may be commonly be associated with other diseases, for instance parkinsons disease. A sleep study (polysomnogram) is certainly indicated. This should be accompanied by a neurologic exam.
Answered 3/12/2014
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