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I'm 59 years old. i have been body-rocking since birth. i've never outgrown rhythmic movement disorder. i'm so embarrassed of this condition that i haven't had a relationship in 21 years. a sleep study did nothing. meds don't help. what can i do?

Q: i'm 59 years old. i have been body-rocking since birth. i've never outgrown rhythmic movement disorder. i'm so embarrassed of this condition that i haven't had a relationship in 21 years. a sleep study did nothing. meds don't help. what can i do?

: Because this disorder is very rare in adults, it should be treated directly by a Neurologist or sleep specialist associated with a large teaching hospital. There may be trials of specific new therapies that may be helpful.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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Because this disorder is very rare in adults, it should be treated directly by a Neurologist or sleep specialist associated with a large teaching hospital. There may be trials of specific new therapies that may be helpful.

Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

I'm 59 years old. i have been body-rocking since birth. i've never outgrown rhythmic movement disorder. i'm so embarrassed of this condition that i haven't had a relationship in 21 years. a sleep study did nothing. meds don't help. what can i do?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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