#65 - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Wild Night Is Calling

We have touched upon REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) in many episodes of the podcast, but it's never been the star. An individual acting out their dreams can be distressing, and understanding the disorder has many layers. In this episode we will:Describe the features of RBD and what it clinically looks likeList the characteristics of the disorder and how it fits into the parasomnia familyReview the incidence based upon ageDifferentiate primary (idiopathic) from secondary RBDTouch upon conditions that mimic RBD and why differentiating these is importantReview treatment optionsDiscuss the relationship between a diagnosis of idiopathic RBD and its predictive value related to neurodegenerative disordersOutline how clinicians should handle the sensitive nature of this condition when speaking to patientsProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!