Alan Alda Shares Odd Clue That Came Before Parkinson’s Diagnosis
The actor said acting out dreams led him to seek testing after experts linked the sleep disorder to early Parkinson’s signs.
- In a recent CBS Mornings interview, The MASH star Alan Alda revealed he experienced a sleep disorder before his 2015 Parkinson diagnosis, describing it as a "not that well-known" symptom.
- Medical experts identify RBD as an early warning sign for Parkinson, occurring when normal muscle paralysis during REM sleep fails, causing people to physically act out dreams.
- Recalling an incident, Alda threw a pillow at Arlene while dreaming he was under attack, revealing he had "no twitch, no tremor, no problems with voice."
- The 90-year-old actor requested testing in 2015, leading to his diagnosis; he disclosed the condition in 2018 and has since used humor to manage everyday life with Parkinson.
- Medical experts clarify that while RBD often serves as an early indicator of neurological issues, having the sleep disorder does not automatically equate to having Parkinson.
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Alan Alda Shares Odd Clue That Came Before Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Alan Alda has said that a sleep disorder surfaced even before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The MASH* star said that he began acting out his dreams — a symptom that pointed to a neurological disorder. Alan Alda recalls acting out his dreams before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease Speaking with CBS News’ Sunday […]
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