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Overcoming Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis: A Case Report of Integrative Management With Yoga, Meditation, and Vitamin D3 Supplementation.

Dattaprasad Sawant, Neha Kamble

Cureus December 30, 2024 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76626 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Case study Case report Peer reviewed
Sample size 1
Population A 30-year-old female with recurrent isolated sleep paralysis, nightmares, osteoporosis, drug-resistant tuberculosis, depression, and workplace stress
Interventions Yoga Meditation Chanting Vitamin D3 supplementation
Topics Meditation
Keywords Yoga therapy Vitamin-d deficiency Sleep-wake disorder Sleep-paralysis
Key findings A holistic management plan incorporating yoga, meditation, chanting, and vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with sustained remission of sleep paralysis and improved overall health in a 30-year-old woman. Her bone density T-score improved from below -2.5 (February 2019) to -2.1 (February 2021), and vitamin D3 rose from 17 nmol/L to 87 nmol/L (February 2020). The authors emphasize the importance of addressing psychological, lifestyle, and nutritional factors in such cases.

Abstract

Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis (RISP) is a rare but distressing condition characterized by episodes of temporary immobility during transitions between wakefulness and sleep. This report describes a 30-year-old female presenting frequently with nightmares, sleep paralysis, and associated stress, successfully managed with a holistic approach incorporating yoga, meditation, chanting, and vitamin D3 supplementation. The patient's significant history of osteoporosis (in February 2019, bone density T-score <-2.5; vitamin D3: 17 nmol/L), drug-resistant tuberculosis, depression, and workplace stress compounded her symptoms. After managing her with a holistic management plan, she achieved sustained remission of sleep paralysis and improved overall health with increased bone density (bone density T-score in February 2021: -2.1; vitamin D3 in February 2020: 87 nmol/L), emphasizing the importance of addressing psychological, lifestyle, and nutritional factors in such cases.

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