My mom sometimes sleepwalks and I haven't experienced any signs of it yet. Am I at risk for sleepwalking in the future? Also, is sleepwalking genetic?
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SomnoDiagnostics, Inc.
Answered on: 10/29/2013
Sleepwalking could be genetic. However, you should alert anyone you live with and/or your bed partner to be aware of this possibility. Items misplaced or moved upon awakening are one of the signs that could alert you of nocturnal behavior.
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J. Douglas Hudson, MD, DABSM
Answered on: 10/3/2013
Sleepwalking does often run in families and, therefore, is presumably genetic in some cases. However, I know of no genetic studies of gene testing which can be used to identify your risk.