Hi
Just started by first dose of chemo yesterday FEC. I have been awake all night and never slept. Is this quite normal . I still do not feel tired and have only had 4 hrs sleep since arriving home at 5pm yesterday.
Dear jba,
Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will find a lot of support on here from fellow members. You might find it helps to look at the thread formed by people who began chemo in January. Here is the link:
forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Chemotherapy-monthly-threads/Jan-2014-New-Year-Newbies/td-p/800578
If you would like to join, just post on the thread and I’m sure fellow members will soon be along to welcome you.
You could also contact our Helpline for information and support. The opening hours are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Moderator
Hi jba,
Are you taking steroids, eg dexamethasone, for sickness? If so, it may be these that are stopping you from sleeping.
I had my FEC in the mornings and was advised to take the steroids straight after lunch, (not later than 2pm), otherwise I was very likely to be awake all night.
If you think this might be the reason, it is probably worth giving your chemo unit a quick ring to check at what time they would advised taking taking the meds.
Hope you are not feeling too bad otherwise, take care,
Catseye