Anyone struggling to sleep? I’m on A.C. chemo, 2 out of 4 so far and then have Taxol for 4 sessions. The insomnia is driving me mad. Really gutted as I have a 5 month old who is sleeping better than me at the minute! Any advice? Xxx
Hi
Is it all the time or does it vary during the cycle? The steroids at the start definitely affect sleeping patterns.
Do you have any appointments coming up with the oncologist? I’m sure they would help.
I’m sorry I can’t help but hopefully some lovely ladies will come along soon xx
It’s worse with the steroids but seems to be pretty constant. I mentioned it to my oncologist but had such a list of other side effects that the sleep issue went on the back burner. Am trying sleep hypno videos on YouTube as I type. Fingers crossed! I’d love just an hours kip! Xxx
So after some googling hubby popped to the shop and got some Tescos own brand Nytol. And it did the trick! I managed a whopping 4 hour stretch of sleep last night! HURRAY! Xxx
I was told by BCN that I could take Kalms herbal night tablets if I needed them . Xx
My mate has bought me a puzzler magazine. She reckons that half hour trying to solve a cryptic crossword will be enough to get me nodding off! Cheeky mare! Luckily my mum has planted some lavender in my garden so I’m going to ram some of that in my pillow Anniej. Also going to try eat some carbs. ? Here’s to hoping for a few extra hours tonight! Thanks all for the advice! Xxx