Chemo- one down seven to go.
So let me know if you have had problems sleeping after a chemo treatment as I want to see if there is a way to change this. Also since I work 3rd shift I am switching to afternoon chemo so that I can get some shut eye prior to tx. This alone might be a solution.
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One Down!
Congrats on making it through your first treatment.
I take Ativan before my treatment so I sleep Ok. It also helps with nausea. You may want to consider taking one before or after.
About water, I find myself going through the same problem so what I do now is that I keep a huge glass of water next to me and drink it slowly. You can even drink it within the hr. - as long as you drink the recommended qty. It's very important to drink.
About the headache, oh my! I know it. For me is not a good one. The first two treatments went OK. The third I had a very bad headache that lasted like 45 mins. They recommend I take two Tylenol ahead of time, since it may help. But ask your Dr. first as they need to Ok it.
Good luck with all your treatments! Keep us posted.0 -
Sleeping...
Not being able to sleep was a problem for me....I was told by my onc it was due to the steroids...they can almost make one hyper....on my second infusion, the steroids gave me a sense of euphoria...it was so weird....as my husband and I were waiting for me to be called to the chemo room, he said he couldn't believe how utterly calm I seemed...and I WAS! It was a strange feeling..but I went with the flow! But sleep disturbances did plague me through out chemo...I am fortunate that when ever I needed to rest or nap, I was able to...and because of that I didn't want to add any more meds...
You might want to check with your onc and see what he suggests you could take, considering your schedule....I never experienced any headaches what so ever....
Wishing you the best as you continue your treatments!0 -
SleepMAJW said:Sleeping...
Not being able to sleep was a problem for me....I was told by my onc it was due to the steroids...they can almost make one hyper....on my second infusion, the steroids gave me a sense of euphoria...it was so weird....as my husband and I were waiting for me to be called to the chemo room, he said he couldn't believe how utterly calm I seemed...and I WAS! It was a strange feeling..but I went with the flow! But sleep disturbances did plague me through out chemo...I am fortunate that when ever I needed to rest or nap, I was able to...and because of that I didn't want to add any more meds...
You might want to check with your onc and see what he suggests you could take, considering your schedule....I never experienced any headaches what so ever....
Wishing you the best as you continue your treatments!
yes I mentioned this to the nurse about the sleeping when I went to get my Neulasta shot. She stated that it was steroids that they add to the antinausea meds. At least if I go in the afternoon for chemo I will have had a bit of sleep under my belt prior to getting the steroids in the antinausea medicaion.0 -
Congrats on getting thatLoveBabyJesus said:One Down!
Congrats on making it through your first treatment.
I take Ativan before my treatment so I sleep Ok. It also helps with nausea. You may want to consider taking one before or after.
About water, I find myself going through the same problem so what I do now is that I keep a huge glass of water next to me and drink it slowly. You can even drink it within the hr. - as long as you drink the recommended qty. It's very important to drink.
About the headache, oh my! I know it. For me is not a good one. The first two treatments went OK. The third I had a very bad headache that lasted like 45 mins. They recommend I take two Tylenol ahead of time, since it may help. But ask your Dr. first as they need to Ok it.
Good luck with all your treatments! Keep us posted.
Congrats on getting that first chemo done!0 -
Big congratulations! Soon,laughs_a_lot said:Sleep
yes I mentioned this to the nurse about the sleeping when I went to get my Neulasta shot. She stated that it was steroids that they add to the antinausea meds. At least if I go in the afternoon for chemo I will have had a bit of sleep under my belt prior to getting the steroids in the antinausea medicaion.
Big congratulations! Soon, we will be celebrating your being a chemo grad!
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Good for you--the first one can be so scaryRitzy said:Big congratulations! Soon,
Big congratulations! Soon, we will be celebrating your being a chemo grad!
Sue
because of the unknown. Like so many others, I too had sleep problems. The steroids were one of the culprits and I just felt like all those chemicals pumped in were also wreaking havoc with my body in general. I'm not a big pill taker, so I just went with the flow and slept when I could. I was lucky enough not to be working, so afternoon naps with my dog on the couch were the norm.
Good luck with the rest of your treatment--with your great attitude, you're going to do just fine.
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Just had my first chemomissrenee said:Good for you--the first one can be so scary
because of the unknown. Like so many others, I too had sleep problems. The steroids were one of the culprits and I just felt like all those chemicals pumped in were also wreaking havoc with my body in general. I'm not a big pill taker, so I just went with the flow and slept when I could. I was lucky enough not to be working, so afternoon naps with my dog on the couch were the norm.
Good luck with the rest of your treatment--with your great attitude, you're going to do just fine.
Hugs, Renee
Just had my first chemo yesterday myself and feel as you do!
Have had a slight headache that has decreased since yesterday. Took a "forced nap" in the afternoon yesterday but only slept 3 good hours last night. Did not know this could be a problem beforehand, and since I take the steroids today too I guess the sleep will have to wait. I think a certain side effect from my Taxotere is fluid retention, and thats why I get more steroid than just the one in the IV.
I hope you will be able to sleep better soon and that work will not be too tolling!
Take care
Eva0
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