Insomnia

Cherryblssm
Cherryblssm Member Posts: 19
in Breast Cancer #1

Ever since my first chemo treatment I've been having terrible insomnia. It's not that I'm not tired - I'm fatigued and exhausted - just can't sleep. 

Dr told me I can take Benadryl - doesn't work. I've tried over the counter sleep aid - but all I get is about 2 hours and then I'm wide awake again. I'm going to bring it up to my Dr again this coming Thursday. I can't function like this, I need to sleep so that I can make it in to work.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    #2
    no other from me

    I think most of us on here have trouble.   I do believe it is a SE of treatments.  Sleep is important for healing.  I had to have something to help me sleep.  Ask your general practioner if they will give you something.  Mine did.  

  • Cherryblssm
    Cherryblssm Member Posts: 19
    #3
    gp?

    I've only been seeing my oncology team for medications - is it common to go to a GP as well?

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    edited September 2017 #4
    Cherryblssm said:

    gp?

    I've only been seeing my oncology team for medications - is it common to go to a GP as well?

    yes

    Yes indeed.  I am older so I have other medical issues.  I still see my GP for them.  My onocologist sends my GP health reports on a regular basis and vice versa.  

  • HapB
    HapB Member Posts: 527
    #5
    Cherryblssm said:

    gp?

    I've only been seeing my oncology team for medications - is it common to go to a GP as well?

    Cherryblssm

    It is probably better to stick with your oncology team for meds for other issues. If they want you to see your GP, they can tell you. Unless you have a very good GP, who communicates with your oncology team, you will run into trouble. Talk to your MO first. 

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