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You are a wonderful frined
You are a wonderful frined and sister-in-law, what a loving thing you are doing for her. She might need a different kind of sleeping pill, and she may be getting a steriod with her chemo which will interfer with her sleeping pattern.
Welcome to the family DeeBE, you and your family will be in my prayers
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steroidtjhay said:You are a wonderful frined
You are a wonderful frined and sister-in-law, what a loving thing you are doing for her. She might need a different kind of sleeping pill, and she may be getting a steriod with her chemo which will interfer with her sleeping pattern.
Welcome to the family DeeBE, you and your family will be in my prayers
tj
If she does take a steroid she may consider taking it in the morning. It can jazz you up. But if she gets ativan that can help0 -
Steroids will keep her up,carkris said:steroid
If she does take a steroid she may consider taking it in the morning. It can jazz you up. But if she gets ativan that can help
Steroids will keep her up, or, they usually do. Have her ask her oncologist for something else. There are lots of meds he can try with her. And, welcome!
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thanks to all for yoursusie09 said:Steroids will keep her up,
Steroids will keep her up, or, they usually do. Have her ask her oncologist for something else. There are lots of meds he can try with her. And, welcome!
♠♣ Susie ♠♣
thanks to all for your input. I am going to check with her to see exactly when she is taking her meds and then have her call her doctor again.0 -
i can't sleep neither
hi, i will get my 3rd chemo on Monday. I can't sleep neither. My doctor has given me 2 different sleeping pills but they only work for 2-3 hrs only. They work just like if i take tylenol pm. This is a side effect from the chemo/steroids. The only thing i know it will be over soon...hopefully i will get my sleep back... you're sister-in-law may not be ready yet to talk to us but she needs you and we will be waiting for her. This is a great place where you can read what other people have experience in there journey, you can write your concerns, fears, share good momments and not so good....all ladies are great...and best of all when you can't sleep you can come to the message board and read until you fall sleep.....big hugs to you and your sister-in-law....0 -
Hi DeeBe
I have ambien as well and it doesnt really help that much for me either. I also have an antianxiety med called xanax or alprazolam which is short acting but does settle me down. When I was having my worst times, I would take 0.5mg of xanax 1/2 tablet to settle me down, then about 2 hours later I would take the ambien. The xanax only works for about 4 to 5 hours, but then I might try another 1/2 tablet later. That helped a little.
Hang in there...tell her to come to the sight when she is ready because it really is very helpful.
Hugs
Linda T0 -
Bless Your Heart!
I was never even asked if I had trouble sleeping....my onco doc has NO clue, and I didn't know how I was supposed to feel, so I never had any sleeping pills or anything. Wish that I had. I continue to be amazed at the number of us who get anti anxiety pills prescribed, sleeping pills, creme to numb the port, pain pills for the Neulasta shots...my dr never helped me at all, it seems! So, I did the "normal"...warm baths with candles, classical music cd's, chamomile tea, and even when I wasn't asleep, I hoped that my body was relaxing. When my sweetie and I would venture out to the movies, as soon as the lights went down, I was out for the count! I slept much better during the day than at night...cat napped all the time.
I do know, as many posters have said, that steroids make most of us jittery, so your SIL may want to discuss that with her Dr.
Thanks again for being such a great caregiver and friend...you are a blessing!
Hugs,
Claudia0
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