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Gtngbtr58 @aol.com
Gtngbtr58 @aol.com CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

One week post surgery for full neph-thank g-d recovery has been great-no pain,appetite, getting round, but I can't sleep. No fatigue and if I fall asleep I toss and turn.  Even oxycodon didn't put me to sleep-anyone been there any suggestions-thanks in advance

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  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #2
    Yes! I am 4 weeks post op and

    Yes! I am 4 weeks post op and sleep horribly! I wake up in the middle of the night then cannot go back to sleep. I tried melatonin last night and it actually worked.

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  • Gtngbtr58 @aol.com
    Gtngbtr58 @aol.com CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
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    Thanks maybe I'll give iy a

    Thanks maybe I'll give iy a try-I NEVER feel tired or fatigued just can't figure it out 

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  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb CSN Member Posts: 112
    #4
    That, too, shall pass.  My

    That, too, shall pass.  My husband had insomnia after his nephrectomy for about 4 to 6 weeks.  He never had insomnia prior to this.  As soon as he went back to work, and his normal routine, he was able to sleep again.  You just have to ride it out!  LOL!

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  • Gtngbtr58 @aol.com
    Gtngbtr58 @aol.com CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
    #5
    Thank you

    Thanks its good to know there is an end to this horrible insomnia-:)

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  • SarahD1983
    SarahD1983 CSN Member Posts: 8
    #6
    Me too!

    My dr prescribed trazadone for my insomnia.  I am 4 weeks post op.  I take a half and sleep like a baby.  Hope you get some rest soon :)

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  • Gtngbtr58 @aol.com
    Gtngbtr58 @aol.com CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
    edited December 2017 #7
    Thanks

    So do I-I was told melatonin might work too-how long will you stay on trazadone?

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  • SarahD1983
    SarahD1983 CSN Member Posts: 8
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    Gtngbtr58 @aol.com said:

    Thanks

    So do I-I was told melatonin might work too-how long will you stay on trazadone?

    As needed

    My Dr. gave me a prescription to take as needed.  I tried melatonin and it did not work for me.  I'm hoping once i get used to my new normal I will be able to fall asleep on my own again.  I just seem to feel the most anxious at night.

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  • ImNotDeadYet
    ImNotDeadYet CSN Member Posts: 244
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    If you live in a state where it's legal...

    ...I'd recommend checking into Cannabis oil. There are two types: CBD oil and THC oil. THC will be stronger as it is psychoactive. CBD will have less to none of that effect, but should still relax you and help you sleep. I believe CBD oil may be available in all 50o states. I know THC oil is not. There are other things to consider with this too. Let me know if you want to pursue this option, and I can tell you more. Good luck!

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