Week 5 Chemo - Anxiety and Insomnia

ferrisfive · April 2018

Hello,

I've been suffering from extreme anxiety and insomnia for the past 3 weeks. The doctor has been saying wait for another week etc. The first 4 cycles are completed. Today he said no medication is needed and that it's normal and should go away in few days despite asking him for medication. The only medication they gave me is panadol for pain and general health.

Is there anything I can do?

Debsmisto · April 2018

Hi ferris, so you've completed 4 rounds of chemo? Do you have more chemo and other treatment to complete still? Can you tolerate benadryl to help you sleep? Would you consider trying CBD oil? It's good for anxiety. Also if you're magnesium deficient that can increase anxiety, our son takes SlowMag for his anxiety it helps him a lot but do ask your MO if it's OK for you to take any of this.

Moderators · April 2018

Hi Ferrisfive,

Welcome to the community forums.

Sorry to read that you've been having these side effects from chemo. Although you're finished with the treatment, you may find the information and support in the threads below helpful in your recovery.

Chemo Support Group

Tips and Shopping List for getting through Chemo

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

ClareR · April 2018

Hi there, I'm in the UK, just had my first paxletaxel and suffering severe pain in bones and joints and neuropathic pain in feet. I have also been sleeping very badly. I am not sure if I can buy CBD oil in the UK but I would be interested to know how to use it for pain and insomnia and what sort of dosage. Thanks

Moderators · April 2018

ClareR, we are really sorry you are experiencing such side effects. You may find it helpful to read this forum discussion here on CBD oil: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/79/topics... You can also use the Search box in the blue navigation on the left and look for people in the UK and CBD.

You may also find some helpful suggestions here regarding joint pain: http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects...

Let us know if we can help.

Week 5 Chemo - Anxiety and Insomnia

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