Should I ask my doctor for a prescription? I can't sleep and I'm a nervous wreck! I have always had anxiety.
2007-09-20 13:18:40 · 5 answers · asked by Zennjenn 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
If you need this, your Dr will prescribe them.
Many cancer patients feel anxious, have sleep problems etc.
Some need medication, others use meditation, others just seem to cope.
I was automatically given a prescription for medication to help me sleep, it is still sitting in my 'memory box' of things from when I was ill, as I was lucky enough not to need it.
My oncologist looked at me strangely when I refused a repeat prescription - but then she found it unusual I refused the anti-nausea drugs as well!
2007-09-20 13:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a non smoker who has lung cancer and I was quite surprised when I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer 18 months ago - I had some sleepless nights so I have a prescription of Ambien to help me sleep when necessary and I also take Celexa for depression. Please don't wait - ask your doctor for a prescription it will make a big difference. I really think it is quite normal for us as cancer patients to take such medications - I know a lot of other lung cancer survivors I chat with also take anti depressant. ACOR.org is an excellent resource for cancer info just look up your particular cancer type and check out the listserve. I was given 12-18 months and I am on 18 months now and I don't think I am going anywhere soon at least not from lung cancer! Hang in there and keep fighting!
2007-09-20 16:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pamee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah. Discuss an anti depressant, and anti anxiety, a sleep aid, and your team of docs should have a psych. These are things you need. It will help you relax and allow your body to heal a lil better.
2007-09-20 13:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the health condition that you have I would think that your doctor would be more than willing to give you something for the anxiety. I take something occasionally and I am not sick but it takes the anxiety away. Talk to your doctor. I think he will be willing to give you something. Good luck....
2007-09-20 13:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by Fran 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would you have a lot to cope with, call the Dr. God Bless I sure hope you go into remission soon.
2007-09-20 13:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋