Sleeping problems following hysterectomy

[Wiganw]

Has anyone else suffered disrupted sleep following hystorectomy. I have overian cancer and had op end of jan and have had chemo following op. since op I wake 3 to4times a night leading to tiredness was previously good sleeper

Wondered if anyone has same Experiance

[wendydee]

It does get better, but I still wake up a couple of times a night. Try typing in 'insomnia' or 'sleeplessness' in the search box at the top right of the page, there are a few hints in previous threads. All the best

Love Wendy xx

[Hidden]

I found that my sleep was not helped by the menopause that I was jettissoned into by my surgery, and exacerbated by chemotherapy. So, things like the 'ladycare' magnet helped greatly with helping me to get to sleep, and -as Wendy says- it does get better, and you adapt. I also found taking a herbal tablet like 'calms' helped - more psychologically than actually I expect, but that's fine with me!

Best wishes,

Isadora.

[Wiganw in reply to Hidden]

Hi

Thanks for that. I have tried herbal tablets. Will try lady are bracelet. I had not worried about it before but now thinking about returning to work and have an hour drive which may be difficult if tired

Thanks again

Sharon

[suzannehadenough]

Hi. Wiganw (does that nean your from wigan)... I had hysterectomy last august and i have not slept the night through since i wake at least 3 times a night. Which when your working is hard work. Im exhausted all the time.. Im told it gets better but im still waiting.. I hope you get some restbite soon..

Love suzanne.. Xxx

[Wiganw in reply to suzannehadenough]

Thanks for that not just me. I noticed on your profile you gave had a scan following your chemo. I have had overian full debulking done in jan and now finished six courses of carboplatin at begin of July. I go back for first review on Monday but have been told I will not be having scan just ca125 blood test. Apparently research says scan does not improve survival rate. But must admit don't understand thanks for help glad to here its going well always encouraging

[Wiganw in reply to suzannehadenough]

Forgot to say not from Wigan but a warriors fan

[charlie12]

I had my operation in January 2010 and the sleeping really has improved over time since then, honestly. I have found CBT (which I used for chronic pain ) really helpful for this. There is a free course on the internet called "Living life to the full" which I enjoyed doing. Many people find low dose HRT helpful too , as insomnia is a symptom of the meopause, but taking this if you have had OVCA is controversial.

Charlie xx

[Wiganw in reply to charlie12]

Hi

What is cbt sorry not heard of. Yes trying to avoid hrt perticularly as don't suffer to many other symptoms hot flushes in day are not too bad and only seem to get about two or three a day

Thanks

Sharon

[charlie12 in reply to Wiganw]

Hi Sharon

Sorry for the jargon, this is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Basically it involves doing lots and lots more physical stuff, doing more of the things you enjoy and having lots of "pleasureable activities"...legal that is !! HRT short term in low dose might just help to get you back into a sleeping pattern.

Charlie xxx

[Erixka]

I suffer from the same thing! I had my surgery July 26, 2012. Stage 3 ovarian cancer. I haven't been able to sleep well ever since. I think it's a combination between anxiety and hormone imbalance. Women who go through surgical menopause have sme unpleasant symptoms. My doctor put me on an estrogen patch yet I still suffer from the sleepless nights and sometimes resort to popping a sleeping pill

Gentle hugs!!!

Xoxo,

Erika

[Wiganw in reply to Erixka]

Hi thanks for that

The sleeping pill was going to be my next try as tried natural remedies and smelly things. I hoped that my get my body out of the routine it has got in to

Thanks for advice

Lol

Sharon

[blue100]

I also have disrupted sleep following chemo/hysterectomy and now never "sleep through" the night like I use to. It's not a major problem as luckily I can get back to sleep easily enough. I haven't resorted to HRT etc incase my type of cancer was hormone driven.

Happy Sleeping.

Sue

[Jan76]

Hi there ....

If I cannot sleep which happens sometimes I use Lavendar oil on my temples and head but you have to like it of course .

I still get very hot at night at times not always so its a very low tog quilt 4.5 that we have our our bed ...

It will get better xxx

Love Jan xx

[Wiganw]

Thanks to everyone for your help seeing surgeon and oncol on Monday so will be more confident to talk about issues knowing its not just me

[Hidden]

YES. No sleep issues prior to hysterectomy in 2005.....I lost 15 pounds and lost my sleep......Never took hormones.....As of today I take 1/4 of an ambien/ 3mg of melotonin and calc/mag and zinc to put me down for at least 4/5 hours, if I am lucky...... I am 67.. and very active /minor health issues.....I miss my sleep....