Insomnia. Shortness of breath at night

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  • July 21, 2012 at 3:47 am #63082
    pak001
    Spectator

    Thanks everyone for your input. After blood work was done, her h/h was low and needed more blood transfusions. It seems this Gemzar is really taking a toll on her blood count.

    July 18, 2012 at 10:12 pm #63081
    marions
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    pak…I have learned that sleeplessness and shortness of breath both, can be side effects of Gemzar. I am glad that you had an appointment with the physician today.
    Please, keep us posted.
    Hugs,
    Marion

    July 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm #63080
    lisacraine
    Spectator

    Sometimes I am short of breath at night and I think it is anxiety because the Ativan helps.
    Lisa

    July 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm #63079
    lainy
    Spectator

    Excellent that you hve an appointment today, ask the ONC and I am sure he can give her something for sleeping. Not sure wht the shortness of breath is about but hopefully he can help.

    July 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm #7120
    pak001
    Spectator

    My mom is currently receiving full dose of Gemzar. Has completed radiation/chemotherapy (half dose of Gemzar). Now only receiving Gemzar weekly for 3 weeks, then off one week.
    Lately, she has been having trouble sleeping at night and in addition complaining of shortness of breath at night only.
    Anyone else experience this? we have an appointment with the oncologist today.

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