Hello guys
I was diagnosed with breast cancer progesterone and ostregon + so i have cold turkey off my HRT , my menopuase clinic told me to stop taking it and prescribed venaflaxine 75mg
since the day I’ve taken it 12th December I have not slept more than between 1.30 / 3 hours per night my doctors prescribed phenergane and then melatonin.. I can sleep now unless I take any of theese and nightoyl ..
I have lavender baths lavender oil burning in bedroom camomile flower/tea at night …
what can I take to stop the sweats as the venaflxine has not taken it away properly.. someone said sage ! Then someone said I can’t take it ..
Im desperate! Any ideas please
Hi Cancerfree and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer)
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Breast Cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group click on this link > Breast cancer then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
When you are ready you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
