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Trouble Sleeping After Stem Cell Transplant

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Oceanside, CA

Has anyone else had problems sleeping after coming home from hospital after SCT? How did you treat this?

February 14, 2021
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes!! Walking a lot, yoga and Ambien on Dex days

February 14, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Wendym, There are lots of things that can alter your sleep habits with Myeloma. Especially if you are on Dex. Have you tried Chamomile Tea, a hot bath and a sleeping pill such as Melatonin or Ambien before bedtime. Activity during the day, limiting naps, avoiding Caffeine can help.
I use to work nights for many years, sometimes even 20 years later I revert back to being awake at night and sleeping in the day. It is hard to change a circadian rhythm but the natural one for a human is to sleep at night so try to set a bedtime routine for yourself. Love, Marcia 🌸

February 14, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Trouble sleeping is a common short-term side effect after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Here are some details:

- Short-term side effects: Fatigue, headaches, fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, trouble sleeping, and skin rashes
- Recovery: It may take months to fully Show Full Answer

Trouble sleeping is a common short-term side effect after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Here are some details:

- Short-term side effects: Fatigue, headaches, fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, trouble sleeping, and skin rashes.
- Recovery: It may take months to fully recover after receiving a stem cell transplant.

If you experience trouble sleeping, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare team for appropriate management.

July 28, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Going for walks helped a lot, limiting screen time and food in the hour or so before going to bed would've probably been helpful now looking back

February 14, 2021
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thanks everyone...I was on Ativan in the hospital and slept OK. I stopped taking the Ativan when I got home because I was afraid I was becoming dependent on it. I am using 5 mg Melatonin time release and it seems to help. Been walking during the day too.

February 15, 2021

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