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Hi, I felt like I was having a heart attack the week before the first chemo. I did get Ambien which I used before transfusions. It helped some. I took 2 and slept 4 hours.
It gets easier with each time. I don't take anything now. Things that would give me anxiety attacks before cancer, ie getting lost driving and flying, don't even show up on my radar now.
I can't say don't worry, but the transfusions themselves went fine for me. I bring DVD's. I can't focus enough to read, but can follow movies even with subtitles. You just feel unwell the days afterword, but not in a horrible way.
It's one day at a time. After the first day you'll be on your way to getting better. You should have someone go with you for a few times, so that you don't drive by the Dr.'s office and skip town. The rest of us have made it and you will too.
Good Luck, Bev
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