Awake and up all night

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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Soc 2 months ago in reply to RayMK

Lol Ray. There are always alot of pigeons hovering around aldi near where I live. Glad you put your savoury eggs to good use. I think they know where the food is.xxx

Soc 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Evening Gill. I remember looking forward to that sarnie. Just bought it from Greg's. I was on deansgate.good to hear from you sweetie.xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Soc

Thanks sweetheart, and it's always good to hear from you too.

Unfortunately I've just had a message from our little group that one of our dear friends is in hospital and not doing great. His bloods and temperature aren't stable and he's he's had bone biopsies that have floored him. Ray knows him as Eddie.

I'll sign off now but hopefully will be back later, my lovely. Big hugs and love xxx

Soc 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Oh Gill so sorry to hear about your dear friend. I will message Ray to see if he is all right. Speak later sweetie.xxx

Soc 2 months ago in reply to RayMK

Evening Ray. Gill has just told me one of your dear friends Eddie is not doing good in hospital at the moment. I am always here and everyone on this site are all here for you. Send him our best wishes if you hear from him. Take care sweetie love and hugs.xxx

Daisy53 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Sorry to hear about your friend Gill. Hopefully he'll recover soon. Sending love and hugs. xxx

Daisy53 2 months ago in reply to RayMK

Hi Ray

Just heard from Gill that a friend of yours is in hospital. Hope he recovers soon. xxx

Gill H 2 months ago in reply to Daisy53

Girls, thanks so much for your messages I don't think Ray knows him really well but does remember him from the bladder forum and here, where Eddie used to post a lot.

Still it's always upsetting to hear of any member who's going through it and I'll certainly let you know how he is, and especially for those who have interacted with him on the prostate group.

Thanks again you lovely people xxx

Sbird 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill H said:
Unfortunately I've just had a message from our little group that one of our dear friends is in hospital and not doing great. His bloods and temperature aren't stable and he's he's had bone biopsies that have floored him. Ray knows him as Eddie.

Give him my best wishes

RayMK 2 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. I'm not very familiar with the 'friends' aspects/options of this site. Eddie is not on my friends list nor has he requested to be on mine. Your summary is accurate. I simply felt close to his radiant on-line personality which included travel, hobbies and a genuine interest in the well being of others on the forums in which he posts. Eddie's own fights with illness have been numerous but his courageous spirit together with excellent medical teams have always enabled a positive outcome despite the odds. Here's hoping that he has stacks left in the tank to pull through this time as well. Love and hugs parcelled if you would be kind enough to pass them on at an appropriate moment. Ray xxx

Incidentally, Jane (Winkers60) has also had to call for medical assistance today. She is currently undergoing checks in A&E. Many of us in the Bladder group have sent our good wishes.