Awake and up all night

Today I went to see my sister with the lung and spine cancer as she lives close by to M&D. She's got 4 more radiotherapy sessions then she'll see her oncologist about what happens next. She looked quite good and said her biggest problem is fatigue! We all know about that don't we? 

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Good afternoon Dogdays, and a warm welcome to the group.

You've just described my own oddball sleep pattern to a T and I'm neither a patient or on the spectrum, as far as I know with regards the latter. The only thing that differs is that 4am is the usual time I fall asleep, similarly with no prior drowsiness, just total and sudden shutdown. Weird.

Dogdays, when you said you lost your dog's for 12 months was that because you were going through treatment and couldn't have them with you, or for another reason? Quarantine maybe?

Anyway, good to have you onboard and a few of us chat into the early hours so please join in if you fancy posting rather than a game on your phone.

Sending hugs xxx

Aww so sorry to hear about Eddie hoping he gets well soon. I agree with you about the muller I should get some freebies considering the amount I get through.

Aw thanks hon. It's not really that good about Eddie as his mobility has taken a major dive and he's struggling with it. He has started to try and do some exercising which is more than OH does but I can't seem to motivate him. I'll get back on his case again tomorrow.

I've a good mind to write to Muller and tell them you've jacked up their sales with all your work on here. The least you deserve is a month's supply in your flavours of choice - and a fat cheque! We can only dream hon xxx

Thank you so much for your reply. I am undergoing chemo/immunotherapy and the risk from the dogs was because I live out in the country and ticks are a problem. My oncology consultant told me that if I was bitten by a tick and developed Lyme disease, they would not be able to save me. So it's a no brainer. I am coming to the end of that treatment but facing possible surgery and radiotherapy, so no point having them back for a few weeks then sending them away again, they would be confused and I would be upset.

I will definitely look in during the early hours, I have nobody else I can contact at that time and this group seems to be very helpful and positive.

Thank you, this group has already been a help.

You've done absolutely the right thing about your dogs Dogdays, as the risk to yourself is high should you get bitten by a tick. My brother has Lyme disease and suffered quite a bit over the years he's had it. His leg looks awful and has affected his mobility a lot. He's 79 and not in the greatest of health anyway.

Yes, definitely drop in if you can't sleep as there's usually someone about, and here's your night owl badge  to pin on your dressing gown, virtually, of course.

If your surgery goes ahead, wishing you the very best of luck with it xxx

Sorry to hear about your brother. That sounds hard to deal with.

Thank you for the night owl badge - I will wear it (virtually) with pride.

Thanks for the advice Brian 

That's the spirit  

We do tend to act daft here, but also do the more serious stuff and try to support those going through tough times.

Aw thank you for your words about my brother. I don't see him often as he lives a good 70 miles away and I don't drive. He does but isn't fit enough to drive far any more which is a shame.

DD, I just did something daft and accidentally logged myself out, but when I got back in I noticed a group dedicated to Neurodivergence and cancer. If you haven't done so already it might be worth your while to have a look and see what it's about.

Please stay with us too though, for general chat and silliness to while away the hours xxx