Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7. 

“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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

This discussion thread is for members who:

  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

  • No, stay here Peggy. You're still in the right place so don't go away xx

  • I will 

    thank you I feel blessed you answered me 

    you sound so kind 

    I need a friend I’m exausted

    and some people don’t understand x

  • Morning both. Jon was given  TXA Transecamic Acid (not sure thats how its spelt) but it wasn't for pain Gill it was to help control his bleeding.

    His pain relief was MST, Oramorph and Paracetamol. 

    Hiya Peggy. So sorry to hear about your situation hon, there's nothing worse than pain and it always seems much worse at night when you're so tired and unable to sleep Sleeping

    You will usually find some kind soul on here who will happily chat. Blush Xxx

  • No worries my lovely. We'll try and get you sorted, but I've no experience of zolondronic acid, so I've asked a friend, Debs, who has. But I really think you should get an emergency appointment with your doctor, or another visit to A&E as you can't carry on like this sweetheart xxx

  • Morning debs 

    im so exausted  no sleep and acid reflux and pain is a bad combo 

    i just hate being a pest to anyone 

    so delighted i found this group 

    and learning to navigate it 

  • Thanks so much Debs but I obviously got the med mixed up xxx

  • Ah you're not bring a pest my love. I can relate to acid reflux, in fact I'm off to the hospital on Thu to have a tube inserted ... sigh.

    How long have you been on the acid injections ? Xx

  • I've watched most of them starting many years ago but no I haven't seen the spin off, is it on catch up?

    H

  • Sorry to hear you were kept in, fingers crossed you make you appointment later and escape back to the Scilly Isles.

    H

  • Had first one in August 

    but certainly no more ever again 

    should not be given to anyone 

    I feel .

    it was not oncology who prescribed it 

    it was remuthology wrong spelling in know 

    but I Fanny got the energy to check for correct spelling.

    Thank you both for helping me.  Xx