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.

Stevecam 5 months ago in reply to Odette1fa42a0

Odette I had another Colonoscopy last month. They've changed the solutions again. This one, for me wasn't as bad as the 'Movieprep'. I didn't have to drink as much with it. It was supposed to work quicker... Ha! It was about 3:00 by the time I could risk going to bed.

Steve (SteveCam)

Sbird 5 months ago

Morning all

I was sick as a pig last night, missing the end of Strictly! I went to bed and woke up feeling fine this morning, I think I'll have a duvet day.

eddiel 5 months ago in reply to Stevecam

Hi Steve, 3am isn't good, but a a small price to pay, not to have to drink the old prep.

Eddie xx

JonS 5 months ago in reply to winkers60

I definitely will as they've been happening on and off for about a year now.

I had an infection a week ago. My oncologist thought it was Shingles but it spread from my wait to my leg. I'm ok now though.9 antibiotics a day for a week. Lovely!!!!

Thankyou for your advice I'll be ringing the drs first thing Monday xx.

winkers60 5 months ago in reply to JonS

I hope you get some answers and help with them.Love Jane xx

JonS 5 months ago in reply to winkers60

Thankyou ever so much I'm sure I will. Thankyou again xx

Jannb7d8aa 5 months ago in reply to chellesimo

thank you for the "heads up" didn't realise the" behind scenes" was part of this Forum

Sorry to here you have neuropathy - my knowledge about this as you know was limited

Just a big thank you for taking time to reply

Really hope things get better for you xx

Sbird 5 months ago

Morning all

I've got a diabetic foot check this morning and as I'm still having some neuropathy in my toes I will have to explain that I may not feel the tiny hair-like probe.

Hopefully as it's been quiet overnight you've all had a good night's sleep.

Gill H 5 months ago in reply to Sbird

Morning Helen, and fingers crossed for a smooth appointment

I've had a good sleep thanks, and it could be down to a Silentnight copper pillow I bought at Tesco's for half price...or it could be that I'd convinced myself it would work! xxx

Sbird 5 months ago in reply to Gill H

Gill H said:
I've had a good sleep thanks, and it could be down to a Silentnight copper pillow I bought at Tesco's for half price...or it could be that I'd convinced myself it would work! xxx

A copper pillow sounds interesting.