Evening all,
It’s been 2 weeks since BCG #18, and I’m still not getting any sleep. Last night I was up every hour for a pee…I know it’s part of the treatment but boy it’s starting to get to me…I’ve avoided all the foods and drinks that I shouldn’t be having and still a bit uncomfortable.. that I can handle…
Any tips on getting some sleep…
today I’ve peed 22 times….
Nigel ….”yawnnnnnnnnnnn”
Hi Nigel,
So tiring for sure. Hard to function with so little sleep.
Sound's like you're already doing everything I can think to suggest, giving up certain drinks etc.
I've been there and it's horrible for sure.
Think it's the inflammation that is causing the urgency and hopefully it will ease up soon for you...
Trevor
oh Nigel, i am sorry to hear its bad like this . I really hope it passes off quickly , coz lack of sleep is really horrible. They used to use it as a form of torture i believe in the war. I wish there was a remedy I could advise , but I think Trevor has been through it all. I am thinking of you mate
Much love Angela x
Sorry to hear about your shoulder.
Best of luck for the 16th and your next batch of BCG.
My last BCG was over a year ago now, gosh time flies, but had a couple of biopsies since then and still had major inflammation in September 25 when the next batch was due so couldn't with the next cycle.
I think I've stopped with the BCGs now, it took over 9 month's for my bladder to recover.
I'm glad I made it to 18, but you never know I might start again depending on what my consultant has to say or if they find anything again.
Take care.
Trevor
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