Having a little moan

I had similar issue and asked for check for diabetes- I was also thirsty and weeing a lot.  GP scoffed as not overweight but my blood sugar was sky high.  

Hi Carol

Thanks for the reply. I’ve had blood tests and everything is okay. I’m beginning to think it’s mood related. Depression causes fatigue and I wonder whether having cancer in the pandemic has added to this. The emotional effects of the cancer didn’t really hit me until about 3 months ago. Sleep has been a problem too and I’ve been prescribed tablets which cause weight gain. I’m just having a little moan. I’m sure things will improve. 
How are you coping with the diagnosis of diabetes? It must have been quite a shock.

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Happy to put my hand up here. Still having wobble days. Feel anxious. Finished rads 2 months ago. Armpit, back of armpit and back of arm swollen and have cording. Movement not restricted but doing my exercises and have had 3 physio sessions for her to check and manipulate armpit. Enthusiasm and motivation for work non existent. Sleep crap so constantly tired. Wished they had told me more about the side effects post rads so could have been prepared. Very tired of feeling old before my time and want to feel better x

Hi 

Isn’t anxiety a real pain in the bum! I saw a doctor last December and was told that anxiety can go on long after the cancer like an echo it will eventually disappear. I found that to be true but anything stressful brings it back. It’s interesting that after my mastectomy the blurb said you’d need 8 weeks to recover. Perhaps physically but the mental recovery goes on for ever. At least it seems that way. 
Lack of motivation can be a real problem for me. Small goals help and being kind to myself. 
I’ll be on hormone treatment for 10 years which seems lucky compared to others who have chemo. Nevertheless my body size has blown up and my body fat seems to be redistributing itself around my middle.  I’ve put on half a stone simply due to the change in metabolism. It’s really hard to feel positive when your clothes don’t fit and you feel far from attractive. As you say, it’s like being old before your time. I refuse to give in. It’s good to have a wee moan from time to time. At least we’re can share our angst. 
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Thanks for the reply. Yes good to have a moan as its not good to keep things bottled up. I have a supportive partner but it is hard to explain how I feel. I'm on tamoxifen for 5 years. Didnt have chemo. Have a read of my profile to save me typing! My weight is ok at the moment, trying to eat healthier and clothes ok but as we are coming into winter that may change. I don't seem to get too many hot flushes, I feel cold most of the time instead. Yes dont give in and I won't either. All I can say is I and we are here. Taking each day as it comes and one day at a time x