This was relatively short-term (during and for a few weeks post-radiotherapy), but it disrupted my sleep pattern significantly. I often had to visit the toilet upwards of five times during the night. Medication for a month relieved the symptoms greatly. I avoid caffeine wherever possible.
I'm just waiting for my treatment to end before dealing with this.
Wait gain is a big issue. Hormone treatment alters body fat distribution and the steroids seem to have also given me a voracious appetite. I exercise daily to try and keep this under control, but it is very difficult to defeat. The accompanying lethargy makes it doubly difficult to keep up an exercise regime.
I was relatively young (55), very fit and active when diagnosed. The treatment makes me feel as if I've aged twenty years, I really struggle with strength and stamina and feel quite tired much of the time. I also struggle to focus mentally on complex tasks and this impacts my ability to work. All of this is quite frustrating, but I cope with it. Diet control and exercise are key. Hot flushes are persistent and extremely irritating. They wake me at night and cause general inconvenience during the day. I experience them several times a day/night. I take sage supplements, but it's difficult to say whether or not they alleviate the problem.
Yes
The treatment thus far has saved my life and the side-effects, although majorly inconvenient, are things I can deal with.
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