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Do you take afternoon Naps

I am still oxox — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:08:35 GMT

I find that some days I just can not get thru the day with out closing my eyes for at least 20 minutes.

I am feeling really worn out from my first IVIG infusion and I think I took 3 naps yesterday, lets hope I get used to the treatments

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cherry — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:10:44 GMT

My husband does. Naps are supposed to be good for you. Be well

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grandma2pkmh — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:13:48 GMT

@I am still oxox Every chance I get!! I actually sleep better at night if I have a nap during the day.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:52:19 GMT

@I am still oxox I wouldn't by concerned and indulge yourself as much as you need. You have just put your body through major changes and it would seem to be normal that you would require more rest. Just be kind and loving to yourself as you are going through a lot. I hope you are including lots of nourishing plants in your diet. Best wishes for good health!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:15:48 GMT

I've allowed myself to get on a killer sleep schedule and can't seem to normalize my pattern. I'm often awake all night, get up around 7am to let the dogs out, piddle in the morning then go to sleep all afternoon. Sometimes I don't awaken until after dark. I hate living like this.

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Suzeecat — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:28:00 GMT

My boss would most certainly have a problem with that, LOL!

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Jordan2 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:34:39 GMT

I have trouble falling asleep during the day ( I'm not a good sleeper), in the rare chance I do fall asleep, I have trouble falling asleep at bedtime.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:34:43 GMT

@Suzeecat

The last office I worked in our boss would nap on the floor every afternoon

@Suzeecat wrote:
My boss would most certainly have a problem with that, LOL!

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stuyvesant — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:43:06 GMT

I take a nap any darn time I want.

I haven't experienced being sleep deprived at work for ten years.

Good times, good times.

I do still look forward to my bed. I know there are people who will say sleep is not a pleasure to them. They will talk abot syndromes and diseases. But sleep is a pleasure for me.

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BirkiLady — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:50:51 GMT

@I am still oxox Autoimmune problems do weird things to our bodies. If you are fatigued, go back to bed and sleep. Your body is telling you to rest! It needs to rejuvenate itself from those wicked infusions. Confident you'll learn to listen to your body about a lot of things you never have had to before. It's not a bad way to live. Rather peaceful and "sort of in the slow lane" way of life. Be good to yourself. Enjoy those naps. I would!

ETA: My step-father could do 20-minute "power naps" and be as refreshed as having been asleep for several hours. I cannot take little naps. If I'm going to sleep, it has to be in my nightgown and in bed. This is serious sleeping! It will be a couple of hours; maybe more. Not a 20-minute deal for moi.

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sidsmom — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:44:43 GMT

@I am still oxox

Your naps are just another tool in your Regain Health Toolbox.

You need them.

They’re charging up your batteries.

😴=🔋🔋💐

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cotton4me — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:56:38 GMT

Not if I can help it. I'm probably the odd man out, but naps usually make me feel worse and give me headaches. It also interferes with my ability to sleep at night. However, there are those moments that I become over tired and can’t help it. I usually regret it though.

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Bird mama — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:46:48 GMT

I've never been a napper.

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ShowMe — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:47:28 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I find that some days I just can not get thru the day with out closing my eyes for at least 20 minutes.
I am feeling really worn out from my first IVIG infusion and I think I took 3 naps yesterday, lets hope I get used to the treatments

@I am still oxox......Did not know you were getting infusions. Good luck with that....really, I mean that.

Right now I'm not getting any treatments, but was on them for almost 3 1/2 years. And have had radiation treatments too. Started out with 6 treatments of Urvoy, then followed up after that with OPDIVO. Both were pretty tough to take. Took a treatment every other week. I'm not in remission, and have stage 4..... Right now we're playing it by ear.....

Yes, getting very tired is a part of that. Rest when you can, and be careful about not being around any one that has a cold or the flu. Hope you got your flu shot....that is so important.

Got up at 7:00 this morning.....and around 11:30 I must have dozed off...... Doesn't take much for me to fall asleep just sitting here. Can do that several times a day. I'm not taking any pain pills, but do take Tylenol ES a couple times a day.

Eat well, and drink lots of fluids.....and get some Boost. I prefer the chocolate......

Take care and will put you on my daily prayer list.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:52:21 GMT

@ShowMe

Thank you I have drank enough to float a battleship, I wake up every two hours to use the rest room during the night

I am getting IV gamma globulin infusions, my body does not make it and I have a very low resistance to infection. Over the past 10 years I have had both pneumonia shots twice and did not develop the necessary antibodies. Right now this is all very new to me

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:56:36 GMT

I do ... almost every afternoon.

I have a lot of naps saved up that I didn't use when I was a little kid. I think I have enough to last me several more years.

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stuyvesant — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:58:46 GMT

I have a brother who is 6-2, and a thousand pounds. "Nap" was invented for him. He's always napping.

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hellie jo — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:59:47 GMT

Ever since I had many health issues,7 hospitalizations and 4 surgeries 1/12 years ago I take occasional naps that can last 15 minutes to 1 hour. If you feel tired and can nap, you should.

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ShowMe — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:07:54 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@ShowMe

Thank you I have drank enough to float a battleship, I wake up every two hours to use the rest room during the night
I am getting IV gamma globulin infusions, my body does not make it and I have a very low resistance to infection. Over the past 10 years I have had both pneumonia shots twice and did not develop the necessary antibodies. Right now this is all very new to me

I too battle trips during the night to the potty. But, I try not to drink anything after 7:00.....and sometimes that doesn't work either. Heck, I've caught my self falling asleep on the potty.....lucky I didn't fall off.

How often do you get a treatment? Unfortunately, I don't know much about your situation. Will do some googling to read up on it.

Each treatment I took took only 1 hour, and by the time I was ready to leave, I was already dreading having to drive home....and once in the apartment I would collapse and get some rest. There have been nights when I just can't sit up past 9:00..... I drove myself to and from for each treatment.

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Ms tyrion2 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:16:01 GMT

I get up fairly early and usually don't go sleep at night until about 11:00. I find that I need a quiet 30 minutes or so in the afternoons to close my eyes and doze. I often just totally relax and "float" instead of sleep.

The chemo drugs I take do make me more susceptible to fatigue. I've learned my secret is MORE activity early in the day. Lots of it. I go to the gym. I do housework and laundry. Keep moving until my quiet time in the late afternoon. I shower and change into comfy clothes.

It sounds counterproductive , but try to get moving. I feel much worse if I sit all day.