Tired arse..............

Arrived back home yesterday morning, just off nightshift so I had a quick couple of hours kip before my afternoon appointment at the quacks. My specialist had been in touch with the Doc to confirm my skin problems are related to the radiotherapy. Apparently the radio treatment endures for several months after the actual zapping!! The treatment has damaged the nerves in the vertebrae just below the skull which has caused the burning sensation on my arms back chest and head. Like the hair loss it could be permanent in some people, but as my hair has just started to grow back the skin problem should heal with time. My arms are no longer a problem but along the spine, across the top of my head and the left side of my dish are pretty bad just now.
I've been prescribed an unusual pain killer usually prescribed to epileptics and those recovering from shingles!! It is very strong and I have to be weaned onto it over 9 days - its biggest side effect is drowsiness which I proved last night. Took a pill just before bedtime and slept for 12 hours. Not bad after coming off 9 night shifts!
They will keep an eye on the lump in my mouth but will have a better idea when the blood test results come in - Monday.