Our suffering is hardest on those who care most. For them, our difficulties become theirs, sometimes resulting in psychosomatic, empathic reactions. While we may want to share all of our experiences with them, think about the effect this may have. Just as we crave a break from our symptoms, our family and friends need relief from thinking about them. Be sure to introduce topics unrelated to your medical state.
Distraction can be extremely helpful.
On the other hand, it is important to keep your family and friends generally informed about your well-being so that they can know what to expect. It may be helpful to devise a system to signify pivotal points where assistance means a lot. Others, however, feel overburdened by simple requests. People vary in their tolerance for suffering, both for their own and for that of other people. Just because we may suffer does not mean our partners or family should also.