Does anyone here struggle with sleep due to waking up in middle of night with stomach issues then unable to really get back to bed?
For instance right now despite being back on a high fibre (35g-38g - I’m 42M) however I’ve been backed up last few days and keep waking up unable to empty out so I can’t get comfortable enough to fall back asleep.
Anyone else?
Ok so I’m writing this as I have been off work for 3 months first was due to mental health/insomnia then I went back for two weeks and then had severe abdominal pain for days ended up in the ER got a CT scan came back complicated diverticulitis with a large 7cm abscess which has been draining for a month.
I had a sinogram and a fistula was detected so now I’m off work for another month atleast until the next sinogram and hopefully the drain can get pulled.
The drain is why I am unable to work do the the location in my pelvic area(i work as a chef) and the drain is painful with movement besides light movement eg walking, basic house chores.
I have been going for daily walks, tracking my calories(to get weigh down to healthy level),Reading, watching tv, trying to keep busy with the little energy I have around the house.
Mentally this is killing me I miss being able to function normally and my depression is ramping up with being off for so long.
Anyone have any words of advice?
Thanks