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Just diagnosed with pouchitis, on day 4 of flagyl and responded immediately.

I've been low energy for a long time and I am so sleepy right now.

This reminds me of post-surgery colectomy when my body was finally able to rest w/o pain. I couldn't stay awake to save my life. It was just part of the recovery.

I feel like that is what is going on now, too, though not as dramatic as when the colectomy was done.

I just really need naps and I am still sleepy. I can't take another nap today, but I want to!

Does this sound normal?

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Jan DollarJan DollarModerator, RN, retired
Imodium can cause drowsiness too until you acclimate to it (it is chemically similar to opiates). Some people are affected more than others. Plus, now that you CAN relax, your body is wanting to catch up on some needed rest. Once your pouchitis symptoms were brought under control, your body could slow secretion of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, and the result is a need for sleep. It just probably has been a long time for you since you were able to truly rest!

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K KiaMember
Good grief, had no idea I could sleep so much. Usually I feel miserable if I don't get up early (even with the years of sleepless nights).

I'm pretty in touch with my body, as we all tend to be in here, so I don't feel it's any more than catching up on much needed rest.

But, wow, glad the kids are school age!! I have to go to a wedding reception tonight and really don't want to go. I feel fine, just want to sleep.

I guess I should stop whining and just be grateful for the relief!
K

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