Anybody else awake at 4.30 am?

[Alisonx4]

I am a new member to mumsnet.
Not having a very good time as I have cellulitis and getting dreadful pain in my ankles when they get warm in bed - hence I get up and sit at my laptop. Reading mumsnet helps a bit. I have now had this for six weeks and been told it could be much longer before I am ok. Antibiotics haven't helped a huge amount although I've had two different sorts. First lot made me feel very nauseous so GP changed them and the second lot had a very laxative effect - can't win!
Just having a winge but any advice would be appreciated if any other members are on line.

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I’ve been awake since 5 but only just came downstairs onto mn.dont have any advice but sorry to hear you’re unwell.

Oh my! Cellulitis is awful. You poor thing. How did you get it? Much love 💕

Could you get some cooling sheets to put on your ankles? I think they are available on line. Or cold wet flannels? Aqueous cream from the fridge?

I've been awake all night :-(. Started sertraline on Friday for anxiety but the side effects are worse than the anxiety. At least I was functional before. Will have to call in sick to work today which isn't great but can't work after a weekend of no sleep.

Have you tried Manuka honey @Alisonx4 ? I'd get a 25 if you can. On the skin and ingest it ✨

@WLmum

Thanks seventh!

Thanks for replies everybody. Two weeks later and I am still waking at 'silly-o'clock' to have a cuppa and pain killers. Must say the pain is not quite so bad but I'm really getting fed up with it.
Cold wet flannels are helpful @WLmum - thanks for that suggestion.