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Posted 6/25/2018 6:11 AM (GMT -5)
Good Monday morning to all,
In a couple of weeks I have to work a handful of overnight shifts to support a new project. I've worked overnights before, but this will be the first time since I was diagnosed with UC. A few silly questions that I hope someone can answer.

1) Should I continue to take my meds on the current schedule I am on now. (Roughly 530AM)
2) Should I be concerned how the shift change might affect my UC since I will be off my normal sleep schedule?

Thanks for any input smile

Post Edited (turtlepower) : 6/25/2018 6:14:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/25/2018 8:33 AM (GMT -5)
1.) I'd try to take your meds when you will remember them. If that's 5:30AM, or whether it is another time earlier/later is fine. As long as you're taking the as prescribed (often once within a 24-hour period) then you are fine, the exact hour timing dose not matter (plus or minus ~4-hours will make zero difference).

2.) Wait and see on that one. If you're worried there's always imodium, or changing your eating schedule to control output.
Posted 6/25/2018 3:14 PM (GMT -5)
I dont think either would be too adversely affected by your UC. I know my symptoms actually get better in the afternoon and evening compared to most of my trouble happening in the morning. You should take your meds consistently at whatever time works for you, getting into a routine will help you remember to take them versus constantly moving the time you take them at. I never noticed sleep scheduled played a role in my symptoms, it was more about my eating habits.
Posted 6/25/2018 9:48 PM (GMT -5)
If you end up getting poor quality sleep or not enough sleep, that could potentially affect your UC. It seems to for me. I've never worked nights, but I feel like that would be a struggle for me personally. Take your meds whenever is most convenient for you.
Posted 6/25/2018 10:19 PM (GMT -5)
I worked nights for 5 years and it had no negative effects on my uc
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