I'm not 100% on this but I think I read that people with Asian flush always turn red- face, neck, chest, arms down to the wrist... looks similar to getting sun burned. With the condition, alcohol is processed 100x faster than the average person but the body lack the enzymes to break down Acetaldehyde to harmless Acetate. I want to add I also read that some people with Asian flush jokingly call it the bar tan.
The same time you were in hospital, DH was already out of work for two weeks waiting for back surgery. After the surgery he also found it difficult to get comfortable. What helped with sleep was positioning a bunch of pillows keeping his spine aligned and keeping pressure off certain points.
When he slept on his side, 3 extra pillows was used- one between the knees, small one between the ankles and one in front against his chest for him to hug like a teddy bear. On his back, 2 extra pillows- one underneath the small of his back and one underneath his knees.
I know it's not the same, he didn't go through your pancreatitis, but I thought I put it out there....guessing it doesn't hurt to try especially if you can catch some Zzz's which is what one needs to heal.
Get well soon Priscilla!