Upper abdominal pain through to back

Question

Hi, 
I recently suffered severe pain abdominal after taking Tylenol #3's for a migraine. I was told that codeine causes spasms of the sphincter of oddi. Felt like the most terrible gallbladder attack of my life - altho I had my gallbladder removed years ago.

Since then, my abdomen just under my ribs on BOTH sides is really sore, but particularly bad on the upper left side, going into my back. Kind of a dull boring pain - unless I move suddenly without thinking - then its severe. 

I don't know if its coincidental that this came on after the 'oddi' incident or not. I DO have a small hiatal hernia.

I take thyroid replacement hormone; Metformin 500mg 3 times a day with meals; and hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. 

WOULD ANY OF THESE MEDS CAUSE THIS KIND OF PAIN?

SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT PANCREAS PROBLEMS? STONES?

WOULD THE HERNIA CAUSE THIS TYPE OF PAIN?

I'm a 48 year old female. 

Thank you! 
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Dr. Erik · Answer

Hiatal hernia can cause pain like this. It sounds like you had a spasm like episode that has now left your abdominal muscles sore. However, you should see your doctor to rule out other causes.

MistyEve · Answer

Thanks Erik! *smile*

Upper abdominal pain through to back

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