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I have SOD and I have taken Demerol and Phenergan (mepergan) for migraines and SOD pain. It works well for me, but I have also read where it may cause spasms. It is unusual for codeine to cause spasms, however everyone's body reacts differently - it's also not as strong as demerol. It never worked for my SOD pain or migraines. You wrote that you've taken Imitrex - have you tried Axert? It's similar to Imitrex, but there may be enough difference to help you. I wish you luck.
I have SOD. Have had this since Gallbladder removal in 1970. After expereincing several "HORRID" SOD spasms early on after surgery, a new doc in town told me that I must stay away from Morphine, Codeine, Opiods and all their dervititives to avoid another attack. The very worst attack I had lasted 8 agonizing hours and was from taking 1/4 vicodin from the dentist. (cut the pill in quarters) DDS assured me this would not affect me. IT DID! I am not bothered by Tylenol or Ibuprofen or Bayer. I take these in moderation.
I was told that Demerol with Phenergran was ok to take with SOD.
I have tried this on occasion for dental pain surgery and so far so good.
This does not mean that some will react to this also.
I sympathesize will all that have SOD. It is worse than passing a kidney stone. I know...I recently passed one and give me the kidney stone pain over the SOD Spasms.
Happy Holidays....
My Gastro suspects that I may have SOD. He prescribed Darvocet for pain and told me to stop taking all over the counter pain meds - including Tylenol because they are hard on the liver and the kidneys.
Right before Thanksgiving I came down with a cold and called my pharmacist to find out what I could take with all the other meds I take daily. She said that Tylenol cold wouldn't be a problem. I figured since it was just a cold and short term that I would go ahead and take it. I finally ended up at my general practitioners office a weeks later because the cold only got worse. She prescribed an antibiotic and decongestant.
I brought her up to speed on what I had been taking for the cold and also on being referred to a specialist for SOD testing. I questioned her about the prescriptions she had written for me and if they would interfer with what I was already taking (including Darvocet). I explained to her how my gastro didn't want me to take Tylenol, etc. She actually explained to me that Tylenol (acetaminophen) can cause spasms in the Sphincter of Oddi. This is something I did not know.
I was admitted to the hospital in September (2 months after having my gallbladder removed) for what felt like a gallbladder/pancreatitis attack. Demerol didn't touch the pain - I ended up with morphine and it controlled it pretty well.
Oxycodone is derived from an opium base, as is morphine. You really need to talk with your doctor about what he recommends.
Take care!
Nanny
HI,
I have SOD nad Morphine is my drug of choice. I have heard it causes spasms, but most people I have been in touch with want that over demoral anyday of the week. But we are all different and your body will let you know which drug it prefers.
TazLady
Hi Nanny,
Thanks so much for the reply!
Is oxycodone derived from a morphine base?
Thanks!
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I know that anything with a morphine base can cause spasms in the sphincter of oddi. Percocet is an oxycodone and acetaminophen combination. I don't know if this helps your decision making process. Sphincter of Oddi spasms are amazingly painful, I have two friends with SOD and their pain is unendurable! Good luck with your doctor's appointment on Thursday.
Nanny
I know that anything with a morphine base can cause spasms in the sphincter of oddi. Percocet is an oxycodone and acetaminophen combination. I don't know if this helps your decision making process. Sphincter of Oddi spasms are amazingly painful, I have two friends with SOD and their pain is unendurable! Good luck with your doctor's appointment on Thursday.
Nanny