Wherein I describe aspects of the biliary system and their (dys)functions

[romandruid]

I can't sleep tonight for pain, so what do I do but grab the iPad and research this condition called sphincter do Oddi dysfunction (SOD). The good news (?) is that everything I read meshes with what I experience and what the GI doc has told me, and I see the problem and probable resolution of it.

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[romandruid]

I have pain meds for the migraines that have been popping up like summer storms. Other than that, what is there? Ingested pain med require a functioning GI system; I'm not sure how helpful Tylenol is, but I'm using it. It's not as bad as it would be for acute pancreatitis (that was pretty bad), and other than that, I can avoid abdominal pain by not eating. It won't kill me to fast for a few days, I guess.

[road_trip_judi]

If they should need to do anything next week Steve and I can certainly make time to take care of Jameson while we are in town. We couldn't bring him to our timeshare (no pets permitted) but schlepping over to see him a few times a day is definitely something we can do. And Steve and I both love kitties (we have three).

[romandruid]

Thanks! I kinda doubt Doc will move quite that fast, actually. If I continue on the mend that seems to have been progressing today, I might actually be able to spend more time with you guys while you're here. After that nightmare drive back from Phoenix Sunday, I'm a bit wary about driving anywhere that takes more than 5-10 minutes, but we'll see. In any case, y'all will have the honor of a personal audience with Lord Jameson. :)