Will taking codeine once or twice cause any lasting bowel damage?

[Harambulus]

I've been reading the horror story threads on here about opiate related constipation since I tried codeine for the first time the other week and experienced the discomfort for a couple of days for myself first hand.

After reading these stories it really has put me off ever wanting to try heroin, which was my initial reason for trying codeine as a nice intro to opiates.

Those stories really have seen to it to squelch my curiosity in that direction.

I still wouldn't mind trying codeine again though and planned to do it sometime this week but I am a little worried about the constipation thing.

If I only take one dose of 236mg codeine and stock up on fibre beforehand (I have been taking bowls of all bran every day which has made me more regular going to dump 2 or 3 times a day) then don't take any more codeine after am I pretty safe from any lasting probs? I.e at worst I wouldn't mind a couple days of constipation but not long term damage just for a mild curiosity.

I have read up that opiates can cause CHRONIC constipation...does this mean you will have those problems for the rest of your life even after you stop taking opiates?

Mainly, could I cause long term damage from just a couple of uses of codeine at the small 236mg dose stated above?

I know the constipation cleared up after a couple days but I worry, might there still be hard lumps of shit hibernating in my colon that I don't know about or would I know about it if so?

 

[boodha]

im pretty sure you will not have any long term issues, once you stop opiates the constipation stops
opiates are given by doctors for diarrhea, im not really sure people suffer damage from the constipation.

and with that amount of codeine once, wont be too much of an issue, although im not really sure you want to be taking TOO MUCH fibre it could make it worse if im not mistaken,

stool softeners and some fibre, stool softeners are something im going to invest in........i could really scare you with what i just went through yesterday...but on that amount of codeine once off, you will be fine.

 

[Harambulus]

Cheers.

That puts my mind at rest.

In terms of scaring me I'd be happy to hear it as I'd prefer hear the truth and be 'scared straight' than still be curious and have to find out the hard way.

If it is similar to the 'impacted bowel' stories on the constipation thread though, I think I can use my imagination to get the idea .

 

[tathra]

if you ever get a good dope habit going, you'll get bms just fine simply by waiting a little bit for your next dose. your body will usually will do its best to function like regular as long as you give it a chance. failing that little bit of responsibility on your part, you'll need a friend and some latex gloves.

anyway, you got nothing to worry about from using once or twice, unless you're predisposed to such problems. if opioids werent generally safe, they wouldnt be so widely prescribed.

 

[pallidamors]

^Tathra pretty much covered it. Constipation is one of the first side effects of opiates that most people build tolerance to. Staying hydrated and getting plenty of fiber also can't hurt.

 

[Harambulus]

Cheers for tha replies; I'll be dosing up tommorow.

 

[Harambulus]

Well after taking it again today I must say I'm pretty underwhelmed by it.

Found it relaxing but pretty boring- but also slightly depressing. Like I feel a bit depressed more than if I had nothing, so just took my seratonin and l tyrosine.

I don't see any reason to bother with codeine again.

Think I prefer my stims! (altho prefer nothing generally now at least stims make me feel great for a while vs not much of anything with codeine)

 

[WhoKahSmknKatapila]

yeah it doesnt have much to rave about thats for sure