Does any painkiller work for gallstone attacks?

[AllBranEater]

I've been told it's too risky to have a gallbladder operation, so my only options are a low fat diet (not sure if it's helping) and painkillers. I've been given codeine for the really bad attacks (as opposed to the day to day), but it doesn't touch it. Is there anything I can do?

Thanks for all the tips! The first doctor I saw said that there was a risk of triggering psychosis and higher risk of things like DVT, but that they'd keep me in overnight rather than as day surgery. Then I got a phone call from the consultant saying it was too risky.

Ask to be referred to another consultant, if my exh who has MS, had several heart attacks, is diabetic & severely overweight can have his done, I'm sure there will be a way to do yours. Why do they think the op can risk psychosis? I would think that having constant fear & stress of having attacks can't be helping your mental health, do you have mental health support who can work with you, support & advocate for you to get you the op? The DVT thing should be easily managed by blood thinners, but you will be up & about within days of the op, I was back doing the school run within 5 days & had been out & about from the day after I had it done.