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MargaretR · 29-05-2007, 16:25

Pain relief does appear to be low on NHS priority list. About 2 years ago distalgesic was available on prescription, but then it was removed from the list, (but it is still availabe in Eire). The reason for removal? - too many people were using it for suicide!.
It was the only painkiller which worked for me and my osteoarthritis (because I have a minor stomach problem, cant take the others). So I now get only paracetemol which does very little to relieve pain - and pain is one of reasons people contemplate suicide anyway!! -ironic?

29-05-2007, 16:25	#94
MargaretR God Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: c l m Posts: 12,362 Blog Entries: 4 Liked: 518 times Rep Power: 68671	Re: The NHS is rediculous Pain relief does appear to be low on NHS priority list. About 2 years ago distalgesic was available on prescription, but then it was removed from the list, (but it is still availabe in Eire). The reason for removal? - too many people were using it for suicide!. It was the only painkiller which worked for me and my osteoarthritis (because I have a minor stomach problem, cant take the others). So I now get only paracetemol which does very little to relieve pain - and pain is one of reasons people contemplate suicide anyway!! -ironic? __________________