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spencer54756
spencer54756

Hi there people . I have been suffering with back trouble for about 15 years . Over the last few years things have been getting worse . I've had a couple of Mri scans that show that I have herniated discs and bulging. I have been taking tramadol for a couple of years . Which does not really keep the pain fully away ,but just gets me bye . I'm a bit worried about taking these meds for such a long time . I have been reading about sativex prescription cannabis. Does any one know if I can get this on prescription in the UK ? . Or is there any one taking this medicine for similar condition? . Many thanks.

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  • PharmaSara
    PharmaSara spencer54756

    Posted

    As far as I know it is only prescribable for MS (multiple sclerosis) patients, but yes it is on prescription in the UK. 
    • PharmaSara
      PharmaSara

      Posted

      http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg186 ;

      its use is restricted by NICE in MS patients, it seems funding isn't there and would probably need a private prescription in any case. 

      You wouldn't get it for back pain. It's for spasticity in MS. 

    • spencer54756
      spencer54756 PharmaSara

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply Sarah . . Perhaps it will be available for this condition in the near future, hopefully! . Thanks again.
    • PharmaSara
      PharmaSara spencer54756

      Posted

      No worries.

      I read it was going to be trialled for cancer pain. 

      I understand why you're not keen on tramadol long term!

      speak to your GP for pain review...maybe pain clinic? 

    • spencer54756
      spencer54756 PharmaSara

      Posted

      I suppose if it was to be on prescription it would then A postcode lottery. Yeah I will speak to my doc and ask to be referred to pain clinic. .
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