I took Co-proxamol for about 15yrs and it worked, I could do things, not too much but at least I could work. Now I'm in severe pain 24/7 sometimes not even knowing how I'm going to get up in the mornings. It's ok to protect the vulnerable people but what about those of us who have been made more vulnerable and likely to commit suicide like the lady recently because we are in too much pain to live! This is progress I don't think. NOTHING else works as well. How can we get it back? Would a 'Votes in exchange for bringing back Co-proximal' campagn work in the run up to Election next Thurs work? How does one start. Anyone want to join me?
I'm so sorry you're feeling so low, Squidgey. If you are in such pain you really should go back to your GP & ask for a referral to a Pain clinic, there will be one near you, I'm sure. You must look after yourself & get yourself feeliing better & more positive first before you start fighting major battles. It is a vicious circle, chronic pain makes one depressed & depression makes one less able to cope with the pain, so take control of the situation & seek help. There ARE people out there who are willing to help you but you have to be brave & reach out to them. Be strong & show them what you are worth ! Good luck & best wishes
You are a VERY lucky man, Mark ! There are not many GPs in England who are prepared to write private prescriptions for Coproxamol. Make sure you keep in his good books ! It would not surprise me to learn that your GP is near the end of his career, we don't breed doctors like that any more ! Be grateful !
There appears to be TWO discussions going on on this site regarding Coproxamol. It's rather confusing, & would be very helpful if the moderators would combine the two, please !?
'Coproxamol' AND ' Bring back Coproxamol'
I did still get them for a while after being banned but then my go was threatened by the local authority, was told if he continued to prescribe
co-proxamol then they would withhold money. Being that it would have affected the other gps to he had no choice. Thanks though, can only ask again.
Dear Squidgey, It's not good news, I'm afraid ! The recent cessation of manufacturing of dextropropoxyphene throughout the world, due to countries banning the manufacture has brought about a HUGE increase in price to the consumers ! The present price to the pharmacies is c.£141.00p/100 tabs & to folks like me with a private prescription £136.80p / 100 tabs !!! This applies to NHS & private prescriptions, so I can't see this situation going on for much longer as the demand will inevitably drop & so the rogues won't find it profitable
enough to manufacture it. ! i'm SO sorry, I'm a victim too !