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.
As far as I know it is only prescribable for MS (multiple sclerosis) patients, but yes it is on prescription in the UK.
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.
Thanks for the reply Sarah . . Perhaps it will be available for this condition in the near future, hopefully! . Thanks again.
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?
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. .