There was, IMO, a very good and highly effective pain relief, Coproxamol (dextropropoxyphene), but it was withdrawn because of fears of overdose by grateful patients.


Typical. Some out there will just abuse these things which affects those who need it for genuine health issues.There was, IMO, a very good and highly effective pain relief, Coproxamol (dextropropoxyphene), but it was withdrawn because of fears of overdose by grateful patients.

Paracetamol has a surprisingly narrow safety margin.Few years ago local young girl about 15 died from paracetamol, she only took about ten over the course of a day. Died of liver failure.

Yikes, i wont go near that stuff!! But, i can understand that when in need because of severe pain, anything is worth trying..Fentanyl is available on NHS in the form of a patch -used to moderate severe stable pain.
I don’t know how bad you have to be to get it.
Although a painkiller 100x stronger than opioids is scary stuff.

I once took 20 in one go!!!!! That was about 20 years ago......i was going through a rough time. Didnt affect me at all!!Few years ago local young girl about 15 died from paracetamol, she only took about ten over the course of a day. Died of liver failure.
An adictive opioid found to be no more effective than paracetamol that can cause depression and heart attacks. Good riddance.There was, IMO, a very good and highly effective pain relief, Coproxamol (dextropropoxyphene), but it was withdrawn because of fears of overdose by grateful patients.
I tried that and what worked for me was the awareness of muscle movement.A curved-ball, try Bio-dynamic Craniosaceal therapy. Google it.
My wife, a therapist of c. 20yrs (now retired) treated a chap who wasn't able to walk at all, bed-bound. After 4yrs of weekly treatments he was able to walk the 100yds down the street to his son's school. After 8yrs he was able to be driven. Still not able to drive and able to walk upstairs.
It's a long slow process but clearly there's something in it.

Many years ago. Made me very lethargic...Have you tried Amitriptyline ?
Originally designed as an anti depressant but also blocks nerve pain.
Works great on my back issues, and I'm a little happier![]()