I had the most terrifying call out of the blue today.A lady called from my GP clinic saying she was doing a opioid review. If you are a opioid patient, I am sure you will know how much they try to get us off opioids for no reason at all other than they hear about … Read more
My name is Heather and I am writing a public plea to the UK government and NICE to do something so that people like myself can get a legal painkiller (Cannabis) on the NHS.I know that they are very unlikely to read this, but I can only try. To the government and NICE, please change … Read more
I have decided to crowdfund via JustGiving for medical cannabis for my severe debilitating 10 out of 10 chronic pain without painkillers (around 8-9 with Fentanyl), migraines and sciatica as it’s impossible for me to afford on £300 a month income when I can’t work and struggle to get by as it is. If you … Read more
One thing that a lot of people seem to not realise is that pain levels vary between people and severities in chronic pain. Just because you have chronic pain and so does the next person, that doesn’t mean your pain is the same as theirs! Pain levels vary dramatically.You can have chronic pain and it … Read more
This is your last chance to give your feedback using the comments form on the NICE website regarding the upcoming chronic pain guidelines that doctors will use for prescribing medication and treatment for chronic pain. You have until 5pm Monday 14th September 2020 to fill it in so do it now. These guidelines remove ALL … Read more
If you have read the draft NICE Chronic Pain guidelines or my article about them and are affected or against this upcoming policy regarding removal of painkillers for chronic pain, you need to take action now and send your comments to NICE before the policy goes live!Anyone can leave comments and you only have until … Read more