Whats Happened To The NHS And Doctors

[Anonymous]

Hello and Good Morning
Peoples
Just need some advice because this is the 1st time its happened to me...
Ive been working for quite along time untill i had 5 operations and since than ive not been 100% theres days im alright and than theres those painfull days where i cant take the pain anymore...
I recently changed my doctor surgery closer being at my previous gp for 22 years ...
And he used to give me certain type of medicines which they call controlled painkillers like tramadol or dicloflex today was the 1st time i went to the new doctor surgery where i got registered and told her i ran out of my medicines and she refused them and told me to go buy ibuprofen and paracetamol i said that its been 3 months since ive been out of work because of this on going problem and the only tablets that help are the ones that i stated....
She dissagreed and didnt precribe me them...
So i came home and i was in pain the whole night yesterday where i couldnt sleep at all and i called 111 they said take the normal tramadols if u have them i said my gp refused to give them to me and ive taken paracetamol for 4 days with ibulrofen and it didnt help...
They said make ur way to the A and E ...or go back to ur gp and ask them to prescribe ur normal medicines that ur previous doctor gives to u...im confused ...
why would they let me suffer in pain...
Any advices on what i can do
Or should do
Please it would be well appriciated

[jonsie]

I have kidney problems and I can tell you, the doctors have to be very careful what they prescribe.

Some info here as to why your doctor may not feel prolonged use of painkillers could cause you problems

Source : http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/tramadol-for-pain-relief

Before taking tramadol

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking tramadol, it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have prostate problems or any difficulties passing urine.

[Cleoriff]

I can confirm it is NOT a drug recommended for long term use.

As I said... whilst I understand the need for changing your drug regime, I can't understand why you haven't been referred for further tests.....

*Pain is what the patient says it is*  is something medical staff should know and adhere to.

However they have a duty of care to discover WHY you are still in so much pain...

[Anonymous]

Hope you get sorted one way or the other.

[gemz4the1]

Oh don't even get me started on the issue of a GP.

I had so much trouble with them it is unbelievable.

Painkillers are supposed to be on repeat (long term hip problem) and the doctor randomly decides to stop it without telling me so I have to ring at 8:15am every morning to try to get an appointment with the GP to talk to him about it as he won't discuss it over the phone.  On hold for over 30 minutes every morning and when I finally get through they say there are no appointments left.

Then when I finally see the doctor (locum doctor) he tries to give me different medication which I am allergic to.  I ask for the same medication that I have had for many years.  He doesn't even look at my face nor does he examine me.  The whole time he is staring at the computer.

My advice is to not suffer in pain.  Some GP's don't understand and aren't compassionate.  If you pain is bad always go to the Walk In Centre or A+E.  They can't turn you away @Anonymous 

I hope you sort it out soon!!

[Anonymous]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

A GP is absolutely right to try alternative drugs to ensure you are not becoming immune to those you are taking...or even worse case scenario...becoming addicted.

I've been taking codiene every day for the last 18 years.......im concerned now that i might suddenly become immune as no other medication has helped

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[jonsie]

I have an addiction through taking lager every day, Weird, the doctor won't prescribe it.

Sorry

[Anonymous]

when my doctor told me i was a hypochondriac i thought "oh no not that as well"!!!!

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:

when my doctor told me i was a hypochondriac i thought "oh no not that as well"!!!!

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You still here 

[jonsie]

There's a 'special' doctor on the way for you @Anonymous 

[Anonymous]

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@jonsie wrote:

There's a 'special' doctor on the way for you @Anonymous 

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