I'v been on Co-Codamol 30mg/500mg for years

[Bambiwaskilled]

I have been taking co-codamol 30/500 for many years for my back ,hip and hands pain which work well I am allowed 8 x a day sometimes I may need this amount but sometimes I dont take as many ,I have had times Iv been pain free for a good few days so I know I am not addicted but my doctor will only give me enough for 5 a day which worrys me as sometimes I need the full 8 to cope with pain ,I have mentioned it but still get the same amount ,does anyone know why they would say 8 x a day yet not let a person have enough ,I found that no other pain killer works as well as C.C. just wondered if anyone else has this problem of meds prescribed.

[MrsM7]

Try Meloxicam with lansoperazole.

[Bambiwaskilled in reply to MrsM7]

I already take Lansoprazole for my hiatus hernia but will try Meloxicam is it available over the counter .

[MrsM7 in reply to Bambiwaskilled]

No its a really strong anti-inflammatory RX only.

[Bambiwaskilled in reply to MrsM7]

The lansoperazole is for lower stomach acid reflux .

[MrsM7]

you could change GP?

[Bambiwaskilled in reply to MrsM7]

I changed my doctors last year ,I saw him this morning he is finally sorting things

[Britishbulldog]

Hi,there should be no problem regarding having enough medication for pain from your drs in the uk any problems report negligence to the bma!your entitled to medication for your pain!even vets oversubcibe for pets!best wished britishbulldog

[Britishbulldog in reply to Britishbulldog]

Oversubscribe sorry spelt wrong