UK 's John Semmons dealt with this for years and did n't know options were available . US doctors are reluctant to use painkillers , especially opiates . Even drugs sold over the counter are restricted in use there . But the differences between the United States and UK may be blurring .
Britain 's Ian Semmons dealt with pain for years and did n't know options were available . UK doctors are reluctant to prescribe painkillers , especially opiates . Even drugs sold over the counter are restricted in pharmacies there . But the differences between the United States and UK may be blurring .