I get pain meds prescribed to me by my PCP but I had to go to urgent care today for a headache, the?

Although most pain care specialists/clinics require you to sign an agreement that prevents you from obtaining pain medications from any other source, in this case, you get them from your PCP. Did he request you sign such an agreement with him? If so, did you disclose this info to the Urgent Care clinic? Regardless, in emergency situations, it's usually not a problem to get treatment from another source.

Apparently, at some point during your treatment, they must have thought you were getting multiple prescriptions, seeing different doctor's, or too many visits to the Urgent Care Clinic. Your doctor should be able to tell you why/how you were flagged. He's the one prescribing the meds so he should be willing to help you find out why you were flagged.

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I had signed a Pain Contract several years ago. After about 2 years of treatment, I had changed doctors and insurance companies. I saw ONLY my new PCP and needed pain meds twice for acute pain. An almost severed toe and massive infection in my hand.
My old back problems flared up a few years later and my doctor referred me to a Pain Specialist. To my surprise, they had info that I had signed a "Pain Contract" at least 5 years earlier! After playing phone tag for a few days, my PCP submitted a letter to the specialist indicating meds he prescribed and the dates. I was able to sign on with the new Specialist. I had the feeling if my PCP had been prescribing opiates on more than 2 occasions, I didn't think the specialist would have accepted me as a patient. You can NEVER accept pain meds from any source if you have a signed agreement on record. Emergency situations are different. To avoid any future problems, you should carry a card with you listing all the meds you take, prescribing doctor and his contact number. If you DID sign an agreement, you should indicate that on the card as well.

So yes, this may follow you around for a long time. Please see your doctor and discuss the situation with him. I hope your headache is better.

Best wishes,
chris