I went to a pain management doc yesterday and they gave me a drug test. The doctor refilled both of my prescriptions before I left. Can I assume that they did the test in the office and it came back "okay" or could results from an off site lab still be pending? Mary Jane is my only concern... a little now and then.
I went to a pain management doctor today and they gave me a drug test. The doctor refilled both of?
Question posted by loritv1 on 29 Oct 2009
Last updated on 9 November 2017 by mariaharris1959
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11 Answers
mariaharris1959
9 Nov 2017
no you will not be alright, because that's away to get kick out of the pain management program.
Auto accident2012
12 Oct 2017
It's pending
Alaskanbunny78
28 April 2017
It honestly depends How long it had any MJ, some doctors are more open to alternative pain management then others now days then others.. it just depends on what state you're in what kind of doctor you have and how open-minded he is it is up to you to seek out that kind of doctor.. in my opinion if you have that kind of doctor he would probably approach you with those options before you would even have to worry about it.. I have a friend in Arizona and she came up dirty for marijuana and her doctor said it will I'm not really going to worry about it because it's becoming legal anyways so she didn't lose any of her pain medication or anything so like I said it really depends on your doctor and what's going on with the laws in your state.. you should also take into consideration how much do you rely on your pain relief for your bottle prescriptions..
personally myself smoking isn't my choice pain relief I also take Vyvanse and they just don't mix well together so to each their own if that helps you with your pain relief whatever floats your boat and helps you no judgement so like I said you have to weigh out what helps you more personally I would not risk losing my pain medications marijuana doesn't help the pain in my herniated discs I also have small children so I can't go around smelling like fatty.. so again that's just my personal preference so again no judgement there either..& good luck to you..& just my opinion.
freebird76
18 Jan 2010
doctors are starting to give drug tests and make patients sign forms now that take narcotics. the forms basically say that you take your meds. as prescribed and you do not sell them or share them .they also are supposed to have their patients taking narcotics get a yearly blood test as well. i think this law came about 2 yrs. ago b/c i had to sign forms and get blood work 2 yrs. ago as did all patients in my doctors office taking narcotics.i know longer take the meds. i use to take so i haven't had to sign any forms but i think another blood test should be due soon some time this yr.i don't think doctors really care about mary jane to much i don't think they are really looking for it. they just want to make sure your taking your meds. and that all your blood work is normal like your potassium etc.
freebird76
18 Jan 2010
another reason doctors are doing this is b/c people doctor shop and get prescriptions from different doctors which is against the law. i think the form says something to that effect in it too that you agree you are not getting pain prescriptions from any other doctors.i never really read the whole form b/c i knew i had nothing to worry about. but again don't worry about the MJ
loritv1
20 Jan 2010
Well the verdict is in. I've been sweating it out for no reason. I went back to my pain management doctor today and he didn't say one word about the drug test.
I got a prescription for the pain meds I need and it feels great. I'm not abusing the meds or the pot so I don't feel I'm doing a damn thing wrong.
A friend told me that NO ONE has ever overdosed on marijuana. I don't know if that's true or not, but it makes sense to me.
My opinion is if it comes from Mother Earth it's much safer than any man made crap we put into our systems.
freebird76
20 Jan 2010
it's true no one has ever overdosed on marijuana i read it the other day in an article about N.J. passing the new marijuana law. i personally agree that mother nature is better even though the article made some points about that there are some chemicals in marijuana and smoking it can be a danger to the lungs. i still think it's safer then most medications out there.glad you passed your test .
csouth1
15 June 2010
I've been to many pain clinics and a postive drug test for anything your not perscribed will get you dismissed.
lacam31
11 Aug 2010
I have a question.I have been taking the drug norco 10 mg for about ten years now.I haven't abursed them.I take one every four hour.At one point i was smoking MJ to help me eat because my appetite wasn't good.I would sometimes not eat.as of now i only eat one meal a day.I no longer smoke because i was threating by my pain doctor nurse that i was not to be seen again by my pain doctor because of the mj that was found in my urine.I explained to her that i only did it to help my appetite.And that it really helped me as far as my pain.It seemed to help me better when i smoked and took tyhe meds like they were prescride.She told me that i was not to be seen again because of this.Ok.I disregared he wishes and showed up anyway.My pain doctor said nothing.I brought it up to him with her present.I explain to him as i did her.He agreed that she was right but he saw me anyway.Also.You see i had volunteered for this drug program and that's how they found the dirty urine.I ...
don't think he could have dismissed me because it was an outside test.what's your thoughts on this.And tell me this?Do smoking MJ help any of you with your pain because it really helps mine?I stopped because of the threatAlso i have been in pain management for ten years and is yet to be tested until i volunteered for that pain program.
Jelisa68
22 Sep 2016
Hello this is not true... They do check for Mary Kay... They check for all drugs and opioids... This is just a way for doctors to have some control over people... And some of us get a bill for $600 everytime... This isn't fail to have everyone labeled as a drug user... Doctors should be able to see how a person looks when under the influence of drugs..
tazpet
1 May 2017
LoriiTV1 BRAVO!!! Mother Earth is always the best!
fireguy
17 Jan 2010
they are checking to see if the med.s you are prescribed are in you system to make shure your not getting from them and selling it on the streat I don't think they even look at anything elese
sweetsonggirl
14 Jan 2010
Most pain clinics and pain doctors require a patient to sign an opioid contract before getting an opioid prescription. Part of that contract requires that patients submit to random drug tests during clinic visits.
Yes, it is annoying and a little invasive. Yes, if you are on the up and up and don't abuse your meds or illegal drugs, it seems a little insulting. But there are people that do use pain meds recreationally or combine them with street drugs, and that can lead to problems. I once mentioned to my normal gp that I wasn't fond of the drug tests at the pain clinic; I would much rather be the kind of person that doesn't have to take any drugs. She agreed that for the average patient, drug tests can be an onus, but in some cases they save a patients life. She also told me that she had lost one of her very first pain patients because he had decided to combine his methadone with heroine.
After hearing that, I felt less intruded upon by the drug tests. They are a necessary discomfort.
As far as your mary jane issue goes, I cannot give a definitive answer. I think it really depends on the state in which you live (because of differing cannabis laws from state to state) and your clinic's drug policy. I can however say that living in Seattle, I have many friends that smoke pot. None of them have ever had a problem discussing their drug usage with their doctors. At the most sever, I have known people who's doctors help get them into a rehabilitation program if they are addicted to a certain drug. (Though this hasn't happened to any of the cannabis users I know.) I think at the very worst, they could say you are no longer able to receive opioid prescriptions and they would only give you enough to ween off after that. But I doubt that would happen.
If it is an issue at your next appointment, just be honest. Assuming you are a chronic pain patient, it is understandable that you might seek relief in cannabis from time to time. If you are asked, just be honest and tell your doctor how often you smoke and what the driving factors for your drug use are. (ie. pain relief or recreational use.) Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to doctors. They need to get a full picture of who you are physically and mentally in order to help you.
missy2
14 Jan 2010
i agree with all of you i have a drug test every time i go to my pain management appointment first of all they check the temperature to make sure its your pee, then they send it to a lab for results they are looking for all kinds of things. i went ahead and told my dr. that when i visited a certain friends they helped me out with my pain level through smoke all he said was did it help, and he couldn't prescribe it and nothing else was said. he also has the most rude PA i've ever come in contact. 6 months ago i told her that she indimidated me what a big mistake so the next 3 months appt. i got her again, she didn't listen to my pain level rewrote my rx's and out the door i went and for the past 4 months i've been in bed missed xmas etc. last tuesday i saw my dr., he saw how much pain i was in, changed my med's, did a drug test, some trigger injections,we bonded again and for the past 1 1/2 days i have felt like a new woman.thanks for letting me ramble . hope this has helped someone or everyone in pain support
NormW281
14 Jan 2010
You might need to worry,the results of your test is never instant,your Doctor will have your results when you go back, I have been down this road many times... Anyway Good Luck with your Test.!
nurseyart
2 July 2010
you can not listen to everyones advise. people are nice, but no common sence. do not call the dr... red flag! the dr would wonder what are you worried about? if you do not smoke often it will not stay in your system long, maybe a couple days. it depends on your size. mj stays in your fat cells. my brother is a heavy smoker. quit smoking for a month and a half for a new job. he weighs about 230# and he failed it. my sister weighs 120 took 2 hits on a sat. at 3am. come mon afternoon while at work had a random, and passed. she drank a ton on the way to the test, water, tea and oj. so if you must smoke a little the week after your appt... a little. and drink a lot of fluids. and thats no guarantee.
Inactive
30 Oct 2009
I'll answer the question when one is asked???
Apparently the refills were good !!
Leave well enough alone! It's when they DONT refill
the meds , that there is an issue!
It's all good!
loritv1
30 Oct 2009
Well "mad as hell" it seems you figured out the rest of my question. Sorry, it was my first time. Yes, my question was... My doctor did a drug test yesterday. I don't know if they did the test on line or if they sent it off to a lab. Before I left, he refilled both of my prescriptions... which I need for ruptured discs in my neck. Should I assume that the test was okay or could results still be pending?Mary Jane is my only concern. THANK YOU!
Inactive
30 Oct 2009
I guess if you got your meds, call them, and
ask!! Don't be afraid--THEY CANT EAT YA!
I also have cervical arthritis, just got an MRI
DONE, looks like it's time for laminectomy!?
And guess what I got for pain?? A pile of anti-
inflamms! NSAIDS. because of what the last
doc did and said (see profile if interested)!
As far as the MJ showing up, is there any way
you can be honest with the doc, & tell him it helps
the pain and boosts your appetite while on meds!!!
Just never know... the truth has turned around and
bit me on the bum, so I guess it's a roll of the dice!!
Good Luck!!! Wait for results before you say
anything!!
Inactive
30 Oct 2009
Hey- forgot to say: if it is pain mgt., surely they
won't have an issue if it shows, if you tell doctor
that you didn't say anything , because you didn't know
how they would feel about it. But it is FINALLY
GETTING THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES
IN THE MED. community!! I DONT INDULGE,
but being a child of the 70's, I used to, just like
everyone else. Wait and see, if at all possible, tell them
the truth! So much easier!
Again, chin up!! You could be like me... hurting and sober x
three years, and no pain meds... :-(
loritv1
31 Oct 2009
Hey, thanks a lot. I really appreciate your sincerity. I would be mad as hell if I suffered without getting the assistance of pain medication. I have arthritus in my neck really bad with four bulging discs. I can't imagine you NOT being able to get some help with pain medication. Can you go to another doctor? I thought that was what pain management was all about? Well, bottom line, I really feel bad for you.
p.s. I laughed when you said "they can't eat me." I don't know why I'm so f-ing scared of "the man." Ha ha. Guess it was my strict Baptist upbringing. If you ask me, I've seen alcohol do far more damage to people than marijuana. Just check out all the car accidents on the Interstates on a Saturday night.
Thanks again and good luck getting relief from your pain.
harleyhoney2130
31 Oct 2009
i know a guy that he got his refills and when he went back he has smoked pot and his dr dissmissed him / you cannot abuse illigal drugs and get anything for pain
loritv1
1 Nov 2009
I didn't say that I abuse illegal drugs. I also had my thyroid completely removed 9 years ago because of cancer. During the surgery the doctor "accidentaly" destroyed all four of my parathyroids as well. I have constant fibrolmyalgia pain in addition to my cervical arthritus and four bulging discs. Sometimes a small amount of cannibus can help to further eliminate the pain. I'm only 42 and sometimes I feel like I'm 82.
Inactive
2 Nov 2009
Now don't you let other flip comments get your
pants in a wad !!! It isn't the people on this site
that matter, it your own , personal situation
that you should be concerned about!!!
I am like you, when it comes to being afraid
of docs, rude nurses, pharmacists and helpers that
enjoy intimidating us--- those are the bad guys!!!
I'm almost sure that quite a few states have legalized smoke, and are
removing the restrictions on the laws that seemed
to contradict the entire program. To those of us who
don't have an RX for medicinal herbage, yes, it's an
"illicet drug". But for those who have no compassion
for persistent, unrelenting pain, then they don't
need to comment on your entry!!
I have been in bed for three days, hurting. When your
neck hurts w/ arthritis, like ours, & there isn't
a comfortable position to be found, go ahead and puff.
One thing you must remember: that the dr should not
take you off of your MEDS all at once, like they did me.
If your urine came back positive for mj, don't worry- he sure
as hell will tell you!!! So why don't you make a PLAN B
just in case, and try not to worry too much!!
RELAX, BREETHE DEEP, SLOW BREATHS!!
signed
MAD AS HELL
harleyhoney2130
29 Oct 2009
most pain drs do drug test to make sure you are taking your meds and to make sure you are not abusing any other drugs.
Inactive
30 Oct 2009
Sounds logical... life isn't always logical
kimmie1
30 Oct 2009
i have never had my doctor ask me to take a drug test...
B_kathie
12 Nov 2010
yes they do,,randomly too! ran out of my soams and need to know if they will come up as benzo,or barb orjust as soma... do u know,or could you help me with this,,as if they decide to test today,,they will take somas away if not in sysyem and I need them beacuse I ahd backsurgey an am .serios pain and the soma helps out a lot along w/ my opiate. thanks for listening,,looking forward to hearing from you,,have a great day! I hope you can answer this afternoon.
mpvt
29 Oct 2009
What is your question???
Inactive
30 Oct 2009
Glad you need assistance with interrogatory
statement... Ending in? But still lost ~~
kimmie1
30 Oct 2009
i am with you. what is your question? are you asking if it is normal for your doctor to do a drug test in order to fill your scripts? if so, then i would worry...
loritv1
30 Oct 2009
Sorry it was my first time. I added more details to my question.
Jennifer18
1 Dec 2016
I could possibly get drug tested tomorrow by my pain management dr. I have taken mare narco than I should for the past two days. If I drink a lot of water and do not take any meds today should I be ok tomorrow
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