i had my pain meds stolen by someone i thought was my friend. now i have to go to my MD for a pill count. should i try to substitute a similar looking med or tell him the truth, it being her word against mine. i really need my pain meds as i have DJD in my spine and hips.
2006-11-11 19:04:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is a really awful situation all the way around.
You really need to tell your doctor the truth. I know that it's her word against yours, and I know from experience that doctors are stingy with pain meds for a reason: they are monitored by the DEA and they can lose their license to practice if things get out of hand. Your best bet is just to fess up and tell the doc the truth. Hopefully, if this is the first time this has happened, he or she will be understanding and will be willing to work with you on it. You might ask them about ways you can safeguard your meds so they are not stolen again. I know one woman I used to work with had to take pain meds that are very valuable on the street. It never crossed her mind that someone would steal them, but her kids had a bunch of friends over and during that evening all her meds disappeared. She had to get a little box that has a combination on it, kind of like a little safe you would have in the house, and that's what she keeps her meds in now.
I seriously doubt that substituting a similar looking pill will work. Doctors that dispense controlled substances are very familiar with what they look like, and if you are caught, it will just make you look like a liar of the worst sort.
So to summarize, here's my advice:
Don't socialize with the thief anymore. They obviously don't understand that you need that medication for a reason, and that you don't just have it for kicks.
Put your meds someplace very safe where no one can get at them or steal them.
Tell the doc the truth, even if it means you have to go without meds for a period of time and suffer pain. Trust me when I say I understand that is a big deal, and I am not saying it flippantly. Hopefully, your doc will work with you, but depending on the laws where you live, he or she may be unable to prescribe more for you for a while.
I hope everything works out. I will be thinking of you, and hoping you are okay.
2006-11-11 19:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the police and make out a report and tell your doctor the truth, and with a copy of the report he may just belive you for the simple fact that you did at least report it. And get your friend some help if she needs to steal someone's pain meds she really needs someone to help her.
2006-11-12 03:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by melissa j 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry to hear of Your pain.Tell the truth a simple blood test will show the pill count in Your body," The Half Life" a new
pill will most likely not help.I wish you the best.
2006-11-12 03:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth. The doctor should be able to distinguish the real pills from the similar looking pills if they are a good doctor anyway.
2006-11-12 03:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by sammi_stephens 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who would steal your pain medicine isn't your friend. Nor is he very bright. It is never a good idea to take medicine that hasn't been prescribed specifically for you. Stay away from this character. Who know what he might steal next?
2006-11-12 03:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
be honest. If yourpills were really stolen, tell the doc that.
It is a shame so many people have had this happen to them that docotrs are suspeicous, but honesty is always best.
2006-11-12 03:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kris R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As they say, 'honesty is the best policy', be honest and tell the dr. the truth
2006-11-12 03:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would just tell the doc the truth as long as it doesnt happend all the time there is no reason why they shouldnt belive u good luck.
2006-11-12 03:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by carmen_dyer2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth, don't wait until your appointment tell them now tell them who took them etc if you don't you may regret it. Good luck
2006-11-12 03:08:00 · answer #9 · answered by Abi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that you should tell the truth as by hiding it may affect your life too. all the best.
2006-11-12 03:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋