I HAD SOMANY DRUGS IN MY SYSTEM I WAS AFRAID I WAS HURTING MY SYSTEM. NOW MY DR, SAYS NO MORE PAIN PILLS. NO WEANING ME OFF OR ANYTHING. HE SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM, CAUS IT SHOWS I HAVE NO DRUGS IN MY SYSTEM! I HAVE CRONIC PAIN, JUST HAD A LUMBAR LAMENECTOMY ON BACK, AND A COMPRESSION FUSION ON MY NECK, 22 DAYS AGO. THE PAIN IS INTENSE WITH THE MEDS. CAN A DR JUST6 TAKE YOU OFF MEDS, JUST LIKE THAT, BECAUSE THE URINE SHOWS NO DRUGS?/??? IN THE HOSPITAL, I WAS GIVEN DILOTTED (SP) DEMEROL, INTRAV. FOR 3 5 DAYS ALSO. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND DEMANDED A RETEST, A BLOOD TEST, TO PROVE THE URINE WAS WRONG. THEY REFUSED, AND THE DR, WONT WRITE AN ORDER FOR IT.HE SIAD "IT'S NEGITIVE, SO YOU AREN'T TAKING THE PILLS I PRESCRIBED. END OF STORY!" I OFFERED TO PAY FOR IT, AND STILL CANT GET ONE. ISIT EVEN LEGAL TO DO THIS?? PLEASE ANYONE HELP..THANKS SO MUCH!!
2007-02-15 12:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by 1BIGDADDY 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
wow that must hurt maybe get a second opinion and a blood test to show the drugs in your system. if you reg doc is trying to tell you no more than maybe he is a masochist and likes to see you in pain. definitely get a 2nd opinion though before your perscription runs out. and ask the next doctor if he has any other suggestions for pain relief.
2007-02-15 12:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My surgeon was very super strict about pain meds. He only allowed Hydrocodone after the surgery for about 10 days. He would not allow any meds prior to surgery, I was in horrible pain and he agreed but said to be strong,you can do it. So, does a doctor have to wean you off drugs? No, unless it could cause health issues. Does he have to give you meds because you say you have pain, even if he knows you have pain? No, doctors are getting pretty tight with pain medicine these days because so many people are abusing them,they don't want to get nailed with over prescribing of narcotics/or other drugs. I don't think there is anything else you can do, try to learn how to live with it I guess.
2007-02-15 15:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it is legal for a doctor to do so. What you should do is take your medical records with you to a new doctor, preferably a pain doctor at a pain management clinic. Review your records and surgeries with the new doc. As long as you can prove you have been prescribed the medicines you claim, the new doctor should have no problem picking up where the old doctor left off. I would talk to the new doc about the urine test, as well. Ask him how that can happen, and tell him you would be willing to submit a urine or blood test any time at his request to prove you're taking the medicines as prescribed. As long as you have a track record from the old doctor that the new doctor can prove and follow, you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck.
2007-02-19 05:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy ♪♫♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would a doctor order a urine drug test to see if you are taking the medication he prescribed? That's ridiculous! I suggest you find yourself a second opinion, yesterday!
I also agree w/ the above.
2007-02-17 16:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by Pantera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Narcotic Painkillers leave the system in 2-3 days.
Ask for a hair test.
2007-02-15 12:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by royalpainshane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry i dont know, consult a lawyer. dont hire one, just talk to one to find out if its legal. if its not, then a tell yuor doctor you'll take legala ction. if he doesntgive yuo back the meds, then hire the lawyer
2007-02-15 12:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they only search for illegal drugs
2007-02-15 12:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋