Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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casamom
casamom
I'm on my way to my pain doc. I go every four months to see him. I truly hate going because unfortunately with the way things are today, those of us who are in legitimate pain and need these meds to function, are seen too often as drug seekers. I get urine tested each time I go. I am okay with that, except that I have tested positive for marijuana before because of the phenergan I am on for nausea. So a week before I go I have to limit myself so I don't test positive again. This time I have had to take them, so I'm praying it doesn't happen again. The whole thing is just so anxiety producing, I'm always waiting for something to go wrong. The thought that someone has that much control over me is scary. Anyway, I just needed to vent a little. Thank you all for listening. God bless.
billwfriend
billwfriend
does the doctor know about the phenogram? If so he should know why you test positive.....good luck
fayre
fayre
Bring in your prescription for the Phenergran so that they know you take it. Then it shouldn't be a problem when it shows up . I'm sorry they put you through that.

Hugs,

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Mary Ellen
violetmist
violetmist
I think that is horrible that you are urine tested each time you go to your Dr. I am so sorry. That would make me feel so horrible, I would feel so insulted... But that is me... Yes, others can spoil it for you but if there is no suspecting reason that you are abusing I see this as bad medical practice. How long have you been urine tested and how long have you been with this Dr? I would also have much more anxiety over this. Just because I would feel like a criminal. Does your Dr know you take phenergan? If so he has to know it has marijuana in it. I didn't know that. I was going to ask my Dr. for some for my nausea. If it was me I would find a new Dr. So sorry you have to go through this.
yadlim
yadlim
The pain management group I am with require periodic urine tests, but every single time it is unreasonable - IMO.

I know that I fear doctor apts - and for good reason. At least half of the time they hurt more than they help.

I am currently in that fear of what will happen when I go mode. I see my pain doc in just over 24 hours.

I need to stop and make a list of things to talk about so I don't miss any while I am there. I am pretty sure they thought I was drug seeking - right up to the point when I flat stated that my goal was to STOP all opiates. Six months in and I am still on my same dose of opiates, but now have a whole host of other side effects that screw with my head even worse. Sigh. I am so tired of this run around.

sorry to rant
yadlim
keeska
keeska
You should report the false positive mj test from phenergan to the FDA. Docs need to know about this. Eating a poppy seed muffin can cause a false positive for opiates.
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