Thief when caught called my dr

[lininfl99]

I had a roommate who got a dui and was caught with 3 pills of my methadone.At first he told me that he found them in my car which he was driving which at first I believed until I found out from some one else that it wasnt the case.He was angry because I would not tell the state attorney this story.I recieved a call from my dr asking me to come in in which I did and he drug tested me and did not find the meds in my system. I had to go to my sons and forgot the pills and could not go back to get them because I was watching his kids and they live quite a way from my home.This is the honest truth.I didnt even have my stomach or sleep medicine.I had a rough 5 days. My daughter in law feels bad about this so she and my son went to my dr office to tell him what had happened and he would not speak to them about it and said that the letter of termination was self explainitory.In the letter he said he would give me medication to wean me off and said that he could not give me a referral to other pain management offices but suggested because of my condition I seek another pain management dr.I am making another appointment with another dr but also need my records transferred in which he said he would do this.I dont know whether to tell the new dr the truth or just not say anything.This keeps me up at nights and the anxiety is killing me.I cant go back to bed with this pain .I suffer with a bad back and fibromalgia.I had back surgery and have a 12 inch scar from this.Does anyone know how to approach this? Please let me know. lininfl99

[sandee1818]

You have to have a presciption or order for a blood test but the ER would most likley order one.
Ask for a cbc and drug level test to check liver function , the doc would not deny this request.

[Mollyrae]

Hi:
I second Sandee's advise for a blood test., That will confirm the presence of the Methadone. I'm not sure but I think you would have to pay for a test that is not ordered.
Do you have Medical Insurance?

[sandee1818]

I remembr reading an article about methodone and itsaid this is the one of the rare drugs that will even build up in your bones. This is why researchers say it can cause bone loss. I am not 100% sure on the details as it has been a long time since I read it but the methodone should have shown on your test provided the test was sensitive enough to pick up the small amount.
These test have different cut off levels.
Th damage has been done now so where do you go from here, be honest! Never lie or try and deicieve your doctor because I promise you it will only end in disaster.
Make sure the new Dr knows the circumstances and let him/her know you will be willing to under go any kind of trust exercises needed. As in weekly or even daily scripts and testing and anything else they may ask of you.
It will be very difficult to say the least to get a new Dr to take you but if you try and let them know your willing to do whatever it takes to win their trust maybe you will find a Dr willing to help you.
Have you had a blood test to get accurate levels of the methodone?

(forgive my errors working from my mobile phone)

[Mollyrae]

I have thought about locking my meds up too. I would hate to have someone take one my patches, not only because I need them but if the person is not opiate tolorant enough it could kill them. Thank goodness it is only my Husband and I. I have also warned him on the potency of the drug just so he knows (he would never ever take my meds)...Thank's Jolly...good idea

[Tuckamore]

Jolly, And you are so right to do that. I do the same with all my meds accept for a 24 hour supply that is kept in a more convenient, smaller but still locked compartment.  Every morning I fill the 24 hour supply and than lock everything up again. Better safe than sorry. I often keep my 4 year old grandson and I would die if he ever got one of my meds. You must search to find either locked items.

Isn't that what most ppl do? That would be an interesting question. Where do you keep your narcotics?

Be well, Tuck

[jollyman069]

soory about your problem..when it comes to my meds.. because i have grandchildren that visit me they are young 5 and under and because i have kids and their friends that drop by and see me, i keep my pain meds which are very strong ina lock box.. i would jsut die if one of my grandkids were to get into thm and take one and cause makjor harm if not death to them.. and i would seriouslt hurt someoine who stole my meds...so to be safe to aall i have a lock box, which byu the way isnot out in the open for all to see and wonder about

[Tuckamore]

Hello Lininfl,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum of MedHelp.

You question on what to tell your new PMP has an easy answer. You must tell the truth. You would be ill advised to attempt to begin a new relationship with a physician with lies or even with any physician. Lies have a way of catching up with a person and you end up with even more problems than when you started.

Quite frankly I don't know how you were able to tolerate 5 days without pain medication. I could not handle one day without it pain relievers. I hope you no longer have a roommate that you cannot trust. You will be fortunate if you are not prosecuted for diversion of narcotics.

I don't want to get on a soap box but we are all responsible to see that our medications are in a safe place. I check my bottles frequently. If I were ever to miss medication I would report it asap. My narcotics are the other thing that keeps me functioning, I would not want to lose that privilege or place my physician or myself in jeopardy.

Good luck to you. I am concerned you may have some issues obtaining your pain medications in the future. So again I urge you to be honest and forthcoming with the new PMP. Hopefully they will give you a second chance.

Take care, Tuck

[Mollyrae]

Hello lininfl99 and welcome to Med Help;

I am sorry to hear of your situation. It is not good and the prognosis for further treatment is bleek. You should be totally honest with your new Doctor not just because it is the right thing to do but your records will show the truth.
Unfortunately the Doctors have heard every story in book about why pain meds are not in your systen when they should be. I'm not saying that your not telling the truth but to the Doctor, your story is suspicious. I know you said that your Son lives a ways away but the thing I don't get is if you were staying for 5 days then anyone who takes the Meds you do would make the long drive back and if by plane, would call the Doc's office and explain the situation because you were so far away.
Also because you had a roomate taking your meds then found by police and you not having the meds in your system is very good grounds for any Doctor to never treat you again.
I wish I had better advise for you but I think your going to have an extremely difficult time getting any narcotic again. The DEA is really cracking down on PM Doc's or all pain prescribing Doc's for that matter.
Take care and good luck in the future, I'm sure you'll need it.
Mollyrae