Most of us have probably been treated like junkies in ER rooms ... and it is insulting and my GP mentioned genetic testing for how I metabolize drugs. Morphine, for instance, doesn't work for me. and a few other things ... plus I seem to build up tolerances quickly and have always experienced poor pain control after procedures. I would like to blame the hospital I'm chained to because of my surgeons, but maybe it is me. Time will tell! anyway, if you experience poor pain management, ask your doctor about this testing. My GP ordered it, and later my NS sent in a genetic counselor (who will go over the results with me, I guess ...)
http://www.iversongenetics.com/dme-genotype.html
If I am JUST in pain I do not seek treatment because of this issue, especially at ER rooms but the genetic counselor said they can create medical ID cards with whatever is found. I'm pretty excited about this because it has been an issue since I was a 12. I mean, really, since I was twelve. saying morphine doesn't work. ER personnel seem to immediately label you a drug seeker if you tell them what works and what doesn't.