False positive drug tests...

[darqknife]

First of all, I do not smoke marijuana... Recently I had a drug test for a new job, and it tested positive for marijuana. I'm confused, pissed off, and left wondering how the hell this happened. After looking up random posts on various websites, I learned that ibuprofen could have messed with the results.

Before you call shenanigans, let me make note that I take around 3,000 mg of ibuprofen daily. I am a poor boy from a poor family, and can't afford dental care. I need every single tooth removed, and definitely can't afford it. Every tooth is broken, and I am in constant pain. When I wake up, I take 800-1,200 mg's depending on pain. Before and after every meal, I take at least 800 mg because chewing, or rather nawing, is INCREDIBLY painful. I also take 800-1,200 before I go to sleep, or else I'll wake up in 2-4 hours in incredible pain. I wish I smoked weed, cause it would save me the trouble of having all the side effects of taking so much, but I can't afford that anyways.

Remember, this is about the drug test, not how I'm killing my insides by taking so much. Can anyone tell me if it actually is possible that taking 3,000 mg of ibuprofen every day, all year round, could mess with the results of this drug test?

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi there -

Many places in the US offer low-cost or free dental care to low-income residents. They often have restrictions, but call your local health department or check out these sites (we aren't vouching for them, or the sites' accuracy, so be sure to do the research):

http://www.freedentalcare.us/

http://dentallifeline.org/our-state-programs/

We wish you the best.

Emily
The MedHelp Team

[Goodspear]

I know the Poppy Seeds can cause false positives.  They are often on bagels and other baked goods that people eat regularly.  http://www.webmd.com/news/20100528/drug-tests-often-trigger-false-positives