negative result despite taking meds and patch was currently on

[mindysu3]

I was on oxycodone 5mg and a fentanyl patch 12 mcg per hour my doc had me give a urine sample which i could have refused but thought I had nothing to hide.  2 weeks later I went in and he told me that my results were negative for both meds and my anxiety med that I take 1-3 times daily he said he had to discharge me. i begged him to give me another test and showed him that I had my patch on. they let me give another urine sample which again was negative.  they said they could not prescribe me any more but did find a place that would take blood for a serum drug test.  what withdrawls symptoms will occur  and why would they not show up in my urine.  after 7 years I finally found the right meds that did not make me sick and now they are taken away.  I understand on their end why they can't but I don't understand the negative results. any ideas why this happened or any one who has experianced this would help.

[maggie27330]

First of all, I am so sorry for your difficulties. I wish I knew what area you lived, in that I have a prince of a management doc whom I have used for years.  I am unable to see him anymore due to distance problems.  He heard me, while listening, he trusted me that I was telling the truth.  I had to change my doc and I am afraid that he is going to play god junior on me.  Oh well...I have fired doctors before, and I can do it again.
I have read the majority of your posts and you are forgetting that he works for you. I know it is easier said than done, but you are giving him the power over you.  Contact your state's Medical Assn, make a stink, contact the BBB, you would not believe how much an impact thay can make.   Sorry, I am a child of the 60s and tend to lead with the weapon of information and confidence.  Besides...doctors tend not to pxxx off old people.
As it has been stated, many docs are scared to death to have any seeming  impropriety in narcotic prescribing.  You can blame the "just say no" program for this one.
Might I suggest (as I was one) speak to some nurses about this, friends you might have, see who is out there.
I do sympathize with you.  Drug level tests are about as reliable as some pregnancy tests.

[Dilullo]

Not sure why the oxy didnt show, but I have heard people say that only special tests can detect the patch. I had a drug test after being on the fentanlylpatch for over 3 weeks and it did not show up. Granted is was a simple test designed for marijuana detection. Yes Im on probation for marijuana, the porbation officer knows Im on the patch and was quite perplexed when it didnt show up, meaning the fentanyl. He saw it on my arm and I filled the sample jar while he watched. Go figure...Id take a pill right in front of your doctor and then have him test you the next day, sounds crazy, but then again, this entire thing sounds crazy..Good luck and hang in there

[frustratedakmom]

i am also having a negative ua and blood serum results.  i am prescribed to take the 25 level fentanyl patch every 48 hours.  My Dr. has done the ua tests 3 times at my request because I am trying to prove my innocence.  I have been on these medications for 7 years, and have been accused to selling my meds for the last 4 months.  She tells me this is the last time she can prescribe them.  I am also going to be looking for a new pmp through my old physician.  I have never had this, I am angry, and confused.  I am glad though that I have found this website so I can take factual information to the clinic so they can look into providing better tests to their patients.

[graceinchrist]

Dear Mollyrae, i am writing to inquire about where i may find "your Journals" that you spoke to mindysu3 about back in July of 2009.  Reason being becasue I too am having "sudden" problems with my Adderall  (120 pills) are not showing up in either my U.A.'s or the Blood Tests...  Please Advise  Thank You Very Much,

[pmuse]

You were tested wrong..all wrong.  Next time as for them to send out for a full tox screen test on you.  In house urines are NOT reliable...Not every for a urinary tract infection trust
me I know as I had one/came back neg then I convulsed and almost died because I was not treated.  I'd report the doctor as if we just ignore this stuff none of us will be treated properly, legally, and most of all aid in our healing.  Don't even put this doctor down as one you'd seen.  We have this Privacy thing right..Yet all these doctors violate this and judge us.  Why?  Because there are alot ALOT of folks out there messing up a good pain management arrangement so we can survive to live as best we can by abusing, selling, and then it's on 20/20 and we're all cooked.. Good luck.

[bbg231]

just found out that THERE IS A SEPRETE DRUG TEST FOR PERCOCET thats why I think I failed my drug test just read online there is a seprete test for percocet than other opiodes apparently percocet is a opiod not opietes  most standand drug tests test for opites not opiods. I take 6 5mg percocet everyday for 3 yrs and some how I failed my drug test now I know why!!! when I did mention this to the doctor my doctor brought in to accuse me of selling my pills He flipped out said it was the same test NOT TRUE!!!!!!!! so come monday I will be faxing him this info from google and start looking for a new doctor, but hopefully this will stop the accussations of us innosent people who take or percocet as percrbed