I feel like such a fool. I am kicking myself. Please listen to this advice so you won't make the same mistake that I have.
About 2 weeks ago, I was working and my right hip was hurting from being on my feet. I couldn't take a step with my right foot without the sharp piercing pain. A coworker gave me an Ultram she said "for arthritic pain". Thinking I did the right thing by looking it up quickly in the drug guide, I saw that it wasn't a controlled substance and I took it.
The other day I interviewed for my dream job... took a urine drug test and found out today that it was positive for tramadol.
I'm so furious! It's all my fault for thinking that little pill wouldn't hurt. I was so damn desperate to take something to help ease the pain. This sux!!!
I'm sure you won't make this mistake because we are all told not to take other people's meds. I was just trying to finish off a double shift. Never will I make this mistake again. Never:devil: !!!
I have been reading all of these replies with both concern and compasion.
I have been in the situation where I just needed some relief to finish my shift. I have borrowed over the counter NSAIDS, but would never consider a prescription from someone else.
I also have been unfortunate enough to have hurt my back on the job. When I went to my physician, I told him I did not like narcotics and would prefer to try something else if posible. He prescribed Ultram stating that it had good relults without the narcotic side effects, and that only about 1% of people taking it had any of the "narcotic high" asociated with other narcotics. I tried it and it did nothing for the pain. It felt like taking Tylenol.
I am one of those people with a low tolerance for pain, so when someone tells me they are in pain, I believe them. I have known too many nurses who would not give patients pain medication stating "they don't look like they are in pain". Maybe I should work for you MD Terminator..
I have learned so much reading this entire thread. 2 of the agencies I work for do random drug screens, chosen by the computer. In the last 5 years I have not been asked for a drug list prior taking the tests. I am completely surprised that Tramadol came up in the drug test. It was given to me by my primary care physician with the name ultracet, tylenol added. I am very glad it is written in my medical chart. Had I not read this thread I would not know of the potential danger and problems it might cause. I will not be cavalier with it's usage as like others in the thread have pointed out it's potential problems.
To me Dave's word on pain meds you can take to the bank.
To the OP, be happy you do not live in Florida because all positive urine tests are sent directly to the BON.
I feel like such a fool. I am kicking myself. Please listen to this advice so you won't make the same mistake that I have.
Texas Girl
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I have been reading all of these replies with both concern and compasion.
I have been in the situation where I just needed some relief to finish my shift. I have borrowed over the counter NSAIDS, but would never consider a prescription from someone else.
I also have been unfortunate enough to have hurt my back on the job. When I went to my physician, I told him I did not like narcotics and would prefer to try something else if posible. He prescribed Ultram stating that it had good relults without the narcotic side effects, and that only about 1% of people taking it had any of the "narcotic high" asociated with other narcotics. I tried it and it did nothing for the pain. It felt like taking Tylenol.
I am one of those people with a low tolerance for pain, so when someone tells me they are in pain, I believe them. I have known too many nurses who would not give patients pain medication stating "they don't look like they are in pain". Maybe I should work for you MD Terminator..