My doc of 20 years, started taking urine samples. He found some thc in mine. I got the 'they should legalize that stuff' reply from him. Then, I was in the office and a patient sitting next to me said, I fly up here from FLA, because this is the only guy I know that'll give me 'the heavy stuff I need'. I mentioned he shouldn't get caught with anything else in his system.
Long story short, he forgot his cash or check for the doctor, and was quite embarrassed. Docs wife, was wound up that day and got loud with 'Oh you don't know how much $ we're owed...." making the guy feel about the size of an ant.
So, I was called into the office, and said goodbye to this nice guy.
Next thing I know, the docs phone is buzzing, and the wife wants me OUT.
That's what I got too.
I had mailed them my check ahead of time, but she told me there'd be no charge. Of course, she cashed it. And, charged me MORE for my records!

Anyway
Last week over Thanksgiving, I was in the hospital, Here I had been diabetic for a while, my BP was way up. I thought it was my appendix, but they said that whole quadrant was swollen/aggravated, perhaps I was passing a gall stone. Anyway, they wanted to take my gall bladder (probably for the giblet gravy!), but I put the kibosh on that.

So, I'm on insulin and trying to take it a little easy.

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

Good to be back!

Pete
asb

IMHO:
I'm glad "that stuff" isn't legal. **...

Jim,
I'm not a user, a stoner or anything like that.
I got a cookie, a brownie or something, because I changed no behavior and came up clean, next time. I do however think it should be 'controlled', and taxed, not fought! It's so stupid for our government to spend all it does in the wrong direction, if you want to stop use, stop demand, not supply!

But, thanks for your concern.... That was swell!

Pete

asb

LOL Good one Jimbo...heck some of the ** probably need something like that to make them at least happier!!

I think that stuff should be legalized to people in chronic pain that really need it so their pain is lessened. The problem is that all the knuckleheads will say they have chronic pain to be able to legally use it and then the real patients are stuck not having it. It is quite a viscious circle for sure.

My son and I go round and round with this one...he tells me it should be legalized for all and it could be controlled and taxed and maybe our economy would pick up. My constant reply to him is "Well, if it is legalized would you want your brain surgeon or your heart surgeon legally using it and operating on your brain and heart?" That usually seems to stump him.

Another issue hand in hand with this one is our southwestern border. It is a mess and my biggest fear is that the cartels which are already so powerful in Mexico will spill over the border if it is legalized. It will make that beautiful area much more of a mess than it already is. This is a real complex issue. I can't imagine being in Border Patrol down there. They must be so frustrated going to work each day. Sorry got on a roll here.
Have a good day all.
kathy d

I look at it this way. Who would benefit most from a country with it's people too high to defend themselves or think at the polls?

America is spending far too much to 'defend'.
I'm not a user. Not do I care very much.

I got caught in a web, were someone had some cookies or brownies whatever.
But, *edit*, WILL NEVER make it legal! *edit*

OK,
Onto my story, which I was blocked from, sadly.

I got stuck in the hospital, because RSD and it's medications can MASK so many other things!
How do you think that happened?

I'm sick and tired of being called out, because there was the in my urine!
Screw that!
I didn't use it, and, I know so many people among us, that do!
So, forget it!
You got no clue!

What I'm saying, is besides the RSD, and it's medications, and what I have, TOS, Head Injury, four herniated discs, sleep apnea, and I can go on... *edit*

I'm trying to send out a warning, and you'll thank me someday, maybe, because I've had this bum for almost 30 years!

*edit*
ASB
IS IT?

as far as this subject is concerned, *edit*
Yea, let em spend more..... of our tax dollars.
*edit*
Pete

Pete
your bent from the comments over the issue that first popped out to all of us and it seems to me that their was several topics that could have transpired from your thread. The first one that has been commented on and the second that your dr. didn't see you because they claimed to have not gotten your check.
My thought process is not for you to get bent over the comments. Legalizing is more or less creating havoc for the criminals and those who don't need it. Kind of like banning gun sales. do you think it will stop criminals. No. Just the honest man will not have the right to defend themselve.
Second, maybe the wife was having a bad day. Next time you go in you should speak with your dr. about the reaction from his wife.

Pete, it is pretty standard for docs to charge for records. Although the check was cashed, is there now a credit on your account, since you were told there would be no fee for that appointment?

I honestly read your first post twice and I'm still confused.

Your doc wouldn't prescribe you your regular meds due to a bad urine test? Or wouldn't see you due to nonpayment? Or both?

Were you aware at the time you ingested the baked goods? If not, I'd be angry with whomever provided it.

There are docs who refuse to prescribe opiates. There are docs who will prescribe anyone who'll pay their fees opiates. And there are docs who will selectively prescribe opiates to their patients that desperately need them.

I don't know how your state works, but in mine, I know my doc could jeopardize his ability to prescribe opiates to all of his patients if he was caught ignoring one patients dirty urine results.

If he's been your doc for 20 years, I'd assume he's been providing you with good care this whole time?

Were you required to sign a pain contract? If you have a copy, I'd refer to it.

I'm in CA and my doc has offered to refer me out for a marijuana Rx consultation, after another chronic pain patient (not under my doc's care) suggested I inquire. I decided that I don't think it's worth messing with even in a state where I can get it "legally." Nor the expense, btw. Even finding a way to consume it is an issue. I want to be healthier and smoking or eating baked goods all day can't help.

Had they been remotely choosy about who they allowed to gain Rx's in CA, maybe it could have been seen as a legit experiment for the chronically ill. But seriously, anyone can get a RX here.

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