I am writing this as a continuation to this post:
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=541834
I am referred to this place by another suboxone Dr., who I had found on some listing online. The place I called had a waiting list, and I am told that the place where I am going does not (now I see why!).
I test positive for opiates and THC when I go in the first time. I am then very sick and dehydrated. Piss was like dark orange.
I then took a second test a week later. I had just got out of my very strenuous, overnight job, at which I drink alout of water. If I don't stay well hydrated I would honestly worry about my health. I had also just managed to quit smoking weed, very abruptly, several days before that test and had hardly been eating. I am thinking this played a part in the especially low levels. They made a huge deal about the THC and said that if it was still pos in 2 weeks, there would be consequences (more frequent visits for more intesive and frequent counseling which means more $$$).
When I went in 2 weeks later I was quite sure there would be no issues. I had not taken anything but suboxone since I quit smoking trees. they told me I was suspected of tampering and I was now required to take the UA supervised in this tiny, stall-like bathroom. Seriously the dude was like <1ft from me! Panic ensues (See the anon post referenced above for more info). I was unable to give a sample, After a counseling session, which consisted of them laying out in more detail what they suspected me of doing and basically made me feel like shit, I was grudgingly cleared by the counselor to go into the bathroom. The last thing she said to me was that there would be problems on my next visit if my levels were not normal (they have to send it out to get anything other than pos/neg results
Rescheduled for friday, where I had no problem giving a sample as there was no observer this time and I did not have to talk to the counselor. Apparently Tuesday's session was enough to satisfy her sadistic desires. She did at one point walk through the waiting room and scowl at me. I saw the Dr. and briefly explained what had happened as far as me panicking, but did not really get into why my creatine might be low. I hadn't really worked out what was going on at that point. I also thought it might be better not to try and give him all these crazy excuses when I'm really not really sure what caused the low level, all I know is that I did not tamper.
I ended up kind of liking the Dr. When I told him how good I was doing he listened and was supportive and encouraging. At this point I was very glad that I had toughed out the problems I had and stayed on the program. I do have some issues with him, but I've never been really that fond of doctors, and we do seem to get along great.
I feel like I should get a new Dr. just for the fact that they implied there would be an issue if my test came back low creatinine again, which for all I know, it could. I have one month to find a better place, but if for some reason I cannot, I will always have the option to try and make it work.
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=541834
I am referred to this place by another suboxone Dr., who I had found on some listing online. The place I called had a waiting list, and I am told that the place where I am going does not (now I see why!).
I test positive for opiates and THC when I go in the first time. I am then very sick and dehydrated. Piss was like dark orange.
I then took a second test a week later. I had just got out of my very strenuous, overnight job, at which I drink alout of water. If I don't stay well hydrated I would honestly worry about my health. I had also just managed to quit smoking weed, very abruptly, several days before that test and had hardly been eating. I am thinking this played a part in the especially low levels. They made a huge deal about the THC and said that if it was still pos in 2 weeks, there would be consequences (more frequent visits for more intesive and frequent counseling which means more $$$).
When I went in 2 weeks later I was quite sure there would be no issues. I had not taken anything but suboxone since I quit smoking trees. they told me I was suspected of tampering and I was now required to take the UA supervised in this tiny, stall-like bathroom. Seriously the dude was like <1ft from me! Panic ensues (See the anon post referenced above for more info). I was unable to give a sample, After a counseling session, which consisted of them laying out in more detail what they suspected me of doing and basically made me feel like shit, I was grudgingly cleared by the counselor to go into the bathroom. The last thing she said to me was that there would be problems on my next visit if my levels were not normal (they have to send it out to get anything other than pos/neg results
Rescheduled for friday, where I had no problem giving a sample as there was no observer this time and I did not have to talk to the counselor. Apparently Tuesday's session was enough to satisfy her sadistic desires. She did at one point walk through the waiting room and scowl at me. I saw the Dr. and briefly explained what had happened as far as me panicking, but did not really get into why my creatine might be low. I hadn't really worked out what was going on at that point. I also thought it might be better not to try and give him all these crazy excuses when I'm really not really sure what caused the low level, all I know is that I did not tamper.
I ended up kind of liking the Dr. When I told him how good I was doing he listened and was supportive and encouraging. At this point I was very glad that I had toughed out the problems I had and stayed on the program. I do have some issues with him, but I've never been really that fond of doctors, and we do seem to get along great.
I feel like I should get a new Dr. just for the fact that they implied there would be an issue if my test came back low creatinine again, which for all I know, it could. I have one month to find a better place, but if for some reason I cannot, I will always have the option to try and make it work.