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How To Relieve Neck Pain After Surgery Without Using Opiate?
I had neck surgery and I am on a pain regimen. I havae to take a pre-employment drug test. I have a note from my Doctor and she said I should test positive for opiates..........My potential new employer is aware of this but I am worry this could be a deal breaker. I have tried not taking them but I am miserable with neck pain. Any advice??
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Hi,
They take a good 5 days to clear out of the system. If one is going to be guaranteed to test positive, getting benefit from them would at least be something. Most of the benefit is in the first week.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
They take a good 5 days to clear out of the system. If one is going to be guaranteed to test positive, getting benefit from them would at least be something. Most of the benefit is in the first week.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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