[nutjobrn]

I posted a thread the other day titled: boyfriend, pills, fluids. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with that. I'm new in diversion I have over 7 months clean. My boyfriend was injured and placed on percocet. I was just wondering if it is excreted in bodily fluids. I am really paranoid about my drug tests from all the stories I've heard in my nurse support group. I dont think so but I just wasnt sure. If anyone has any insite PLEASE let me know. Thanks

[CABAYRN]

That is a question I have not run across. However, I can tell you that in my almost 4 years in California's diversion program, after all the hours of IOP, AA/NA and nurse support group, I have never heard of someone testing positive for opiates after being exposed to saliva, semen, etc. I think the only thing you have to worry about is making sure your boyfriend is keeping the Percocet in a safe place.

Hang in there; this program has lots of challenges and difficult times but you will be so amazed when the Promises come true for you!

[dlf2007]

It's a good question but I too think you're safe and am very sure that the Percocet can't be passed on to you via his bodily fluids.

[nutjobrn]

Thank you so much for writing a reply. Thats what I thought but its always nice to have another opinion. Yes, my boyfriend has been amazing about keeping them out of site. He hides them and I know of nothing about them unless we are going some where and I need to drive. He checks to see how I'm doing all the time. For the most part he keeps them at work in his locker because he is in the navy and they have no problem with him working while on them. Which isnt great but at least they are hardly in the apartment. I use to be an ER nurse I thought it was going to be difficult taking him to the ER. But I was amazed that it wasnt bad. No cravings or anything. The only thing was I got pissed off on the ****ty care he got. But anyways... thanks again.

[LisaB19]

This is an interesting question. The only thing that I can add is that according to the package insert, it is secreted in breast milk, in low concentrations. Breast milk is another body fluid, so hmm...

I'm concerned though that they don't have a problem with him working while on it!

[nutjobrn]

I know!!! but no they actually encourage him to take it while on the ship. I guess its easier to deal with then getting orders to get him off the ship. My concern is that is was a crush injury no fx on xrays and nothing to indicate a ligament tore but the swelling is taking forever. The swelling went down completely last thurs then he showed up for work and by the end of the day it ballooned up again and his pain was incredible. He's still unable to wear a boot. Anything appling pressure to the top of his foot kills him. I didnt realize how long crush injuries take to heal. But thanks for your reply.