Health: Early warning

Early warning

By Hoover - This FML is from back in 2018 but it's good stuff

Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was "faking" a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/08/2018 23:37

Today, I had a CT scan done after hitting my head, for fear of a concussion. Good news: no concussion. Bad news: the tumor they "accidentally" found. FML

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By RAHrahRAH - 15/01/2010 02:07 - Canada

Today, I went to my doctor to get my x-ray results. Turns out, I have a fractured spine and a chip of my spine has moved. Now I'm in a neck brace because my dad didn't think it was serious, and told me to "suck it up princess." FML

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Get well soon

By BigAssSwagBear - 17/12/2023 06:00 - United States - Charlotte

Today, I was told I have a tumor in my brain and require surgery. This all came about due to having a MRI for my migraines and then finding it. The kicker? They're positive the tumor isn’t playing any role in the migraines. I'm now struggling to cope and pass grad school exams with this weight in me now. FML

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Breaking news

By Anonymous - 08/10/2025 00:00

Today, after nerve pain and trouble sitting down, I found a lump in my ass crack. My doctor thought might be a tumour or cancer, so I was sent for scans. Apparently my whole life I’ve had an ingrown vestigial tail at the bottom of my spine hidden under the skin. FML

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Thanks guys

By parentalnightmare - 16/04/2016 04:13 - United States - Laurel

Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML

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By WipeYaBooty - 04/11/2017 15:00 - United States - Franklin

Today, I woke up with chest pain. It hurt just to breathe, but my parents made me go to school anyway. We're now sitting in the emergency room. FML

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Man up

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Santa Barbara

Today, I woke up with horrible pain in my gut. It got worse and worse, and I started vomiting from the pain. My mom said it was the flu and that I needed to "man up." It turned out to be appendicitis, and I'm now typing this from my hospital bed. FML

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By BoBandy - 15/08/2018 14:30

Today, I finally went to the hospital for a week-long migraine. A few Saturdays ago I went to the park to play frisbee with my friends and coworkers. While climbing a fence, I fell and hit my head twice. Turns out I have a severe concussion and a swollen brain. FML

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Mother of the year

By lmastr64 - 08/10/2010 10:31 - France

Today, I'm sitting in agonizing pain following a scoliosis surgery. I have a bunch of painkillers that I need to suppress the incredible back pain, but looks like I can't take any, because my mom has hidden them from me because she thinks I need to be taken off them. I wish my doctor was here. FML

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By Sam - 09/01/2018 19:00

Today, I had debilitating stomach cramps and told my mom, but she said she was too tired to take me to the ER. I had appendicitis. Thanks Mom. FML

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Emma Marshall 19

Friday 9 November 2018 23:23

Good thing you faked that headache!

BurnInDemonFire 35

Saturday 10 November 2018 3:27

Fingers crossed everything works out for you, OP.

Comments

chessu 21

Saturday 1 December 2018 15:46

How old are you to fake a head ache? And for what? If it's something unimportant you don't need to lie to get out of it and if it's something important - that's what paracetamol is for. The only time I've ever felt the need to lie about having one is if I'm having a really bad day at work and I don't want to explain it to a bunch of essentially strangers. And if your parents took you to the doctor it means you've been faking it a lot. I'm just very confused about this entire FML.

evilplatypus 38

Saturday 1 December 2018 21:38

They could be faking it because of bullying at school, depression, stress, anxiety... And paracetamol doesn’t do CRAP for my headaches. Not everyone reacts the same way to medications.

Shzusuziq11 11

Wednesday 22 January 2025 16:04

did you read this? he was not faking! his parents thought that he was!

Takegami 22

Saturday 1 December 2018 18:50

Good thing they found it now and not later!

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 1 December 2018 23:37

Were you really faking, or did your parents just think you were? But at least the doctor found the tumor before it was too late! Scary, though!

bobsanction 18

Sunday 2 December 2018 2:19

Well that's a stroke of good luck. Caught an issue you didn't even know you had!

bl3ur0z3 17

Sunday 2 December 2018 5:56

My mom worked with a family in low income housing. They were always a couple months behind on rent so she was always stretching rules to help because she felt bad. Grandma was dying, mom was disabled, dad was working two jobs, there were three kids. The oldest was a 15yo girl who got pregnant. It was a life saver because she then qualified for insurance and found out she had cancer. You're a dirty liar for faking a headache, but thank goodness you did.