Today, my mother-in-law flushed my pain medicine because she believes I’ve been using it too long and I’m addicted. I had surgery four days ago. FML
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Today, after getting my wisdom teeth pulled, I woke up from a much needed nap realizing I should take my pain medication. My mother then told me she had thrown them out so I wouldn't get addicted and become a drug dealer. FML
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
Today, my asshole uncle stole the painkillers I was prescribed after my surgery. To top it all off, the pharmacy called CPS on my mom when she attempted to replace them because they thought she was lying, so they're going to be investigating. FML
Today, I had to have major oral surgery. Needless to say I am in need of some heavy pain medication. My pharmacist insists that my surgeon never called in my medicine, and my surgeon insists otherwise. This has been going back and forth for hours. FML
Today, after having surgery, I called my family to tell them I was out, safe, and on my way home. The first thing they asked was if they could "borrow" some of my pain meds. FML
Today, I found my mom throwing my very expensive and important medication down the toilet. She thought I was doing drugs. FML
Today, I woke up with one of the worst migraines I've had in months. My mother (who thinks I'm a hypochondriac) began to scream at me about "making up an illness". When I asked for my meds, she called me an addict, and dumped my $300 prescription down the sink. FML
Today, I came home from surgery to remove my tonsils. It's a much better surgery to have as a kid, because when you get older it's much more painful. I didn't know my mom liked pain killers. I do now, because I have none left and I haven't even taken any yet. FML
Today, I discovered my mother has been replacing my chronic pain meds with sugar pills, to prove to me that "the placebo effect is real and works on everyone." No wonder I’ve been in excruciating pain for days. FML
Today, my mother-in-law decided my husband has COVID-19, read some debunked articles about how ibuprofen makes the symptoms worse, and scolded me for giving him ibuprofen for his muscle pain. I'm an actual medical doctor. FML
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BigSloppyMeowMix 9
Does your mother in law believe she is an MD? That's illegal and your mother in law shouldn't be handling your medications, especially if they happen to be narcotics. The only advice I can give is for the future: Don't let other people have access to your medications. Sorry, OP.
Levi2411 41
If it were possible I would flush /her/ down the toilet--.
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Comments (25)
RichardPencil 32
She was right. If you weren’t already addicted, you were on your way to becoming a junkie. Last thing you want is opioid-induced constipation!
maikeru1979 23
RichardPencil...most times your comments are funny. this time you missed it big time. melissa87..maybe she was over to help her daughter..the wife with any extra chores caring for children while dad was recovering. just my thoughts though.
Blinkenbury 4
You realize that his comment was sarcastic right
WHSKitty4ever 23
RichardPencil is an id10t
Levi2411 41
If it were possible I would flush /her/ down the toilet--.
krray 7
WORST thing she could have done. THANK HER for polluting our water ways. Dumb c*nt.
BigSloppyMeowMix 9
Does your mother in law believe she is an MD? That's illegal and your mother in law shouldn't be handling your medications, especially if they happen to be narcotics. The only advice I can give is for the future: Don't let other people have access to your medications. Sorry, OP.
TumblrweedPasses 11
Oh christ, i hope you can get ahold of another batch before the pain gets too much, I'm sure lots of people have batshit crazy mother in law medication meddling so they might understand Maybe flush her cash and cards down the bog so she can't 'purchase any drugs and get hooked, beat the addiction before it starts' haha
tounces7 28
The only people with Batshit crazy mother in law problems are those who won't stand up for themselves. I had a batshit crazy mother in law once. During 10 years of marriage we saw her exactly twice. After that she was firmly informed she's not welcome anymore.
volunteer 8
In my opinion your mother-in-law is right, she just worry about you, maybe you should explain with her
ari330 21
she's right to flush pain meds after surgery. Are you right in the head. I could understand if it was cocaine, cigarettes, alcohol, but pain meds, really dumbass.
onceuponatime456 16
Did it take a long time to become and idiot!
riley873 21
have a surgery before you say something that stupid.
maroongrad 13
They did. A full lobotomy.
historygrad74 19
Have you no sense
Linda Mau 10
I would've called the police on her
Phillycheeze 20
Your Mother inlaw is an idiot. Hope you recover soon from your surgery. Remember.... You will be a part of her life when it comes time for her to be sent to a nursing home. Nice Nursing home or release her back into the wild?
TxKitten79 10
I'd call the doctor right away and explain what happened. abd then tell the husband to have a serious talk with her about boundaries and minding her own damn business.
onceuponatime456 16
Tell the bitch to get the **** out of your life! She is poison and if you partner does not do something then get rid of partner too!