Today, my mom came back from a major surgery. She also had a yeast infection. I had to push the applicator in because she couldn't bend down. This cannot be unfelt. FML
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asausa 11
Hi! OP here- I didn't realize this was ever published and I finally bothered logging back into my account after 2 years. I'm a girl- so it was less traumatic than it would have been if I was a boy. For those wondering, my mom had her uterus removed , so you can bet she couldn't bend down to put it up. The doctor said the cream was better than the pill so hence that's how I ended up there ...
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brookejay_ 4
I want to know if this is a boy or girl.
Thisfreakingguy 10
You did what you had to. Props.
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brookejay_ 4
I want to know if this is a boy or girl.
TheRandomIndian 17
I don't want to know any more than I already do about this.
Chompzone 14
You're an awful person, and you should be ashamed for asking this.
Misswildsides 22
Either way, it's still extremely awkward having to do that. But hey, whatever helps someone to get better. I'm sure nurses an ER doctors go through much worse.
Chompzone 14
Well, my comment there was just a wee bit rude, but seriously, it's not really a nice thought either way is it?
deadhead419 15
How is it not nice to wonder if its a boy or girl?
iAlissa 34
It's a legitimate question. I'm curious as well
tinman1166 5
either way, you did what needed done. Kudos.
AngelSpit 18
I had to give my grandmother an enema years ago I was horrified at the time and almost couldn't do it thank god for latex gloves
Wealthyparrot 9
They are also paid to do so
NerdGirl321 27
It's just a general question and there's nothing rude about it
rightspark 7
I'm curios too now
EffYoLife 14
me too! either is gross but its way worse if its a boy!
dontpanic_fml 32
Misswildsides, those are medical professionals working with strangers. This is a child administering something they really shouldn't have to to their mother. Not the same thing at all.
ddlovatolover 23
Are you a boy? ...Or are you a girl? *Pokémon reference*
ColonelCusswords 24
it will only be slightly better
Thisfreakingguy 10
You did what you had to. Props.
7yzzFML 17
Wow... you had to experience inserting something up your moms backside... how, ummm, how did it feel? x)
shugacube 13
#30 ...you mean front side. A yeast infection is caused from a ph imbalance generally in the v
jess1987 17
I totally agree with you! I had taken care if my mom for 13 years and would do anything she needed and honestly I had to do worse when I was 13...
7yzzFML 17
Oh i knew that, Im not dumb! I just assumed she would of been bending over, so you could pretty much call it her 'backside'. Sorry for the confusion
CTM 2
Why would you assume that, it says right there in the FML, she "couldn't bend down."
7yzzFML 17
It appears... It appears I went full retard... I am sorry
AngelSpit 18
I once had to give my grandmother an enema when I was about 16 years old I was the only one living with her at the time and it completely horrified me to do it but there was nobody else to do it and thankfully I was able to find elbow length gloves before hand
IHATEFMYLIFE 26
Yes you are a great daughter/son! I don't know how many other people would do something like that for their mother. I'm sure your mother was extremely grateful and loves you very much! :)
TheDrifter 24
Damn, is there not some form of oral medication she could have picked instead? Try to repress this memory OP, if you don't it could pop back into your head at very inconvenient moments.
tencentsakiss 19
Yes, there are pills... Why not the pills?!
Jessie2410 15
An evil, evil doctor who knew OP would be the one who had to apply it decided that vaginal drugs would be much more fun than pills. He's at home laughing just thinking about it now.
iceroyalty1984 14
There ARE pills but do not work nearly as quickly or as effectively as the topical medication, unfortunately, but pills would be nice in addition to this as a preventative measure. If she's going to be on antibiotics from surgery she'll keep getting yeast infections :-(
etoilenuit 15
Or why couldn't she have the doctor do this for her??
illkatt09 9
Actually #67, the pill works faster and is more effective because only one pill is taken and it works between 2-3 days, whereas most topicals are seven days. And even with the 3 day topicals, the medicine still has to be inserted daily.
Kmhall94 10
there are pills, but sometimes if you're already taking medications for other things you can't take the pill. it can do damage to your body. which might be the reason why she had the applicator.
aly_pinay22 8
Please say you used gloves! >_
DyslexicPanda 12
Gloves still don't cover your eyes
Fluffydemise 18
Woah. That's nasty. **** your life, **** your mums life. **** my breakfast also. :(
RodzillaX 30
I'm sorry for your loss. Poor breakfast never had a chance. Complimentary flowers are on there way.
Fluffydemise 18
Somehow fried sausages and eggs didn't seem so appealing after reading this. Are the flowers edible? I'm super hungry.
RodzillaX 30
It's one of those edible bouquets made up of fruits dipped in chocolate. I hope that works.
iRod_Touch 8
Awkward, but gotta respect it. That's love.
Success4444 12
I "feel" for you, OP. Sorry, about the pun. I had to... In all seriousness, you helped to alleviate one of her two problems. Kudos for you!
samcarroll 9
wtf is an applicator??! ahaa
CharresBarkrey 16
Basically a holder to push medication up "there." Kind of like a weird syringe.
Jemm_fml 29
I'm surprised you even took the time to respond to such a hairbrained question!
Jharrist89 12
Lmao
CharresBarkrey 16
39 - Yeah, I'm trying this new thing where I don't make people feel stupid, even if they do or say something stupid. It's pretty hard for me, though.
Jemm_fml 29
Bless your fuzzy warm soul.
iRod_Touch 8
I'm sure OP wasn't the one who asked for that. Coming out of surgery, it sounds like it was something that was prescribed for the yeast infection after it was discovered. If that's the case, YDI is a little extreme. I can't go tell my mom to take something if the doctor prescribed her something else for the same reason. (Another example would be my grandma. She can't swallow a lot of pills unless they're really small. Luckily we never went through anything like this, but pills aren't an option for everyone.)
lightburns 10
Oh dear god OP, I feel for you. But other commenters are right, you don't have to use a pessary, there are pills available! ... Lets just hope you aren't expected to put cream on as well! In all seriousness, that must have been traumatic for her as well; she has to still be able to look you in the eye now too. Must have been majorly awkward for you both. You're good to be there for her - there are times in life when shit must be done. Just think of how many times she wiped your bottom as a baby.
DoctorWho4TW 8
Think about it, she's probably on a bunch of medications already. Maybe they didn't want her to take any more pills for side affect reasons.
SomeDeadRabbits 8
Yeah, but, wiping a babies butt can be cute... But this... No. This cannot be compared!
photoquilty 6
They make oral meds for yeast infections. Next time get one of those.
SuperSofie 23
Indeed, and the oral ones only have to be taken once every 2 weeks. The creams have to be applied daily (or even more). Yuk.
science-teacher 15
You'd know that
Steffi 26
They're harmful to your body.
monnanon 14
maybe the pills affect the other meds she has to take. after surgey you are usually given antibiotics as a precaution and this can cause thrush but usually in your mouth. despite the uncomfortableness for both parties in this fml the pessary is usually the most effective option.
SMHsohard 22
@15: yes, they make oral meds for yeast infections, but the cream was what the physician prescribed. Doctors and nurses just love civilians who think they know more than the people who actually work in the medical field; you make our jobs so much more complicated.
tenfiftynine 12
Well it's not OP's choice. It whatever her mom wants.
illkatt09 9
#33, thrush is just an oral yeast infection and can be cured through the oral medication as well. But yeah it is true that it may not have been prescribed due to possible interference with the antibiotics.