Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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I have never been a cigarette smoker. I’ve never done hard drugs. I get drunk only occasionally. I don’t routinely have a cup of coffee every morning upon rising. The reason why? (health and moral values not topping the list,) I know what an addictive personality I have. One cigarette would quickly turn into a pack or two a day. A glass of wine would turn into several each evening and my once in a while cappuccino is costly enough without making it a daily necessity.
It appears my three year old has that addictive personality too. In fact, we are currently battling a full fledged addiction to prescription pain medication. And it ain’t pretty.
After Ben’s tonsillectomy last week, he was given a prescription for Tylenol with codeine. I was told to give it to him every four hours as needed. Well, “as needed” in this case meant every four hours on the dot. The alternative was just not an option— he was barely tolerable while medicated. I called his doctor last night, begging for another refill. (The first bottle really did spill, whether they believed me or not.) I was declined and told to ween him off immediately, as these drugs are highly addictive. Now they tell me?
Which brings us to this afternoon. Ben is m-i-s-e-r-a-b-l-e. Regular Tylenol is hardly doing the trick and I’m about ready to jump ship. He’s whining in that tonsillectomy induced high pitched voice, his skin pasty and white and his breath smells like the depths of hell. Loads of fun here, I tell you.
Withdrawal totally sucks. Especially when you never even got the high.
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Dude, don’t they have some type of tonsillectomy methadone or something? I mean, poor Ben having to quit his codeine cold turkey. I’d think they’d give you a refill for a smaller dosage or something. Bastards.
And, did I miss something? Your layout looks very FINE m’lady. When did you get the redo?
I saw your twitter and came to check out what was going on. Try motrin, that always works better for my kiddos than tylenol.
I was wondering where you went to – I stopped getting updates. Glad to see you’re still around and the layout is fabulous.
So sorry to hear about Ben. I agree with Jennifer – Motrin is more effective than Tylenol and lasts longer. Make sure he takes it with some food or water – it can upset his tummy. Lollipops can help too!
By the way, I totally understand that addictive personality – I am the SAME way!
I hope things improve soon!
Holy cow! I never would have considered that a preschooler could get addicted to a painkiller. Thanks Doc, for the head’s up, huh? Poor little guy. Hope he feels better soon. Thanks for stopping by to visit “What the %@*#?! Wednesday” at my blog this week!
Well that ain’t cool! Ben’s still in rough shape a week later? I hope the medication declining Doc’s are gonna take a look at him.
Oh No!!! Can you give him Motrin? Benadryl? Robitussin? ANYTHING else to help get through it? And keep that mommy mantra: this too shall pass.
hopefully this weekend will be better
Hope that Ben is feeling better soon – good luck with the withdrawals!
Poor kid!! I hope he’s feeling better soon! (And I’m right there with you on the addictive personality – it can be a real drag sometimes!)
I hope he starts feeling better soon and he can get back to normal!
Ugh. Codine is good stuff… until you run out. You’d think they’d give you a full report (in writing) on that crap before sending you on your way. Hope he feels better soon – for both of you.
Ugh – I feel for you, and for Ben!
See if you can find some dandelion root tea or a supplement containing artichoke extract – they are both great for liver support! Withdrawal symptoms, like hungovers, are caused mostly by the liver needing to get rid of the extra stuff from drugs/alcohol.
Other stuff that helps: fresh lemon juice, garlic, asparagus. If he’s a picky eater, you are better off with the supplements. Good luck!
You don’t want him on pain killers any longer then necessary, after just a couple of days of taking them and then stopping, your body creates rebound pain. I was on them after a surgery and after a couple of weeks I went off of them, my body was achy all over. The Dr.s of course fail to mention this to you.
Wow, I had no idea! Poor Ben. That is awful that they didn’t tell you that when they gave you the prescription too. Nice.
I know what you mean about the addictive personality too. Its the reason I keep far away from games like WoW.
Oh poor little guy. Some of those drugs so make ya feel good, so I bet he’s been soothing on that.
I LOVE your new digs here Mamma Kins!
GAH! Thanks for the heads up, Doc!
Is he feeling any better???
Go with the motrin. We almost never use tylenol. Motrin works better for these kids. Would popsicles make him happy and possibly cool things down? I really don’t know what the hell I’m talking about, but popsicles seem to help just about anything with kids. Good luck. I’ll say a prayer for you guys!
Thanks, you guys. Motrin did work a bit better. He’s still crying a ton and miserable, but there are moments when I see hints of my little boy. Oh, I miss him!!!! And a big fuck you to the doctor for his help. Nice.
Poor little guy! And poor you.
Two days later (I’m finally catching up on my reading) – I hope you’re all doing better!
I’m dittoing Kate.
What’s with the “wean him off immediately?!” That must have been comforting to hear. I hope that he’s all better by now!
Oh poor baby and poor mommy too! I hope he is on the mend soon!!
You can layer motrin and tylenol. Ask your doctor about that. I’ll never have that problem with my daughter at least. You put any type of sedative in a medication and she is swinging from the ceiling fan blades….we just cannot got there EVER. Hope Ben feels better soon!!!!
I’ve been out of town so I am hoping you all are all healed by now. And I have an addictive personality too. I know just how you feel.
Oh poor little one. And…my hubs had the same thing. The smell is AWFUL. Like ass.
Holy crap that sucks. I hope things are going better a few days into “treatment”…
That has to be tough!
I am all for easing pain with medication, but they definitely should have told you to be careful because it is addictive! Sheesh!
Poor little one!!!!!! I can’t believe the doc didn’t even call in SOMEthing for you guys. Ugh. Hope he starts feeling better….and for the record, I have a RIDICULOUSLY addictive personality as well. I take things I enjoy to the EXTREMES man. Extremes!
He’s FINALLY acting better during the day. The nights are still really rough though- he’s up every hour or so crying. He’s in his own room for the first time in three weeks tonight. So, that’s progress!
Glad he’s feeling a bit better….
Oh my gosh!! That is awful!! Poor little guy and poor mama!!! Hope things are improving!!
Hi, I am googling AwAy as my little fella only 2yrs, is I’n for a tonsillectomy adenoids removed and grommets, I am a nervous wreck, i do hope I have made the right decision, he has severe sleep apneoa and huge tonsils and his nose runs constantly! X
Was really glad to find your blog! Just wanted to say that the doctor told us NO motrin or advil for at least 4 weeks after the Tonsillectomy due to bleeding issues for any parents that might be reading this late like I did!
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