I don't want to know any more than I already do about this.

You're an awful person, and you should be ashamed for asking this.

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.

Well, my comment there was just a wee bit rude, but seriously, it's not really a nice thought either way is it?

How is it not nice to wonder if its a boy or girl?

It's a legitimate question. I'm curious as well

either way, you did what needed done. Kudos.

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

They are also paid to do so

It's just a general question and there's nothing rude about it

I'm curios too now

me too! either is gross but its way worse if its a boy!

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.

Are you a boy? ...Or are you a girl? *Pokémon reference*

it will only be slightly better

Wow... you had to experience inserting something up your moms backside... how, ummm, how did it feel? x)

#30 ...you mean front side. A yeast infection is caused from a ph imbalance generally in the v

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...

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

Why would you assume that, it says right there in the FML, she "couldn't bend down."

It appears... It appears I went full retard... I am sorry

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

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! :)

Yes, there are pills... Why not the pills?!

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.

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 :-(

Or why couldn't she have the doctor do this for her??

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.

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.

Gloves still don't cover your eyes

I'm sorry for your loss. Poor breakfast never had a chance. Complimentary flowers are on there way.

Somehow fried sausages and eggs didn't seem so appealing after reading this. Are the flowers edible? I'm super hungry.

It's one of those edible bouquets made up of fruits dipped in chocolate. I hope that works.

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!

Basically a holder to push medication up "there." Kind of like a weird syringe.

I'm surprised you even took the time to respond to such a hairbrained question!

Lmao

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.

Bless your fuzzy warm soul.

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.

Yeah, but, wiping a babies butt can be cute... But this... No. This cannot be compared!

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.

You'd know that

They're harmful to your body.

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.

@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.

Well it's not OP's choice. It whatever her mom wants.

#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.