Im so mad right now!
By bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
Holiday, Florida
May 29, 2011 8:39pm CST
would you believe im right now argueing with my son as to whether i should take some of coconuts steriods, prednesone!
theres only a couple, it was prescribed for a dog and its a little out dated. what a clutz he is. anyway, ive told him no/ id rather wait and get some from the doctor.This has been one of the worst weekends. Son went to gf's Friday night, stayed till 2:30 pm yesterday. I told him when he came home, something needs done as i cant be alone so much with all this pain and crap im going through. i mean they could stay here. i dont care. i dont bother them. he says well he just wants some time away and space. 
so when he went to take her back at 5:30 pm, i said ok, stay the night. but now hes back today, complaining about why am i so upset yesterday. tried to explain but it seems i lose most of these talks. 2 nights alone has not made me happy. plus most of the days. My daughter in florida called and said why not get my youngest son to come over and stay on weekends as he doesnt live that far. but there i may have little ones here also, since his wife dont like watching the kids. 
Do you think im being unreasonable? i probably am. can a person take prednesone for a dog!! gross? lol.
theres only a couple, it was prescribed for a dog and its a little out dated. what a clutz he is. anyway, ive told him no/ id rather wait and get some from the doctor.This has been one of the worst weekends. Son went to gf's Friday night, stayed till 2:30 pm yesterday. I told him when he came home, something needs done as i cant be alone so much with all this pain and crap im going through. i mean they could stay here. i dont care. i dont bother them. he says well he just wants some time away and space. so when he went to take her back at 5:30 pm, i said ok, stay the night. but now hes back today, complaining about why am i so upset yesterday. tried to explain but it seems i lose most of these talks. 2 nights alone has not made me happy. plus most of the days. My daughter in florida called and said why not get my youngest son to come over and stay on weekends as he doesnt live that far. but there i may have little ones here also, since his wife dont like watching the kids. Do you think im being unreasonable? i probably am. can a person take prednesone for a dog!! gross? lol.6 people like this
17 responses
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 May 11
I believe you have every reason to be mad.
We have a difference in culture especially in raising kids as i am from Asia, the Philippines specifically. I would really got mad if my son would tell me that and do those things you mentioned.
I only have one son and he's just seven years old. I can't imagine him not taking care of me when i grow old. It's our culture here and children should be really caring to their parents and we expect that from them.
Hope you are calm now and i really don't know what to say to help you out. Sorry.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
i want to live there. it seems american kids have no respect for elders these days. even when they need them to pay half the bills. 1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
30 May 11
I have to agree. In fact yesterday i was listening to a podcast in my church and what was being preached was about children honoring and respecting their parents. I have never even raised my voice to my mom nor to my dad. My mom would have killed me if i did that, just kidding. But it's true. We were raised to be like that, having great respect, honor and obeying our parents.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 May 11
Good morning, Bon. I don't think i would be taking anything prescribed for dog or anyone's meds but my own. If any meds are out of date i wouldn't take them either.I can see your son wanting some time to himself. I'm glad i don't live w/my children & i don't ever want to. I'm sorry u don't like to be alone & i understand why. I wish u could enjoy being home alone every once in awhile anyway.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 May 11
U are lucky he is as flexible as he is. I don't think my boys would be.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
i do enjoy it once in a while like maybe one over night on a weekend every other or so, but not every weekend especially right now when im going through so much. 
theres so much i cant do for myself these days with this. and stress just makes it worse when i cant sleep. he said next weekend she will come here. 
theres so much i cant do for myself these days with this. and stress just makes it worse when i cant sleep. he said next weekend she will come here. 1 person likes this
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 May 11
Personally with an issue like this, I would definately say your Best bet would be to wait until you can get into see your own doctor, and then if it is Prednisone you need get a prescription from them and leave the other alone. Taking medications like that that are outdated could be dangerous as well.
As for your Son, maybe it is time you have a heart to heart talk with your sons, and see what is the Best for you. If leaving you alone is not the Best maybe they can work something out to make sure you are around someone more of the time. I know for me when I hurt the worst, that is when I glad that my husband is here.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
you are right. and times like this you see how lucky you are to have your hubby. 
im so glad you do.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
30 May 11
Aw so sad, they should not leave you when you are in pain. I read one respond about culture differences and yes there is a big culture difference here from there. Here in Philippines, we do not leave our elders alone especially when they are in pain or sick..or that old already. As much as possible we are there to look after them... like when my grand mother was still alive, my mom always visits her everyday and we are also there to look after her. And she was never alone...
and no i do not think you could take that medication for the dog bunny!
could i tell your children not to leave you alone? that is so sad! i do not like my children to leave me in pain too!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
thanks hon. so cute your new avatar. course the last one was also. 
i should live there.1 person likes this
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
30 May 11
thanks bunny. m just trying to cute there hahahaha 
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@Jessi_T (379)
• United States
30 May 11
Not Medical Advice: Lol yes a person can take prednisone prescribed for a dog but it is A illegal and B you shouldn't take medicine without your doctors approval and C you said yourself it is outdated so therefore it doesn't have all the benefits it once had.
No do not take it, you are smart that you didn't. Your doctor will prescribe it for you if you indeed need it. I have to take it daily and I have been on prednisone therapy since I was 11 because my asthma is so bad. I simply can not breathe without it at all. However at times it makes me gain too much weight and I get mad and go off of it and end up vacationing in the hospital. Doctors do not like to put you on it for extended time periods because it makes fighting infection very difficult and my one doctor I had for a couple years took it from me as soon as I switched doctors recently I went back on it. I don't like to be on it I can't breathe without it. Nothing else works for me. Not even the Advair crap that has cortsteriod's in it.
Coconut is a cute name is that the doggies name in the pic?
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
yes Coco nut is my doggie baby in my profile pic. yes they gave me prednesone a few times for breathing and once because a medication broke me out. 
its some good stuff. but i know better then to take it in the wrong way like that.@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
you may be right about the pushy. but arent all mothers a little? yes, i will wait till i get some up to date prednesone of my own. 
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 May 11
Sweetie
I understand what you are saying and yes you have a reason to be mad but there will be times that you will be alone
You need to try not to panic and just have the Phone near you at all times
As you know I live alone by my choice, I at the moment have fluids on my Lungs which is scary and hurting me, My 2 Friends who live close by know I am pretty sick right now so they are prepared for a call to sort Gissi and Buttons if I should be rushed in, I know also that one of them would come with me
Try not to panic when you know that you are going to be alone try to carry on as normal and just make sure the Phone is close and that your Son could sort something out with a Neighbour or someone if you need help
As for the Steroids no you can not take them and certainly not out of Date or when prescribed for your Pet, I am glad that you did not take them
I am surprised that you are not supplied with them at all times as I always have mine here so when I need them I have them here to take
Big Hugs Sweetie and please do not think that I think you are in the wrong as I do not, but I think you need to try and be calm when you are
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
its kind of hard to explain. in fact i think i will do another discussion about it. son goes way over in Mesa to visit her. its quite a ways. 3 or 4 towns over. one side neighbors are a couple that drinks and parties a lot. not sure i want them to know im alone, and the other side is a not very friendly widow lady that speks curtly when i greet her and has a very large son thats either very slow or retarded that scares me. the rest are mexicans that dont speak english. so you see my delema, right?
@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
30 May 11
I would not do it, mainly because it is outdated and you do not know what strength would be good for you. It may be that the doctor will prescribe steroids for your bursitis, but wait and see. I wish you had a friend nearby as that would help, I am sure.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
it sure would. yep, thats what i told him. hes out of his tree
sometimes i think hes not so smart when he gets these women on his mind one reason i blew up at him yesterday was because he mentioned seeing if his ex,ex, Agra, would come visit over night. if you remember some of my old discussions, you will know why. she used to be a friend and sometimes talks like she wants to be again, but she just has to many issues with me.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
10 Jun 11
I hope you did not take the dog medicine. Sure, we use the same medicines but a small dog dose would be vastly different to a human adult dose.
As for you being unreasonable - you are absolutely NOT. I'm also mad reading this. You have not kept quiet and suffered in silence, you have spoken up as a mature adult and stated your needs. It's then up to your children to put their heads together to ensure you are not left alone and therefore safe.
Maybe you need to explain things to them in words of one syllable or better still...draw them a picture.
You have not kept quiet and suffered in silence, you have spoken up as a mature adult and stated your needs. It's then up to your children to put their heads together to ensure you are not left alone and therefore safe.
Maybe you need to explain things to them in words of one syllable or better still...draw them a picture. @bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Jun 11
yes i do at times. problem is they then act like im just an old grouch. anyway, im feeling a little better these days what with the cortisone shot and all. though im still somewhat dizzy. dont know what causes it but better then pain. 
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
30 May 11
First, don't take your dog's or anyone else's medicine without asking your doctor, it could be very harmful or even fatal.
Yes, I'm sorry but I do think you are being unreasonable. Maybe I've lived alone for too long, but what do you expect them to do for you? I can see it if you have trouble reaching things or doing some things for yourself, you would need some help but it sounds as if you just want some company. I sympathize with that but your son is a grown man and has his own life to live. What would you want him to do if he stayed home with you?
I know it's horrible being alone and miserable but it's something we all have done or will have to go through sooner or later, especially when we are old. Talk to God, He is an excellent listener! And don't forget you have Coco, who will probably sit and listen to you for as long as you care to talk.
Hang in there. It's tough to be alone but it's inevitable. Look at this as on the job training.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
30 May 11
Oh, I'm sorry Bunny! Hey, I know how it is to be scared at night in a house all by yourself. Especially where you are! I'm not scared here but I do take precautions and one thing I did for myself a few weeks ago was go on eBay and get a bottle of pepper spray that I keep by my bed. I practiced with it just short of pushing the button and I can grab it in a fraction of a second and have it ready to spray. I drill/prep twice a week, just in case. It might give you some piece of mind to have one by your bed and one where you usually spend your days and evenings.
And if son gets a faceful when he come creeping in in the middle of the night, he can chalk it up to experience!
Have you thought about a cat? Or getting a laser light for Coco? Gus and Cookie LOVE Mr. Light!! You can get them at the dollar store now, too. Coco would probably feel a connection with you if you could play that way a few minutes a night.
Have you thought about a cat? Or getting a laser light for Coco? Gus and Cookie LOVE Mr. Light!! You can get them at the dollar store now, too. Coco would probably feel a connection with you if you could play that way a few minutes a night.@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
thanks hon. i know you are right, but its hard to be alone if you have not been used to it. the deal was when i moved in id not have to be alone. much less 2 nights in a row. i get scared actually. theres been home invasions here and i cant even run any more so i stay up listening to every little thing and get even sicker from the stress. i dont expect them to do anything but just be here and him not be gone every weekend. no with coco, she lays around, usually under the bed and doesnt keep me company. i cant play with or walk her any more so she misses him terribley. not much company. i was used to it before, but now im back at my old scarey self again.1 person likes this
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
30 May 11
A lot of the time the same medication is used for dogs as for humans. The only difference is the doctor that dispenses it. If it is outdated, I might hesitate to take it, but if you check the manufacture of it, you will probably find it is the same as what you normally take.
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
30 May 11
If you knew the dosage on the pills, then it might be all right, but since it is outdated I would wait. Even on animal pills there should be a dosage. But it would probably be a lot smaller dose for a dog than for a human so it probably wouldn't be enough to do any good. I hope you feel better soon!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
yes and a person needs to know the amount prescribed. so of course not. 
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@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
30 May 11
No, no and absolutely no!!! It was prescribed for a dog!! It is not the appropriate dosage for an adult even if you could take it. And it's outdated which means that it has already lost some efficacy. If you did take it, that would make the adult version that you are going to get less effective. Why would this question have even come up?
I don't think you're being unreasonable about needing someone with you. Perhaps you have a friend who could come and stay for a while each day? When do you go back to the doctor? I think this problem needs to be addressed now because you're going to need someone there. Do you have pain meds other than OTC preparations?
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
30 May 11
And anyway, steroids have to be built up into the blood system and then the dosage has to be titrated down when it's time to stop. You don't mess around with steroid (cortisone) therapy. Please wait for the doctor to give you the proper dosage and instructions. You might not even need the oral cortisone (prednisone) if the physician decides to go with an intrabursal injection.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
exactly! Every once in a great while, Im just a LITTLE bit smarter then son. so dont worry. im not going to. 
@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
30 May 11
I would first check and see if you can take that. I think your son has a legitimate need to be away for awhile. He should check in on you atleat every few hours or something. It is good that you atleast have another son. I wouldn't call the younger one unless you really needed the help because of the kids. Ugh! Two nights alone is too much when you are in pain. But what does he do to help when he is there. Is there any Home Care in the area that could check in with you?
@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
30 May 11
Well, atleast your one son is good enough to call and the other is going to stay next time. That should be fun. Being in pain and having kids around is not always a good time.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
im going to call the doctor tomorrow and tell him something needs done immediately or even yesterday as for son, he calls me once, really late to let me know hes not coming home. geesh. sometimes i can not reach anyone at my youngests number. 
i guess next weekend they will stay here.
as for son, he calls me once, really late to let me know hes not coming home. geesh. sometimes i can not reach anyone at my youngests number. i guess next weekend they will stay here.1 person likes this
@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
31 May 11
It's the same prednesone. Don't take it if it's outdated. It might not be good anymore.
@TheCatLady (4691)
• Israel
31 May 11
It's the same stuff so if you know dosages, you can take your dogs and she can take yours. Same with a lot of medicines. Human enapril is given to cats with renal failer.
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
30 May 11
Your son is old enough to know better than that. You don't take any medications that's not prescribed to you and especially not one that's prescribed for a dog. Human make up isn't the same as a dog's make up. Men don't think like we women do. I don't know why but that they just don't. Women are much more maternial too. Most women would know when they're needed and when they're not so your son being a man, he doesn't get the concept even if you were to tell him, he's not going to get it. You really need to contact your doctor and let them know that you're in a lot of pain and can't take it any more to see if he/she can prescribe something else for you. Your doctor should prescribe something to help you with the pain and inflamation. Hope you get to feeling better soon! Hugs!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
yes i sure do wish that doctor would get a move on. its like he dont care how long i suffer. thanks. he son really should know better as he has some medical. but its been so long ago, i just think hes not thinking very clear these days. @JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 May 11
No I don't think your being unreasonable...and no..I wouldn't take the dog's medicine. Even if it was within date..I wouldn't take it. They might dose them differently or allow certain things in there that we aren't supposed to have.
I hate that you have been by yourself for so long. I hope someone comes to stay with you soon.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
thanks hon. you are so sweet. yes when i moved here the deal was i wouldnt be alone so much. but i do understand going out for 1 night. just not staying gone 2 in row at her house where her mom is. 
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
30 May 11
Kids though adults can get on our last nerve at times. We gotta love them, hehe.. No bunny do not take cocos steroids because you will not know how that will have an effect on you.
I know that darn shoulder is so painful, but it would be best to wait for what your doctor prescribes and continue to let him know how painful it is so that he can change and or up any non-working medication.
I wish I was near you as I could give you a great shoulder massage, in the interim I can certainly and always be willing to hear you out. I don't think you are unreasonable you are just a bit on the painful side and while pain is so irritating sometimes everything around seems annoying.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 May 11
yes thats exactly it. im probably much more hateful and crabby these days because of all the pain. a couple times ive actually asked God, why not take me if ive got to deal with this so much. i to wish you or one friend lived close by at least. it would be so nice. just to get a visit.