ok so my uncle died today and my mom hasnt stopped crying not even a minute and she has like too many big head aches and i tell her to take an aspirin but she doesnt want to take anythjing and i want to know if i can smash an aspirin and put the smashed aspirin inside a glass of juice or will it b dangerous plz help me
2007-10-22 08:39:50 · 16 answers · asked by ankissable 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Firstly I'm so sorry about the sadness in your home at present. Your Mum just needs to grieve - if she is crying so much, it will help her get over it more quickly. The head-ache is because of the grief. You can put aspirin in juice but should never take aspirin on an empty stomach so if she hasn't been eating don't give it to her. If she has something to eat before it, then it's okay.
2007-10-22 08:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise that. For one thing, whatever you put the aspirin in would taste funny and she would be instantly suspicious.
Also, even though it's an over-the-counter drug (can be bought without a prescription), aspirin is actually a very strong drug with a lot of serious side effects. You may not know some other medications that your mom is taking, and these could cause a very dangerous reaction. For example, if your mom is taking a blood thinner, then aspirin would make her blood even thinner and she would be more apt to have a bleeding problem. There are a LOT of things that don't mix well with aspirin - so please don't slip it to your mom unaware.
Aspirin can also cause a really bad stomach ache. If your mom is already so upset, then her stomach is probably already tied up in knots. You don't want to make it worse, do you?
I know that you mean well, and I think that you are trying to be very caring. As a mom, I think that the most you can do for your mom is just to be there for her. Give her hug when she needs it, leave her alone when she needs some privacy, and most of all - let her know how much you love her and want to help her.
That's better than any aspirin!
2007-10-22 08:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just let your mom be. I know you want to help, but sometimes you just have to wait until she asks you to help. In the big picture, having a headache for a day is no big deal. Her headache will go a way as soon as she stops crying.
If you put aspirin in a drink, it probably wouldn't be dangerous if your mom has had aspirin before, but you should never, ever, give anyone medicine without them knowing. If your mom decided to take aspirin a little while after you already gave her some, she would have no way of knowing that she was taking twice the dosage - and that could cause problems.
Maybe just round up bottles of aspirin, tylenol, or Motrin, set them on the kitchen counter along with an empty glass and let your mom know they are available if she wants them.
2007-10-22 09:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't suggest giving her the aspirin without her knowing. though crushing the aspirin in juice is fine and
this is no problem to do - perhaps some chamomile tea with warm organic milk or some st. johns wart herb would help her process her emotional stress as well as simply thinning her blood like aspirin - which can relieve the headache by reducing blood pressure. you might find that hydration
(drinking water) helps her headaches as much as anything.
blessings to you and you family, and remember that your uncle has moved onward in a good way into peace beyond our dreams.
2007-10-22 08:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by baba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry that your family is going through this right now, but I don't think it is a good idea to do that with the aspirin. It nice that you don't want your mom to hurt but you shouldn't take risks, you never know if she may have taken something else or what. There is a reason that she doesn't want one right now, I'm sure if she gets too bad she'll take something.
God Bless You, and you are a great daughter!!
2007-10-22 10:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most medications will work when crushed and put into juice or applesauce or pudding. Many people who have problems swallowing have to take meds this way. However not all medications are safe to take crushed and in this instance I don't think that this is a good idea. Your mom needs to grieve. I understand you are scared because you've probably never seen your mom like this but let her cry, she needs to get her emotions out and this is the best way for her to do it.
2007-10-22 09:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
her headache is from the stress put on her head and face from crying. when she stops crying, the headache should subside.
dont give her medicine without her knowing, because theres a chance she already took some or will take some later and not tell you.
ask her to drink some water to hydrate herself.
allow her to cry and let it all out, but after a day or two try to make sure she slowly starts going back to her normal life. its good and normal to feel sad but just make sure she doesnt let go of all hope, etc.
2007-10-22 08:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Don't give anyone any kind of meds without their knowledge and/or consent!!! People grieve in different ways. Just keep letting your mom know that you're there for her. Unfortunately, that's all you can do right now. Might not seem like much, but it's everything to the person in pain.
2007-10-22 08:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by Curious 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to put anything in her juice. I know you are worried about her. Just be there for her today and you can even let her know that you are worried about her and you want her to be okay and tell her it would mean a lot to to you if she took her meds. She'll be okay. She lost her brother, which is very hard for her to deal with righ tnow, so just be there for her and allow her to grieve. Keep reassuring her that you're there for her if she needs anything.
2007-10-22 08:47:50 · answer #9 · answered by Katie S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't be dangerous at all, if it's just one aspirin. But tell your Mom it's in there -- don't be sneaky with medicine.
2007-10-22 08:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Skepticat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋