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I made an event out of loading our pill boxes. His and mind. He was interested for awhile but it didnt last. I hide what I needed to and left Tumeric on the counter. They are huge and he never took more then one then none. You could also get empty capsules and leave those for him. It was a temporary problem, now I have to remember to give them on time.
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Can't believe this thread came up, have been going through this with my husband for four years. He has chronic RSD in his leg, especially in the winter months he gets like this. I am so frustrated and so happy to meet other wives going through this. My husband is only 56 so I just get tired of it all.
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New2this. You have got the idea. Responding also to Susan no matter how you trust neighbors and even some family members if you are in charge meds be careful of entrusting them to others, being a caregiver is a sometimes rewarding but frustrating position.
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Mine was doing the same thing when he was first home from hospital, after he was in a bad wreck. They were strong pain pills, he was goofy from them, couldn't remember what he was taking, when, etc. It was scary. I got them out of the cupboard and counted them, he was way short. I flat confronted him, asked him if he wanted to die. Told him if he took more than the label said again I'd flush them, tell the Doc, make sure he got something much weaker. Put them in your purse then when you are home keep it in a corner of the house he has no business being in. (Like a sewing area, guest bedroom dresser.) Then if he's in there it will be an alarm, you can go check.
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I have the same problem with my husband, as a result I carry all his pain meds with me everywhere, the anger and pouting is something that goes with the territory of lost control. The lockbox idea sounds wonderful I plan to look into that.
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have a lock installed on a small cupboard. No matter how mad he gets, unless he breaks it open with a crowbar, he will be unable to find the pills.
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I had the same problem with my mother. I found a pharmacy that pre-packages all medications for a 4 week period. There were 4 card containers that had morning, noon, evening and bedtime slots for 7 days clearly marked. Just push the medications through the bottom for the particular day of the week and time of day. It's easy to see what is left and for some to see if the meds were taken. It's easier to manage that way. The pharmacy I used here in Florida used to deliver them every 4 weeks. The assisted living facility where my mother is now uses a similar service from different pharmacy so if you don't know where to start, I suggest go to a local ALF, Rehab center and ask them who is available, then talk to his Doctor and get the scripts written to that pharmacy.
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iin some states, its okay to have an overdose. i am going to move to that state. i hear people very seldom use it, its just that they do have power and control, which is everything.
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They Actually have lockable pill boxes on them with little alarms on them to either remind you to take your pills or not to.
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In the car trunk during cool months, at the neighbor's house, get a lock box, somewhere in the garage or attic. Talk to your doctor about alternate be types like a patch and blister pack meds to make it more difficult for him. Get a combination or keypad lock for a closet.
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My husband does the same, gets mad and always finds them. It's terrible, but I can only do so much. I feel my husband should know better, and it's his life. He gets very mad at me.
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Buy one of those locking boxes and hide it in the guest room closet. Include the non prescription drugs too, as an overdose of anything could be dangerous.
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