I think you are so right about your thoughts on what both the codeine and the tylenol can do in large amounts. It's a shame that her doctor has put on the "blinders" of denial.
It is so hard for you, as her daughter, to see the truth, and not have your mother want to accept the truth -- that without it being her fault, she became an addict to the painkiller, and is now the victim of its multiple bad side effects!
Maybe you could talk to her doctor yourself, and bring him to his senses. Bring a magnified copy of the "inserts" of the medication with you, so that he can READ the terrible side effects, and get over his amnesia!!
If that doc won't listen, perhaps you can find another who will, and who can advise you about what you can do, and who might be willing to talk to your mom, in person, or over the phone, about this situation.
Share your frustrations about your mother's situation with a trusted person (or persons), so you won't feel so alone, and maybe the friend(s) can also advise you, knowing your mom's personality!
I hope others who have experienced this can give you some advice on what to do now! Good luck to you!!
Sincerely,
Concerned lady
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My mother has taken codeine for years because it was the prescribed medication when she was diagnosed with IBS. She took at least one pill a day, possibly two, but only what was prescribed. She has never had any sort of colitis problems due to the codeine so perhaps the doctors are right. Of course if she is abusing them who knows what could happen.