Whump Prompt #1652
Submitted by @classicwhump - thanks!
Ok, I got a good one!
What if after an injury or during an illness, whumpee has multiple prescriptions from a doctor. They are too unwell to get out of bed, so caretaker picks up the medication for them, but whumpee has a bad reaction caused by:
A drug interaction that that might amplify sedation so the whumpee can’t stay awake or coordinate movements. Another combo might drop blood pressure suddenly, causing fainting or confusion. Some interactions might build slowly, creating paranoia or hallucinations.
An allergic reaction that causes itching, flushed skin, throat tightness, dizziness, or a creeping sense that breathing feels wrong. This starts small but builds over time.
Pain medication that triggers vivid dreams or confusion or medications that cause dissociation, emotional flattening, panic, or intrusive thoughts.
A mixup with the medications that causes strange mood shifts, blurry vision, or tremors.
Maybe the dosage it too high and the whumpee becomes disoriented or shaky, dehydrated, weak, or nauseated.
Whatever the reason, whumpee gets sicker, caretaker keeps giving the medicine hoping they’ll get better, but they’re only getting worse until whumpee needs to be rushed to the hospital. Caretaker brings the medications to the ER and the doctor says no wonder they’re so sick, the medication is wrong. Caretaker is devastated, they thought they were helping, but were actually making them worse. Caretaker is pacing in the waiting room afraid to go in and see whumpee, but a nurse comes out and says whumpee has been asking for them.
