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Depress over getting rid of pinworms

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nancy55633
nancy55633

feels like they are crawling on my face and in my hair. Any suggestions what to use. Shower everyday and wash my hair and scrubb my face..

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  • Lailap4
    Lailap4 nancy55633

    Posted

    Try not to think about it, I know it's difficult. I used to feel like they were crawling all over my legs but they weren't. Sometimes showering or exfoliating too much can make it worse as this dries out your skin and makes you feel itchy. Have you seen the doctor about your threadworms?

    • nancy55633
      nancy55633 Lailap4

      Posted

      No really to embarrass to tell anyone. I have heard the prescription mess are to expensive. Just trying everything I can, hoping something works
    • Lailap4
      Lailap4 nancy55633

      Posted

      Do you live in the UK? Don't be embarrassed it's more common than you think. Treating it early is the best way you can go about it and something I wish I did. Now 5 years on I've taken countless medication which just doesn't work

    • nancy55633
      nancy55633 Lailap4

      Posted

      No fortunately I live in the USA. On Medicare insurance doesn't cover a lot. I have been taking Reese's OTC and washing daily and cleaning. Keep cleaning toilet and vacuuming. Wash hands very often

  • dennis85957
    dennis85957 nancy55633

    Posted

    Mebendazole. they don't sell usa , need to have doctor give a presciption. Then fine friend to go to canada or mexico. I got 10 pills. took it for seven weeks and got by body flush out once a week, no sugar at all. I lost twenty pounds.. I am bug free 

    • nancy55633
      nancy55633 dennis85957

      Posted

      What was the strength of Mebendazole and did you take it once a week ???
    • dennis85957
      dennis85957 nancy55633

      Posted

      100 mg, And nancy55633 is right tell your doctor you got a itching anus. need to get cream. I still thought i had them, but I irritated the skin so bad.  It took at least two weeks for itching went away. 

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    • nancy55633
      nancy55633 dennis85957

      Posted

      Did you say you took mebendazole once a week for 7 weeks ?? It looks like I can order it from a Canadian Pharmacy online . I hope it's a replical site

       

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee nancy55633

    Posted

    Have you actually seen the worms? or are you just assuming it is worms?  Its very common so dont feel embarrassed about it.  There are lots of over the counter remedies you can buy so ask your pharmacist.  Scrubbing your skin will just dry it out,as will constant vigorous washing,and may cause you other problems.     You have to wash any underclothes and bedsheets at high temperatures to get rid of the worms and eggs. Keep your nails short and dont scratch your bottom.   If you have any animals they may need to be treated as well. Get rid of any old animal bedding.       This treatment can take time and you may need to repeat the treatment if the worms recur,but its the only way to do it.

    I'm assuming you are in US not UK? 

     

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