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i have been reading people on this saying that ovex has never gotten rid of pinworms and im getting really scared and worked up, will i ever get rid of pinworms like ive been getting them off and on for around 10 years and i havent get managed to get rid of them for more than a year
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natalie64508 louise49686
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i ment sep 2018 then oct 2019
louise49686
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yes i live in scotland
natalie64508 louise49686
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is your mum against conventional meds? I think finding a worm recently is proof. you say you have had it on and off for years have you always seen woems or just had an itch (sorry for all questions) has you mum been aware everytime? you said you have used ovex before and not worked how do you know it didnt work for example did you find worms within a month or so or have you had longer periods between. as it could just be you are being reinfected. has yourself and mum read the facts on thread worm its good to have understanding of the cycle. i hope i dont sound patronising, Im just trying to help as I know it can cause terrible anxiety!
natalie64508
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maybe you could go to the doctors together or to boots etc and speak to a pharmacist they may be able to give professional advice. there are also certain foods that help fight worms such as pinapple, pumkin seeds, coconut, and garlic my daughter has pinapple juice everyday and i eat pumkin seeds.
natalie64508
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excuse my bad typing 🙈 pineapple and pumpkin seeds!
louise49686 natalie64508
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my mum is a nurse and believes in medicine and i dont really remember as i was so young when i got them, last time i took 2 doses they came back
louise49686 natalie64508
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i will ask her again tonight if we can get the medicine
natalie64508 louise49686
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I I hope i didnt come across rude I just know some people dont like to take meds willy nilly including myself. thats great your mum is a nurse maybe if you have a good talk to her and let her know how much it is upsetting you she can probably help reassure you a little. if it was when you was little and only a couple of bouts in teens that is reassurring that you have got rid in the past just a bit unlucky to have caught it again but remember it is very common and you are certainly not aloan people just dont talk about it I discovered lots of friends of mine have in the past and only addmitted it when i said i had caught it🙈
louise49686 natalie64508
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i have struggled getting rid of them as a kid because i didnt have very good understanding of re infection and hygiene, but since the age of 12-16 ive had them a few times a year
natalie64508 louise49686
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oh i see quite alot then I hope meds work too follow instructions for all to take even if no symptoms. good luck let me know how you get on.
louise49686 natalie64508
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thank you for all the advice and reassurance, we are all taking the medicine tonight and i will have a good clean around the house
natalie64508 louise49686
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your welcome, good luck and all the best with school etc x
louise49686 natalie64508
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i havent felt or seen any since 2 saturdays ago, took ovex on wednesday and i will take second dose next wednesday to be sure, washed all over the place and still am untill a few weeks after treatment just to be safe
louise49686
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i hope the mericine works and i dont get them
jessica23594 louise49686
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do not stress and read all these horror stories online . they're paranoia . Threadworms are completely harmless and easy to get rid off . the only stuff you must do is wash clothes and underwear etc on temperatures 60 degrees and above.
When you feel a tickling in your bum after treatment it could be from:
Pubic hair ( common reason )
Sweat
Faeces due to inproper washing or wiping
Infection
I had pinworms and read all there horrorfying experiences. I have nurse relatives and they confirmed that they only survive in intestines as thats where their food is from.
Theyre eggs are microscopic which makes reinfection easy. However thats why you take treatment weeks apart to kill the newly hatched eggs too. Do not worry .
natalie64508 jessica23594
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hi jessica, its great to hear a reassurring message from you I remember your message a long time ago when you was in the same boat, its a horrible feeling and you and I know how anxious it can make you which is why i like to reply to people who feel like i once did there are far too many scary stories and its nice to help reassure people. x