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Tapeworm infection

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Eyesahead
Eyesahead

Hi,

Any knowledgeable advice about tapeworm infection? I believe I am infected as two days ago I found a four inch segmented body that looks just like the online pics. Yesterday, I brought it to my Dr who was amazed to see it and said in his 40 year history had never seen someone infected. I had blood drawn, have a stool sample kit at home but have yet to gather samples. I am distraught, have stomach pain and bloating , fatigue and feel alone. Is this contagious? I really am not sure how I became infected... Possibly from pork not cooked through, sushi, bad oysters....? Looking for advice and a friend....

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  • Skitzopsycho7
    Skitzopsycho7 Eyesahead

    Posted

    Well i can't help much except i can relate. I have had diarrhea for a month and a half. I investigated my stool took it in for testing tested negative. I find seaseme seed looking sacks in my stool eachtime i pass. I'm still not able to reach relife. I hope you get the answers you need!!

  • logical
    logical Eyesahead

    Posted

    A worm is a worm. Tapeworm - intestional worms -- worms of the face -( SCABIES) All need antiobiotics . Just went through it.

    15 days all gone.

  • yourdad
    yourdad Eyesahead

    Posted

    U have plenty of friends here but unfortunately not many of us have diagnosis of a worm infection.

    All I can say is I hope ur results come back positive so ur doc can give u the right meds..

    Your journey with us here will be over soon.

    Good luck.

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