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Help, I've got worms!

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harryetta · 19/05/2025 23:30

No itching, but today have had a weird crawling sensation around my bum. Just had a look with a mirror and I literally saw one crawl out and I feel utterly disgusting. What do I need to do? I can buy some otc medication tomorrow. I share a bed with my daughter and have lots of cuddly toys on the bed that she brings with her every night. She has SEN. How often and for how long do I need to wash bedsheets? The toys aren'y washable - what do I do with them? How on earth do I stop them spreading over the house/onto door handles?

I'm struggling not to freak out right know after seeing a worm crawl out of my arse -shudders-

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Flyswats · 19/05/2025 23:42

You could put the soft toys in a hot dryer.

Loveduppenguin · 19/05/2025 23:41

harryetta · 19/05/2025 23:39

It was seeing it crawl out that freaked me out. I can feel them and I hate worms. Knowing I have them literally crawling about in me makes me feel sick. I just really don't like and kind of worm 🤢

As a microbiologist, I can tell you. The worms are not the only thing living on you.🤣 sorry but it’s just the way that it is. They are very common and all you need to do is treat yourself and your family once a year.

Newtothis2023 · 19/05/2025 23:41

Don't worry, while it's gross it's very common, especially with small kids who bring lots of bugs and what not into the house. My daughter has had worms a few times and it grosses me out, but she picks it up in creche I think and I'm forever telling her to wash her hands. Go to the pharmacy tomorrow and get an over the counter liquid medicine. It's called Vermox in Ireland had everyone in the household has to take it as a precaution (5mls) and again 2 weeks later in case there were eggs that weren't killed off with the first round of medicine. You'll need to wash sheets, etc on a high wash and dust and clean door handles / toy areas that your child might use. Can you check your child tomorrow for worms? Also, maybe put vaseline around the outside area for you and child, as worms find it hard to crawl out from the slippiness. Good luck

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harryetta · 19/05/2025 23:40

Do you think it would be ok to just quarantine the soft toys for a couple of weeks? They can't go in the washing machine!

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harryetta · 19/05/2025 23:39

It was seeing it crawl out that freaked me out. I can feel them and I hate worms. Knowing I have them literally crawling about in me makes me feel sick. I just really don't like and kind of worm 🤢

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Loveduppenguin · 19/05/2025 23:38

it’s nothing to be alarmed about we all get them. Should really be treating the whole family once a year.

Wildywondrous · 19/05/2025 23:37

Buy some Ovex tomorrow and dose everyone, wash bedding.

It works really fast so should clear it up easily