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Do threadworms cause pain?

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mary91 · 27/04/2019 21:38

My dd has threadworms and is crying saying her bottom hurts. She says it's not itching but sharp stabbing pains.

I always thought threadworms caused itching not pain.

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gamerchick · 27/04/2019 21:40

It can feel like it hurts, sometimes the itching is so intense it can feel like a sharp pain.

Have you treated the worms? Wash her bottom now, it's the glue the worms use to attach the eggs that causes the most itching.

tilder · 27/04/2019 21:42

Sudocrem helps too. Ovex tomorrow. Plus sheets in a hot wash.

MoniqueTonique · 27/04/2019 21:43

Yes I remember when my DS had threadworms he cried saying his bottom hurt. It only lasted a couple of nights, once he was treated he didn't have any pain.

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Wellhellojonsnow · 27/04/2019 21:45

When they are tired I think it feels a lot worse too. My DS has a bad case recently, luckily we had over left over from DD’s bout of them. Do you have any?

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mary91 · 27/04/2019 21:45

How long does the ovex take to start working ?

I don't have any sudocream, will get some tomorrow. Will Vaseline be any help?

Thanks for the tips.

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Wellhellojonsnow · 27/04/2019 21:45

*ovex

dementedpixie · 27/04/2019 21:46

Ovex takes a few days to work

gamerchick · 27/04/2019 21:47

Vaseline will work. It takes a few days for it to work, it basically makes them starve to death. Make sure you treat the whole family and again in 2 weeks to catch the hatchlings. Damp dust all door handles etc to pick up stray eggs.

HappyMisfit · 27/04/2019 21:48

You and anyone in the household should take ovex as a precaution. You can buy family packs

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mary91 · 27/04/2019 21:53

Ok thanks everyone.

Bloody horrible little things! Poor dd seems in so much pain.

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Goposie · 27/04/2019 21:56

How does Vaseline starve them to death?

gamerchick · 27/04/2019 21:57

It doesn't

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mary91 · 27/04/2019 21:58

@Goposie I think it's the ovex that starves them.

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gamerchick · 27/04/2019 21:59

Heh I see it. Sorry I was answering 2 questions there.

Goposie · 27/04/2019 22:02

Ah... for a minute there I was excited about a cheaper option than ovex!

gamerchick · 27/04/2019 22:03

I hear that man. It's not cheap stuff.

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mary91 · 27/04/2019 22:04

I will ask this question to the pharmacist tomorrow, but does anyone know if I buy the ovex and have leftover doses, can I save them for another time? Or will it expire?

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DustyDustyKeyboard · 27/04/2019 22:09

We're trying garlic supplements inbetween ovex treatments as well. I read it might help, and it can't hurt!

MaHeidsGouping · 27/04/2019 22:09

I always keep a bottle in the cupboard along with nit shampoo, I've just read the bottle and all it says about expiry is Oct 20. It doesn't say bin after 4 weeks once opened etc.

tilder · 27/04/2019 22:10

It's expensive and tastes foul. I buy enough for 2 doses each, so dose us all again after 2 weeks. Plus I keep tablets in the cupboard in case.

Hope all sorted soon. It's horrible. School never mentions worms, but I would not be surprised if it is as common as nits.

gamerchick · 27/04/2019 22:17

always keep a bottle in the cupboard along with nit shampoo

I do the same. Grin

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