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Tapeworm

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:30

I promise I'm not a troll (or a poo troll)

I am 34 weeks pregnant and I think I might have a tapeworm. Just passed a movement and there was a white string in it. My tummy was upset over the weekend but I thought nothing of it. Hat is until I saw some white string like thing today.

Does anyone have experience of this? I've made an appt for the doctor but I feel grotty and dirty Sad

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:33

Big string or tiny threads?

I've had both tapeworms and threadworms.

Why do you feel dirty? They're just worms. Over the counter stuff will rid you of them.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:35

They looked like tiny threads and there was a sort of lighter coloured sac I think.

The thought just gives me the heave.

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:36

Tiny threads is threadworms.

You need Ovex. Is about £6 and you can buy it over the counter.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:37

Can I take it when pregnant?

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:38

Did it work for you? I'm paranoid that they're harming the baby - I also should not have gone on Google 🤢

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:39

You'd have to ask the pharmacist if you can take it while pregnant. I don't see why not.

Yes, it works.

It's all groovy. We all get them.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:41

Thanks thequeen

You've put a wormy pregnant lady's mind at rest

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:41

And they won't hurt your baby. Different passages.

Although if left untreated they can move to your vagina. But I think that's pretty rare.

bellanotte22 · 05/04/2018 15:41

I don't think you're advised to take while pregnant. I might be wrong. I think they recommend ultra hygiene for a few weeks.

Don't stress, kids get them a lot!

TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:43

Honestly, they're just worms. They don't do much. Fuckers itch though.

If they were in your garden you'd think they were cute...

Put your bedding on a nice hot wash though.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:47

I don't have any itching which makes me think tapeworm instead of threadworm.

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:50

Tapeworms are fat fuckers.

Make you think you're shitting a piece of string. Regular string, not thread.

When is your next scan? Ask them if they can run the scanny thing over your bowel and have a look.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:51

No more scans as I'm 34 weeks 🙈

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HeyRoly · 05/04/2018 15:52

I think you need to see a GP, not a pharmacist. You need to figure out what type of worm it is - or even if it's worms at all - before getting treatment.

SluttyButty · 05/04/2018 15:53

Threadworms are easy for us hoomans to get. I've just had to worm my dog because she had them (the other worming tablet I used didn't work). So obviously I'm now waiting for one of us to have them.

TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:53

Shame.

Would've been a nice picture for your baby book. The Wormy Twin..!

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:54

Are they easy to pick up? I don't want to ask anyone in case they think I can't keep myself clean Grin

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GrannyGrissle · 05/04/2018 15:56

For heavens sake get this sorted before you give birth. The last thing you want is for a worm to crown before your baby Grin

MereDintofPandiculation · 05/04/2018 15:57

They're easy to pick up especially if you come into contact with children.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:57

😩😩😩😩 granny

I'm having a section. Maybe they could just have a rummage

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TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 15:57

Yes! So, SO easy to pick up.

They're everywhere.

Think of them as butthole nits. We all get them. Especially if we own children.

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ohgodalmightywhatnext · 05/04/2018 15:58

I do own a 4 year old Grin

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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 05/04/2018 15:59

Eaten any bean sprouts recently?

TheQueenOfWands · 05/04/2018 16:00

The 4 year old will be the culprit.

They will need to be de-wormed.

Kids are grim really, aren't they?

Jamhandprints · 05/04/2018 16:00

Tape worm is very rare in this country I think. But threadworms are common. You need to shower every morning as soon as you wake up, change bedding and PJs and hoover your room every day for 2 weeks (supposed to be 6 weeks but who can manage that!) Eat pumpkin seeds and garlic. X