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Persistent threadworms HELP

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IfIAskINeedHelp · 29/12/2019 19:43

So recently my Daughter (age 9) has had a horrible case of persistent threadworms. Was first treated via (Ovex) Mebendazole which I was given over the counter at the pharmacy. One week later behold, more worms. I have done everything and more necessary- washed all houses linen in boil wash; made sure everyone washes their hands before eating and after going to the toilet; treated everyone in the house. We are a very clean household and my daughter has had impeccable hygiene throughout. Thankfully no one else is showing symptoms of it but, I think that it only manages to isolate her more. She keeps blaming herself for it and being far too harsh about it; I have told her that she is doing everything that she can and it’s not her fault. Although, I am worried that I have solidified the idea of it being someone’s fault in her head. When it’s not in any case. Went to see a doctor at a walk in clinic- they gave her a longer course if the same medicine. We have had them in the past but this time it’s ridiculous. Why won’t the go away. I honestly feel like a horrible mother because I can’t go anything to help her. Has she built up an intolerance to the medicine?? Please help me!!

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drinkygin · 29/12/2019 19:46

You need to repeat the oven a week later for it to work so she’s actually only had half of the treatment. How long has she had them?

dementedpixie · 29/12/2019 19:47

Is everyone being treated at the same time? You can have them without symptoms

Imserious · 29/12/2019 19:48

Maybe inform school so other parents can check their children. My middle daughter used to get them it was awful. They are very easy to catch especially if other children at school don't wash hands etc. Also keep nails clean and very short.

dementedpixie · 29/12/2019 19:49

Its 2 weeks for retreatment btw, not 1 week

dementedpixie · 29/12/2019 19:50

She may be getting reinfected at school too

drinkygin · 29/12/2019 19:51

@dementedpixie Ah ok. Knew it was two doses but mixed up minor details.

GuyFawkesDay · 29/12/2019 19:51

You need to retreat after 10-14 days to catch any new ones.

Neighneigh · 29/12/2019 19:57

Threadworms are absolute bastards and they mess with your head too (figurative obvs). They really, really bother me and any slight itch, I freak out. So I sympathise with your daughter. Make sure she takes at least a two week course and everyone in the house should too, as you need to break their reproductive cycle. It's a total pain but if you damp dust pretty much everywhere you can (wear gloves yourself, rinse under running water, do all light switches etc), hoover like a demon, change beds, use separate towels, shower each morning... They do go away. Someone needs to invest Bill Gates amounts of money into nuking them, if you ask me

W1ntersnow · 20/02/2022 12:42

Hi, did they clear up?

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