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Threadworms in pregnancy

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Rhayader · 26/09/2019 20:07

I’ve not been to the GP yet as I’ve only just clocked it (and seen them 😱). I’m 6-7 weeks pregnant and have two small children who probably brought them back home. Has anyone had any experience with this, everything I can find says that you can’t take the drugs in pregnancy. I can’t do another 34 weeks like this 😭

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dementedpixie · 26/09/2019 20:09

You treat those that can take the medication and use hygiene methods to get rid of yours

Rachelover60 · 26/09/2019 20:25

You poor thing Rhayader. Found this for you:
www.nhstaysideadtc.scot.nhs.uk/Antibiotic%20site/pdf%20docs/UKMI%20threadworms%20in%20pregnancy.pdf#targetText=A%20prospective%20study%20followed%20192,three%20doses%20of%20mebendazole%20100mg.&targetText=If%20hygiene%20measures%20are%20ineffective,is%20considered%20appropriate%20for%20use.

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Rhayader · 26/09/2019 20:31

Thanks that’s helpful :) The drugs really don’t sound ideal... It’s such a nuisance

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YouMaySayImADreamer · 27/09/2019 20:36

Yes unfortunatly I am in the same position! I notice mine about 2 weeks ago although I am nearing the end of my pregnancy. I went to the GP who said i can't take anything. I have just had to treat the dc and the rest of the family and now wait it out for mine to die whilst continuing with hygeine measues. I plan to breast feed so I don't think I can even take anything after the birth. It is such a horrible situation to be in isn't it!

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