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my friend told me she has had threadworms for 10 years

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ineedapoo · 12/12/2007 18:46

She is a very strict vegan and won't kill them sees them in her ... every so often. OMFG I am so shocked felt like running away

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onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:42

lol frosty
martian you are an excellent resource.

zippitippitoes · 12/12/2007 20:42

oh yuk makes mentsal note to avoid all congregations of small people for wever

zippitippitoes · 12/12/2007 20:43

and batty unhygienic oldewr ones

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:45

oh i see inap, it's an ethical living thing?

have compost.. don't use plastic bags.. ecover etc..

Oh no! FORGOT TO GET ARSE WORMERY!

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:46

batty zippi?

Blandmum · 12/12/2007 20:46

Thank you!

Then my evening has not been wasted!

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:49

I think we can all safely say that we will leave this thread richer than we came to it.

zippitippitoes · 12/12/2007 20:50

lol yes batty or is that er not allowed

reindeermum · 12/12/2007 20:50

she is a selfish bitch to knowingly carry this around and not treat it - as already said it is very very contagious and can be very unpleasant and even very painful in some kids. IMO like someone with VD shagging around with no condom.

sallystrawberry · 12/12/2007 20:52

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HeppyChick · 12/12/2007 20:52

Your friend, THE wormery, surely...

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:54

is this the threadwormthread?

and are we threadwormthreadworms?

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:55

oh sally god it just gets worse and worse!
you must kick your friend ineedapoo.

Blandmum · 12/12/2007 20:55

the crack that waves back

onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:57

OH MY FREAKING GOD WHY? WHY MARTIAN? I NEVER DONE YOU NO HARM..

ISawSantaKissingKerrysNorks · 12/12/2007 20:59

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onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 20:59

The crack that waves back lol
the articulated arse

TinyTimsGangGawdBlessUs1andAll · 12/12/2007 21:01

I am sitting here eating handfuls of Ovex like peanuts.

reindeermum · 12/12/2007 21:03

You should put it to her that if that is her argument - (the vegan excuse), does that mean she never takes antibiotics EVER EITHER as they kill bacteria which are also living organisms?????
Selfish bitch.

TinyTimsGangGawdBlessUs1andAll · 12/12/2007 21:04

Or wash. That might kill a family of bacteria.

itscoldtoday · 12/12/2007 21:06

Threadworm infection can be treated solely by meticulous attention to hygiene for 6 weeks. The worms in the intestine will die within this time, and if no eggs are swallowed, no new worms will replace them. Hygiene measures alone may be considered when drug treatment is not wanted or is not recommended (e.g. during pregnancy).
? Hygiene measures require every member of the household to do the following:
o Wear close-fitting underpants or knickers at night.
o Have a bath or shower, wash around the anus each morning, immediately on rising.
o Change and wash underwear, nightwear, and (if possible) bed linen and towels each day
(avoid shaking them as this also spreads eggs). Avoid the use of ?communal? towels.
o Keep fingernails short.
o Wash hands and scrub under the nails first thing in the morning, after using the toilet or changing nappies, and before eating or preparing food.
o Put toothbrushes in a closed cupboard, and rinse them well before use.
? Eggs can be removed by daily damp dusting of surfaces and washing the cloth frequently in hot water. Good ventilation and reduced humidity both help to reduce the viability of eggs. Daily vacuuming of all carpets is advisable, as eggs can survive for up to 2 weeks on clothing, bedding, or other objects

It can be done without being cruel , but she's still nuts.

ISawSantaKissingKerrysNorks · 12/12/2007 21:10

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ineedapoo · 12/12/2007 21:10

she doesn't see a problem was being serious says we should embrace all living things. Do I see her again or just avoid her

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onebatmotherofgoditschilly · 12/12/2007 21:11

soooo.
who's going to start a thread inviting vegans to prove they are not utterly, irredeemably insane beyond the help of man or the love of god?
who is the most argumentative person on the threadwormthread.