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[Worriedworm]

Hello,
I have had to create a false username as I feel embarrassed/ashamed of my problem.
Can anyone help me please.
Since I had my children, I have somehow picked up the dreaded threadworms. I know this is very common but the thing is, I now realise that they will not fully go away. I have had them on and off now for years and it's just dawned on me that the medication you get from the doctor doens't actually work long term. I have googled it and read that, once you get this pinworm, you never actually get rid of it, just try and keep the population down. This horrifies me. I have spoken to the doctors who just scratch their heads and don't seem to really understand how to fully get rid of them. They just keep suggesting the same medicine you get from the chemist, which when taken for long periods, no longer works.
I am desperate to get rid of them once and for all - is there anyone out there who knows how do stop the recurrence?
The problem is that I am now starting to get seriously depressed about it...it's beginning to affect my confidence and my sex life as well. The itchy feeling which comes and goes and just when you think you've tackled it, it comes back again.
I would really appreciate any advice or support. Many thanks.

[Mole]

I totally understand what you're going through. I had the same problem. Don't believe what you read on the internet - you can get rid of them but it does require a lot of effort because reinfection is easy as you probably know. It took me about 4 months. Keep going with the medication for now. This is what I did: Washed my towel after every use at at least 60 degrees and washed bedding frequently. Hoovered a lot more than normal too! Shower as soon as I got up and before bed. Wore PJs and tight fitting knickers at night and washed them daily. Kept my nails short. Washed my hands and scrubbed nails as soon as I got up and before eating. I also ate a lot of pumpkin seeds which is something I read about on the internet when reading copious depressing threads (excuse the pun) on the subject. They probably have no relevance in helping to get rid of the threadworms but hey ho, they're good for you. I also tried to eat healthily - lots of fruit and veg - for my own sanity and also to keep things moving through my system. Again, probably makes no difference but I'm just saying what I did. I did find it a huge effort - especially all that washing and hoovering but I have had no itchiness or problems for months. Good luck.

[naf77]

Have you thought of alternate medicine? I know homeopathy can help. Best of luck!

[2x2]

Eat lots of raw garlic.
When we were kids that what was used for us. A couple of cloves a day- slice it and put in on bread and butter- it's quite nice.

[Claire M]

citricidal tablets.

Good luck

[this_is_cat]

Have you thought of alternate medicine? I know homeopathy can help. Best of luck!

No it can't. It is sugar pills and spells. They can't kill parasites

You've had some good advice but the only thing I would add is to maybe google the medication they use in Germany and Switzerland
When we had an outbreak, a Swiss friend brought some medication over, as worms seem to be a much more common there (something to do with their pork/meat?) and it worked wonders
This was years ago so the UK medication might have caught up by now but thought it was worth mentioning.

[leapyearbaby]

My cousin in law struggled terribly. Had it for months. Her situ had me googling. Some of the stuff is horrific and I hope is an exaggeration. I think you can get very paranoid. I had them fortunately briefly and kept running to the loo to check and get a visual! Every little tickle! Cousin swore by this powder diatomaceous earth which has loads of benefits. You mix it in a glass of water. I really feel for you. Good luck.

[Marmot-in-london]

Well I have learnt something I really did think this was a paediatric issue never heard of adults with issues but I mainly see kids. Are you sure your kids aren't re infecting you? I have always treated the whole family.
Have you asked for a referral to dermatology they are good with infestations that is part of their job. Tinea is v common here compared to other parts of the UK so I am sure they will be good on thread worms. Is this really threadworms or anything else psoriasis can affect the buttock creases and can be itchy.
Hot washing even higher 90 is cited as being effective cold washing while good for the environment it doesn't kill worms.
Good luck