Worms passed to humans in the eggs??

[Beekissed]

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Why in the world would someone infested with worms not go to her doctor and have the problem taken care of???

Probably because the medicine they prescribe is the exact same thing one gives to their horse for the same problem....pyrantel pamoate.

 

[horsechick]

LOL!
That's what the lady my dad worked with used to worm herself.
We, humans, think we are so above getting anything of the sort.
It is probably more common than we think people just don't check for it.
Take care all!

 

[Jessika]

I am totally grossed out but I read some where that people "used to" get worms all the time. Something about pine to get rid of it....... think you eat it but I would never try it! Something like that,,,,,

 

[Picky Chicky]

I'm a habitual nail biter so goodness only knows what's inside of me. I'm totally freaking out reading all of this stuff. In all seriousness I've got a mild phobia of parasites... if I saw anything worm-like come out of me I think I would pass out!

 

[claud]

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Why in the world would someone infested with worms not go to her doctor and have the problem taken care of???

Probably because the medicine they prescribe is the exact same thing one gives to their horse for the same problem....pyrantel pamoate.

If I'm infested with worms I'll take it!

Many drugs used for animals are used for humans too because.......it works.

 

[morelcabin]

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Why in the world would someone infested with worms not go to her doctor and have the problem taken care of???

I tried going to the doctors for a simple dewormer for the kids a few years ago. Unless you've actually SEEN the worms they will tell you there are none. Not only that, our medical profession only looks for specific infestations...if you REALLY want top find out if you have worms, take a stool sample to the vets...:>) LOL

 

[claud]

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Why in the world would someone infested with worms not go to her doctor and have the problem taken care of???

I tried going to the doctors for a simple dewormer for the kids a few years ago. Unless you've actually SEEN the worms they will tell you there are none. Not only that, our medical profession only looks for specific infestations...if you REALLY want top find out if you have worms, take a stool sample to the vets...:>) LOL

How did you know your kids had worms? I don't think many docs would prescribe a dewormer if the person did not present with some symptoms. If there was cause they'd order an O & P which is pretty much standard practice with someone with a suspected "worm infestation".

 

[spook]

Well, children can get worms from playing in the sand box or in sandy soil. Often it is notice by children itching their rear ends. One way to see if the child has these worms is to look at their bum with a flash light while they are asleep. Relaxed the worms can make their ways out to the next stage of their life cycle.
Women through the years have been known to use Tapeworms for weight loss....

I aught to have one, but ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

 

[Picky Chicky]

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LOL... it'll become the rage of Hollywood... yes doctor, I'd like one supersized tapeworm please - I just HAVE to slip into my size 6 dress for the party next month!!

 

[claud]

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Those are pinworms. Not uncommon in children. You can also do the "scotch tape test" First thing in the morning spread their little cheeks(the bottom ones) and press a piece of scotch tape on the anus. The worms come to the rectal opening at night to lay their eggs. The eggs will be on the tape and easily identified under a scope.

Yes, I've heard about the tapeworm weight loss. I think I'll pass.

Did you know that the beef tapeworm can be up to 20 meters long? Raw hamburger anyone?