I've got a big concern. My dog just tested positive for Coccidia and Roundworms. He is being treated for these currently. The vet said the Coccidia is not transmittable to humans, but the roundworms are.
I have a three year old who I'm concerned about. Has anyone had experience with this? I understand that roundworms in a child can potentially cause serious problems including blindness.
What do I do? LLMD is waiting on test results from a stool sample. Would this be sufficient testing?
Oh my goodness...I'm worried out of my mind right now. My boy has already had to endure lyme and coinfections and now this? Ugggg!!!
Lymers
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- I've read that it is actually fairly common for children to have worms. And Adults, too.
After getting past the "eeek" effect . . . we have to go back to a time when this was not pushed under the rug. It is common for the animal kingdom (of which we humans are a part) and it happens.
I don't have details about what to do about it but, believe me, you are not the only family to be affected. It's actually quite common.
It's too bad this important topic was dropped because our generation has been done a huge disservice by the lack of knowledge that comes naturally to many species of animals. (I'm recalling a book by either Jane Goodall or one of her peers about how primates know how to treat themselves for worms.)
I'll see if I can find a few links to make you feel better. In the meantime, Gael, a poster here, knows a lot on this topic. You should also search Google for the Dr. Oz show on parasites.
Look up the site for Hulda Clark, too.
I don't know if "Humaworm" has a formula for young children and your doctor may have some advice or a ND (naturopathic doctor), too.
Certain foods may help such as garlic and onions but you'd want more detail on that.
If it helps, to get over the "eeek" factor of even spirochetes, protozoa and rickettsia, (oh, my!), I came to think of my body as a ocean water park, with skin.
All sorts of elements swimming around, going here and there, some building my body and some - just there by mistake and not good for my body. The good creatures could send "vibes" or do whatever it is that they do to sent those there by mistake on their way . . . but also . . .
I could change the water, so to speak. I could move out old sludge (thank you, colon) . . . I could change the water chemistry (with medicines, herbs, food, probiotics, etc.) . . . etc. -
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Did a presentation about 5 years ago on paras. Research showed about 85% of North + South Americans have them, but the paras hide so well that we don't feel them. They are masters at survival.
www.inno-vita.com has two parasite products, one for large + one for small. They come in caps + liquids. Liquids are great for kids. Easy to dose using a few drops. Opening a cap + using some of it is a pain.
Find a local chiro or naturopathic doc that can order them for you. They also work fairly quickly as opposed to months and years for a lot of the other stuff around.
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- Oh, small children can get this from lots of other places, not just from a pet. Putting things in their mouths, putting their hands in their mouths . . . carries eggs from even one infected child to another.
So, once you've got this covered, it's good to know it's on-going vigilance. Maybe educational workshops as schools . . . everywhere kids go, the more adults who are aware, the better this situation can become. -
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I would go ahead and order Humaworm for children. I think stool samples often come up with nothing.
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VBased on what DR. Clark says in her book,"A Cure for all Diseases", parasites get passed from pets to humans all the time!
Also humans infect each other through the body fluids.
A parasite zapper will get most of the bugs out of us, but some have to be gotten with herbs.
I use a supplement called "ParaFree" that contains black walnut, wormwood, cloves,etc. Check it out at www.herbsetc.com
I agree with Keebler! It's important to rid ourselves of the parasites, but it's even more important to stop reinfecting ourselves over and over from the same sources!
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I think Clarkia does also. The Ova & Parasites stool testing is unreliable.
It might be wise to treat your little one even if the tests are negative. Check with your doctor of course. Humaworm has a symptom list that you might want to check also.
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Just saw that massman posted inno-vita has parasite formulas for children also. I will check them out as well. Thanks massman
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I think Enula can help with some types of worms. Maybe your doc can tell you if it would help.
Best,
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Just talked to my child's pediatrician about this. (He is NOT Lyme Literate, by the way). He said that something like 40% of children have been exposed to roundworms either from their pets or from playing in the dirt, sand boxes, etc... where roundworm eggs are located.
He said that they do not recommend testing or treating a child who does not have symptoms. He said that complications from roundworms are very, very rare. He said that he's been a doc for over 25 years, and has never seen a serious case before.
I don't know if I agree with his information. My child's lyme doctor is willing to treat him profilacically (sp?).
What does everyone think they'd do if it was their child?
Lymers
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When I don't know what to do, I take a wait and see approach. Please check the symptom list at humaworm and see if your little one has any of those symptoms.
It can be confusing because some of the symptoms are similar to Lyme. His LLMD has a better pulse on these infections and If it were me I would listen to him.
Hope this helps,
Gael
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