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I suffer from BV.

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valerie_51295
valerie_51295

Hi, I'v had BV for 1 1/2 yrs now. I'v been to 3 different Doctors have taken every kind of Meds including Boric Acid & nothing helps. My symptoms are burning, itching & irration and a grayish discharge.I do not have an odor ( for which I'm grateful) but nonetheless I am miserable & continually uncomfortable.I am afraid that it will NEVER go away & I guess I'm reaching out for some support.

I'm past childbearing age and have had the same boyfriend for 1 1/2 years.

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  • Space73
    Space73 valerie_51295

    Posted

    Hi there, am sorry you have had so much trouble. I don't really have any advice as I am suffering as well and your symptoms sounds the same as mine. Had mine for nearly a year. I have tried Clindamycin cream which is an antibiotic as I struggle with normal antibiotics in pill form. And not been able to tolerate Metrodinazole at all even in the cream as am allergic. It is a nightmare. I have tried natural yogurt but thats not helped. I not heard of Boric Acid. I feel like I will have mine forever as well. I've been trying to get into hospital as I have polyps but they keep refusing me because of this BV. I thought of taking Acidophilus as it has the friendly bacteria but can't see it doing much. Is the burning you get feel like its in the lower part of stomach like bladder and ovaries? Mine hurts now. I suppose my last option will be metrodinazole which I will end up in bed with for a week. Cos I have to get into Hospital. First I am going to do another BV test to see if its still there which am sure it is as I just finished the Clindamycin cream. I know antibiotics can make it come back again. Sorry I don't have anything to suggest. Am at a loss like you are.

  • Obin89680
    Obin89680 valerie_51295

    Posted

    Hello,

    I have the same exact symptoms. There must be someone can help. I am currently seeking information to see a specialist. I will get back to you with what ever I learn.

    • jenny94221
      jenny94221 Obin89680

      Posted

      Please let me know if you find a specialist for this. Is there such a doctor out there?
    • valerie_51295
      valerie_51295 jenny94221

      Posted

      Not in Miami, Fl... I'v seen 3 Dr.s... The last couple of days I'v douched with Hydrogen Perxoid with water bc I was desperate for some relief... It worked for only a few days...

    • Obin89680
      Obin89680 jenny94221

      Posted

      I will definitely update you. Do you know what triggered your reaction?
    • jen38757
      jen38757 jenny94221

      Posted

      I think it would depend on their profession. I've seen a naturopath and a nutritionist who both said they specialized in this but it didn't help really all that much.  Infectious disease dr. would probably just perscribe antibiotics but might do more tests? I haven't been able to get a referral to one so I don't know

    • jenny94221
      jenny94221 Obin89680

      Posted

      I have no idea. I have been suffering from this for many years now. I have done all the right things to help it and supposedly cure it, but nothing has gotten rid of it yet. I am currently using boric acid a couple times a week and that seems to make the symptoms less harsh. Someone suggested a few vitamin regimens that I may try.
    • valerie_51295
      valerie_51295 jenny94221

      Posted

      It's just the worst. I saw online that some Dr.s do a Laser treatment, but ins doesn't cover it & it's expensive. I don't know if with Laser it comes back.

    • jenny94221
      jenny94221 valerie_51295

      Posted

      Wow, I hadn't heard about a laser treatment? I will search it online and see what I get.

  • Space73
    Space73 valerie_51295

    Posted

    I've seen a Specialist and he's done sod all for me. sad Not saying they are all like that but mine only suggests antibiotics which have tried a few times now.

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