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BV.... driving me insane

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tori16320
tori16320

Hi all,

I have been diagnosed with BV about a month ago after going into my OBGYN with white patches of itchy skin on my vulva and an odd smell. Initially I was told it could be linchen schlerisos (so a painful biopsy was taken, and it came back negative thank goodness) and went back and tested positive for BV. I was given the initial 7 day 2x a day metrodazinole that temporary worked, and symptoms (white “toilet paper like” discharge and odor) came back. I went back in and was given the same antibiotic along with the gel form 1x a week for 4 weeks. I am on week 5 (I only did 3 vaginal inserts as I was extrmely cramping days after inserting), and am still having these horrible symptoms. My bf is FINALLY coming home after being out of state for years and right before, of course this happens. 

I have been taking daily probiotics, decreased sugar intake, increased water, only worn cotton underwear, and have increased my vitamin c. I am extremely worried about this causing Pelvic inflammatory, not to mention the embarrassment of smell when I’m finally able to be intimate after years. I know others have it much worse, but I am Becoming extremely discouraged and hopeless. I don’t want to fight this for years. I know antibiotics usually do more harm than good, but I want this taken care of sad Any advice, treatments, etc. would be GREATLY appreciated!!!! 

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  • espy33864
    espy33864 tori16320

    Posted

    Have you tried boric acid? It didn’t cure me of my BV but it does give me relief within a day. Walmart carries a brand called Queen V for cheap. I’m still trying to find my cure sad but that does make me more comfortable having sex with my boyfriend. 
  • Guest
    Guest tori16320

    Posted

    Hi Tori, 

    Sounds like my exact story. I’m beyond sick of this and also losing hope in getting better. I fear having intercourse with my bf for the fear of having bv but even when we go days without doing it, I still have bv. I literally went to the doctor this year alone about 6 times and 3 times I was given Metrodinazole as well. I don’t want to keep taking that because I feel that’s was causing the occurrent infection as it kills both good and bad bacteria. I bought a bunch of supplements (vitamin d3, b complex, probiotics, & vitamin C with rose hips) but it doesn’t seem like it’s helping me at all. I have another appointment this Thursday because I’m still itchy, having discharge and now cramping. I’m also scared of having pelvic inflammatory disease because of how frequent I get it. I’m so depressed over this and I just wish there was an answer and cure for this!! I forgot to mention I started taking garlic supplements but not sure how effective it is. I read that inserting a clove of garlic over night can help but haven’t tried it myself. I’m a little scared to insert anything and possibly making it worse. I’m sorry Tori I know what you’re going through 😢

  • Yazzblessed
    Yazzblessed tori16320

    Posted

    Tori try the cream i mention on my post it worked for me, i know all our bodies respond diffrent and what works for some dont work for others but at least im sharing what worked for me im going on 3yrs free of BV i hope it helps you are in my thoughts.
    • espy33864
      espy33864 Yazzblessed

      Posted

      Hi Yazzblessed. I searched the creamed that worked for you and I’m only seeing it sold on eBay. Not sure how trusted that would be to buy from. I live in the US. Also what was the regimen you used? 
    • Yazzblessed
      Yazzblessed espy33864

      Posted

      Hi espy33864 i used left over inserts container i had from the previus creams i had been given to put less of half an inch of my own cream and insert at night time before bed by the 3rd day i was free of smell itchyness discharge but to be safe i did it for a whole week and it never came back thank the good Lord just make sure before bedtime that way the cream stays in all night i didnt have to change my diet or anything else i went back to normal make sure if u have a partner he might want to rub a little on his area as well cause other wise the fungus could be jumping back and fourth.
    • Yazzblessed
      Yazzblessed espy33864

      Posted

      We would not know that 100% but if you do, make sure you read reviews and also ask the seller any conserns about were it comes from and stuff like that.
  • Hon777
    Hon777 tori16320

    Posted

    Hi Tori see my cure post. I had it for 8 years. I now have unprotected intercourse, am on the pill and regular periods, bacteria down there remains balanced and healthy.
    • tori16320
      tori16320 Hon777

      Posted

      Hi! I actually have been obsessing (which includes reading this forum) and ran across your cure the other day! I do have irregular periods (not on birth control), is that something that could potentially cause it/make it worse? I am nervous to put anything up there, though have been taking probiotics daily. Will have to try your method! How long has everything been balanced/ normal?
  • babyele
    babyele tori16320

    Posted

    I used a tablespoon of hydrogen poroxide in a tub of water and sat in this for twenty minutes.  The next day I did the same.  I may have used sea salt as well. 4 ounces in the same tub of water.  Do not use normal table salt as this can cause an irritating skin reaction and may not not work to ease or take away the symptoms. Hydogen poroxide is an antiseptic known to kill germs as does sea salt.

    There are other alleviants or cures such as vinegar with bicarbonate of soda mixed (sit in a tub of water with these added).  As well as tea tree oil.  Add drops of this. 

    I have used goldenseal tincture as well.  A few drops of this in water in a tub to sit in, though not entirely convinced. 

    Then there is Greek yoghurt. Putting half a teaspoon of this into the vagina each day for as long as you want.

    Then there are PH balance liquids from the chemist that you can insert into the vagina.

    Virgin coconut oil is said to be very good though I am not convinced.

    There is some information from youtube.com

  • babyele
    babyele tori16320

    Posted

    Yes.

    Different things at different times. 

    I would say the hydrogen peroxide was the one that worked. 

    About a month from the above I was irritable down below so had a combination of the above. 

    I would, as well, while suffering take a mild tranquiliser.  These complaints affect the nervous system. 

     

  • babyele
    babyele tori16320

    Posted

    As well as taking fluconazole 150mg capsules because I had taken courses of antibiotics which encourage thrush and systemic candida which is painful and uncomfortable.
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