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I’m been suffering from BV for over an year.

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k02855
k02855

It has been over a year an I keep getting BV.  No matter what I do it comes back I have seen 2 doctor but nothing they give me work long term. After treatment the BV comes back a month later.  The odor is so bad that others can smell it when I use the restroom.  As you can imagine it’s extremely embarrassing and depressing.    I am so self conscious about it that I try not to use the restroom at work.  I also think that my coworkers talk about me, because of this. 

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  • soraya28792
    soraya28792 k02855

    Posted

    Hi , do u use panty liners? This was causing my bv, I have stopped using them n my vb is gone. I suffered for Many yrs n nothing will make it go away. Now I'm bv free.

    • k02855
      k02855 soraya28792

      Posted

      I do wear pantyliner, I will stop to see if that changes thing. Thanks
  • laura_51322
    laura_51322 k02855

    Posted

    I completely know where your coming from :”( I actually just had to quit my most recent job because of odor... it was so bad and I worked with all men! They always said something like “what is that smell” and I’d leave the area or go to the bathroom... I always have to keep tiny perfumes in my bra to spray myself when I can smell the odor start to get worse... it’s horrible! I already have had depression and anxiety my whole life. Now I see a therapist bi-weekly and possibly starting anti-anxiety meds this month sometime... it’s truly ruined my life... it seems for some women there’s an easy fix, but for women like me I have tried EVERY home remedy and every antibiotic my Gynecologist could prescribe to me... nothing works. I noticed that after drinking alcohol or coffee it gets worse. You need to buy a live culture probiotic (the type that needs to be refrigerated) and yes they are expensive but that’s just what it take. Also take vitamin D take those daily and make sure you are letting your lady parts dry all the way after a shower. I just ordered tea tree oil vaginal suppositories and I am going to see how those work for me. I will keep you all posted. Feel free to message me on here if you have any questions. 
    • k02855
      k02855 laura_51322

      Posted

      I started taking vitamin D today, I also purchase some folic acid. 
  • Guest
    Guest k02855

    Posted

    Vitamin D3 5000 IU a day cured me. Good luck! smile
    • k02855
      k02855 Guest

      Posted

      I started taking vitamin D today. I have 2000 IU but I took enough to equal 5000
  • debi14820
    debi14820 k02855

    Posted

    Hi K.... Have you tried soaking twice a day (if you can) in bakling soda and water? 1 cup of baking soda in a tub of warm water.   Or try apple cider vinegar twice a day in warm water.  I do that 4 times a week and it really helps me.  It sounds like a BV yes.  The strongest treatment i s Clindamycin.  Maybe ask for a Gyn specializing in vulvar disorders.  They do exist!  Best wishes.
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