New warning about Cipro and other fluoroquinolones:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Germs/story?i...6479&page=1

These aren't typically antibiotics used for BV, but can be prescribed for other types of vaginal infections, UTI, etc.

Has anyone tried the 2 FemD twice a day vaginally like the doctor that invented it mentioned in his presentation? I seem to remember something like an 80% cure rate, but that he said they couldn't advertise it because the FDA hadn't approved it.


http://www.jarrow.com/Dr-Reid-8

question for clindesse users

Almost 2 weeks ago (July 1st, tuesday) I used Clindesse at bedtime. I have been having this weird discharge ever since (definitely not the BV stuff I am used to). It's gross, clumpy, almost solid (not like a rock but hopefully you know what I mean). It seems to have improved a little bit, but I don't remember it being around this long before!

I had an appointment with my doctor on July 10th. It was a follow up and I said I had a weird discharge. He looked, and said it was still the Clindesse. I asked if it was normal for it to stick around that long, and he said it usually does for a week or so. It is now July 13th, and it is still there (has almost been 2 weeks). It seems to be thinning out a little bit, but I'm concerned it might be a yeast infection. There is no odor, some itching, but it's minimal.

I know there are some lousy doctors out there, but do you think it was possible for my obgyn to look at me and say it was Clindesse left over, and not see a yeast infection? Do they look that similar? Does anyone that has been on Clindesse know what I am talking about? I just want a normal body again!

It could be the med... some of them do that
it could be yeast

I would go back and demand for a genital culture
or if you can switch to a new gyn and ask to get a culture done.

Hey, haven't been here in a while. That's a good thing. I just wanted to share with the board what's been working for me so far. I took Jewelscando's advice and bought the 00 gelcaps and filled halfway with tea tree oil. I insert one after having my period and one after sex usually. After, I get this thick, toilet-papery stuff like one gets after using Rephresh. It smells of tea tree oil, not BV odor. I leave it there for a day or so to work its magic, then scoop it out every day while in the shower. In fact, I found another blog where a woman suggested "scooping out your vagina with your finger" every day while in the shower. I do that now and I must say I haven't been having problems. I guess getting rid of the thick stuff that hangs around keeps me in check. I guess when you leave that in there is when your body's good stuff can't fight the bad stuff. Some days there's very, very little to clean out, no itching, no excess discharge, no smell......so I guess it's working. God, I hope I didn't just jinx myself. Oh, and I do take probiotics and eat yogurt religiously. I couldn't afford to keep up with the FemD habit (what with gas prices, right?). I bought a less expensive, refrigerated probiotic from the health food store that isn't specifically for the vaginal tract. Something's working for me, yay! Keep your fingers crossed, 'kay?

Please be CAREFUl with tea tree oil everyone!

I will tell you why. Several years ago after seeing my OBGYN I was diagnosed with a mild yeast infection... and instead of using Diflucan or a yeast med... or even boric acid, I decided to use tea Tree Oil instead. I only used a few drops of it... diluted of course for inside my vagina. I only used it for 3 days. So not very long.
However, instead of treating my yeast infection the Tea Tree oil ended up causing another bacterial infection to grow.
Yes thats right... it made a "normal" bacteria inside of my vagina grow out of wack causing an infection.
In which case I had to go back to the Gyn... and she had to put me on CIPRO for 2 weeks because of this.
I caution you all... please DO NOT use TEA TREE OIL for anything INTERNAL unless directed by a PHYSICIAN!

it even states this on all tea tree oil bottles...= "not for internal use"

I just wanted to warn you.

I think your safer with boric acid!

carriebradshaw

hi hon!
what do you mean it took two courses of metrogel? how many days is that? i'm on it right now and the doc says 10 day but i've been doing research and some people are prescribed 14 days. i just want to get rid of this nasty thing once and for all! please reply asap!!! tonight will be the 10th day and i don't know if i should do more

also, did you experience toilet paper clumps, clumpy discharge? if you did, how long does it take to go away after the last dose?

thanks in advance

sooo sad

Hi ladies.. I've been a lurker of this site for over 2 years now (been battling BV for longer than that), and finally thought I should post something. I too have gone through the hell of gyno visits and everytime the doctor would just prescribe me another antibiotic. Eventually my body learned to reject the antibiotics. It practically ruined my relationship with my now ex-bf. I lost my libido, because everytime we had sex I would be in excruciating pain, and the smell was unbearable.

So right after my last period, I used rePhresh and inserted 2 caps of FemD in my vagina. Every night I insert another FemD in and every 3 days I use rePhresh. It's been 2 weeks since I've started this regimen and there's no odor, nasty discharge or irritation! The clumpy discharge from the RePhresh is kind of gross, but I'd rather have this than BV hell. I will make an appointment with the gyno to really make sure that I am BV free.

Just wanted to give some positive info for all you hopefuls out there. Don't get discouraged!

~Jennifer

Thanks for posting Jennifer.

I'm thrilled Fem-D is making such a positive difference for so many people!

Do you think the Rephresh is helping the Fem-D capsules break down? And the clumpy discharge you're getting has anything to do with that?

I'm asking because some people have tried the product vaginally, and have had problems with it not breaking down completely.

Thanks again.

I think rephresh causes that sort of discharge
i used it once and it did that to me
but i also had an allergic reaction to repHresh
and it made my vagina swollen...
so i am one who can't use it

I just stick with Fem D
its an amazing product!

mg86

hey hon. how's everything going? hope all is well, this darn crap can really drain someone's self esteem huh?

well, ladies, a little update on me.

i just finished 10 days of metrogel and while on that i was taking 2 femd. on the 7th day of metro i bumped it up to 2 femd in am and 2 femd before bed and in the middle of the day i would take floramore and eat yogurt (breyer's light yogurt with 70% less sugar). but for you ladies that have been on metrogel, the discharge is disgusting huh? does anyone know when it will end? i hope this is the cure for this darn bv. i will probably start to insert femd vaginally in a few days when the medication/discharge is lighter. some ladies were stating how the capsule was hard to dissolve.....well, i've inserted it once or twice vaginally before and what i did was empty the contents out of the femd into a gelatin capsule. it dissolved fine. hopefully this will be my cure.......

good luck ladies....love ya'll

sooo sad

The instructions for Rephresh explains that the discharge happens because the product is removing dead cells from the vagina. Personally, I don't mind the discharge, because I'd rather have the icky stuff OUT than staying IN. And I did find that the discharge stopped after a while.

However, I didn't find the product effective for prevention/treatment of BV. So I can't justify spending so much to use it on a regular basis. (I think it's a good ph-balanced lubrication option for some ladies, however.)

Anyway, to refine my question to Jennifer:

Do you think the acidic quality of the Rephresh gel is helping break down the Fem-D capsule? And do you think the remnants/residue of the Fem-D capsule is included in the "clumpy" discharge you're experiencing?

Thanks!

hey girl! hope all is well with you too! I am having sick discharge too right now - my doc said last week it was clindesse - but it has been over 2 weeks. much to my disappointment, I think it may be a yeast infection. there isn't really a smell, and this is different from the BV stuff. the best way I can think to describe it is like..porridge or something. I know that sounds disgusting!! There is also itching. Ugh. I am moving on Saturday and I don't have time to make it to the doctor. I am going to call in this afternoon and see if he can call me a prescription for diflucan - if all else fails I will go buy monistat or something. This is soo frustrating! I like your idea of using the femd in a gelatin capsule. Perhaps I will try that.

Oh my word!I remeber the first time I saw this website, it must have been about two to three months ago.I cried, like a baby knowing that there are other people out there, like me. I have had this problem for 9 years now. Even my sister and mother dont understand. They make funny remarks about 'people who smell'. I have cried for 9 years and when I first saw this website I decided that since I am not an alien, I might as well try to enjoy life even though i have this condition. Like many women here Iv tried it all, metrogel, garlic suppositories,yoghurt, you name it iv tried it. But a month ago I tried inserting a vitamin c pill down there. I did it for a week before night (300mg) and it worked like a charm. No smell for a month!Today i could smell a faint bv smell down there when i went to the loo four hours ago but that was it.Im still not using tampons as a smell barrier. I think I'll stick to the vit C for now. Im just waiting to see how long it will last. But my dear sisters dont let this condition ruin your life. We have this embarrassing condition but how we live our lives is up to us.

Hello everone....this is my first post, although I may wander over to the newbie thread to say hi there, too. I joined just for this particular thread, though.

I've been reading with great interest since I found this forum. Like others have said, I thought I was the only one with this hideous issue, and it was very depressing. I have run the gamut of prescription meds and usually just have a yeast infection to show for it. I am glad to have found this place, and have just begun to try some of the helpful hints found herein. I do have a question, though, if anyone can help.....

A little background: I went to the local healthfood store and bought some Ultimate Floral Vaginal Support--50 Billion, as they do not carry Fem D. I have been taking it for a few days now. I also ordered some Femanol from the website, and it came in about the same time I bought the UFVS, so I've been taking them together.

I've actually noticed an increase in the discharge/smell since then and have also been feeling "sore," almost like I'd had a marathon sex session without enough lube. Has anyone else experienced this after beginning the capsules? Or am I overdoing it by taking both of them together?

Any insight would be much appreciated. I am leaving the country in less than a month, and would like to have as much odor/pain/gunk- free sex as possible, since I won't see my SO for about 6 months or more once I leave.

Just a stupid question about the vit c.....what type of pill are you using? Chewable, caplets, capsules, etc? Thanks. :-)

Hi LaraLynn Im using Vital Vitamin C tablets. They have no additives nor preservatives. So far so good

Hi Lori.. I'm afraid I don't have a sure answer for your question. I've used FemD on it's own and the capsule broke down easily. But I would say you have a valid reasoning. RePhresh would definitely be helping more to break down the capsule than not. And another benefit, the applicator allows me to push the femD cap further up the passage!

I probably won't continue using RePhresh every 3 days, since that would be expensive! But I definitely will use it again right after my next period for a couple of times. BTW ladies, don't fear the clumpy discharge. You'll only experience it the first day after you use it.

I will continue to insert one cap of FemD in my vagina every night, and I orally ingest 2 caps of acidophilus daily.

Good luck ladies!

~Jennifer

Well... You might ONLY be safer with BORIC ACID, if you are not ALERGIC TO IT!!! Once again, if you are alergice to the antibiotic "Bactrim" or any Sulfer/sulpher type products, DO NOT USE BORIC ACID. 1st off, boric acid has been proven by most ladies on this board, that it does not CURE BV. It only takes the symptoms away, just for them to return, in most cases.

I tried TTO, I can't even tell you, what, 6 months ago now??? Whens the last time I posted?? I've been suffering from BV for over 6yrs. And mine, is 100% gone. And I have not used a TTO suppository for close to 4-5 months. I can't even remember because it's been so long.

With Boric Acid, I broke out in a rash on my arms, forehead, and my legs. A rash so bad that the sores were bleeding. So, Just as we can warn everyone about all products, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST. We found the Idea of the TTO Suppositories from a poster here, who's doctor prescribed it for her!

So, I am still going strong!! No BV for me, and it's all been thanks to the person who posted the TTO Supositories!!

I'm so happy to here the FemD is working for so many of you!! Congratulations!!

Also, I no longer lurk, and hardly post. And refuse to stress... I think those things have also helped with my recovery!!!

Good luck ladies!!!

Thanks for your reply, Jennifer!

Thanks!

I think the only reason that Clindesse and Metrogel have not been put on over the counter drugstore shelves, unlike Monistat, is because MEN run the FDA and they know BV is way more common than vaginal yeast infections. And there are still more male gynos than female ones, and I'd bet that a good majority of gyno visits are for BV. They would loose all that insurance billing. Either that, or the manufacturers of Monistat have better lobbyists to the FDA.

Have anyone tried using olive leaf, whether it be capsules, extract or tea? I have had a yeast problem in my intestines for years and found that olive leaf (which I get online in capsule form) actually helps kill yeast and bacterial infections. My sister called me about a week ago complaining of a yeast infection she couldn't get rid of for over a month. She saw her doctor who gave her the pill to ingest to kill the yeast... it didn't work. I recommended the olive leaf and she has already noticed a huge change.

Has anyone else tried this?

I don't think so. Antibiotics need to be regulated, because over-use and mis-use created "superbugs" like MRSA that regular antibiotics can't kill anymore.

In fact, antibiotics being over-prescribed is part of the problem with BV. Instead of coming up with a permanent cure, the doctors just keep pumping you with more antibiotics. Repeatedly using antibiotics simply sets the stage for new BV because it kills off all the good bacteria, too. So you go back to the doctor, and get another prescription ... lather, rinse, and repeat. In the meantime, your body reacts to all that medication - the pills stop working, and your intestines get wrecked.

so im new to all this... i just started not wearing underwear cuz i few of my girlfriends do... and i just noticed that im starting to smell and i never did before any ideas that this is what i have??

Hi ladies
so I went to a new OBGYN
because I was frustrated with my old one.

My cultures- all of them came back in
I DON'T HAVE Bacterial Vaginosis. I never did!
she even specifically cultured me for it this time, and did 3 other cultures for yeast, GBS, a bacterial swab, etc;
and tested my pH

My pH was NORMAL

so got my results, it turns out I have Group B Strep over growth.

which is a normal bacteria found in many (about 40%) of healthy womens vagina's
I have dealt with GBS over growth on and off since 2002, so Im very aware of this.

PLEASE make sure to get cultured

especially if you have A) NO FISHY SMELL and NORMAL pH RANGE
because usually with GBS you don't have those

Im never again going back to the old NP- she mis diagnosed me with "BV"
when I never had unbalanced pH and no fishy smell..
just "clue cells"

you ladies need to know "clue cells" are white blood cells. Which when there are too many WBC's
it indicates an "infection"
it does not always mean "BV"

so if you do not have a "fishy smell"
request several cultures

they now offer a culture for "Bacterial Vaginosis"
which I had done this time with the new OBGYN

my symtpoms of GBS vaginitis;

1) sometimes itching
2) pain/ burning off and on in the vagina (somewhat like a yeast infection)
3) lots of clear, yellow, or white discharge (the white discharge was thick like people describe BV to be like)
4) sometimes no symptoms at all.

I would really like to know how many of you smoke cigarettes. Please respond and let me know. Keep reading and I will tell you why I am asking.

I suffered with BV for atleast 6 years. Notice I said suffered and not suffers. Meaning I no longer have BV. There is hope!

I was first diagnosed with BV about 6 or 7 years ago during a routine pap smear. The nurse called me a week or so later saying she was calling in a script of antibiotics(Flagyl) and that I needed to take 2 times a day for 7 days because I had Bacterial Vaginosis. I said "baterial who". I just knew my husband at the time had given me some kind of STD. She went on to explain that it was a ph imbalance in my vagina and you ladies know the rest of the story blah blah blah. I took the round of antibiotics and never got it again until about a year or so later. Ever since I had it the second time I was unable to get rid of it. Everytime I had sex with my husband or had my period that awful fissy smell was there. I have tried every home remedy I could find. I have tried every prescription drug and OTC drug and none cured me. A lot of them gave me false hope. Some worked for a little while others did not work at all. Below is a list of the treatments I tried:
Acidophillus, folic acid, hydrogen peroxide douche, vitamin c, garlic in vagina, boric acid, apple cidar vinegar baths, rePhresh, Flagyl, Clindesse, Metrogel and believe me many more.

I quit smoking cigarettes and I have not had BV one time since!!! I quit smoking cold turkey because my new gyno said that smoking cigarettes was probably my reason for it not going away. I told her all the things I had tried and she said quit smoking and see what happens. Of course it is hard to quit smoking but believe me it is well worth it. I have my sex life back and everytime I think about smoking a cigarette, I think about that awful fishing smell reeking out of my vagina.

Please respond and let me know how many of you smoke and if any of you quit smoking and still have it.

Sorry.....no correlation between smoking and BV here. I've never smoked, and in general try my best to avoid being around second-hand smoke as much as possible.

I'm wondering if my diet plays a role. I've been thinking about just when I first started having issues with BV, and it definitely came around (and stayed) once I gained quite a bit of weight. Anyone have any thoughts about that?

<delurks> from what little i know, smoking affects the body in lots of way and impedes the immune system from what it is supposed to do. so, stopping smoking may have allowed your body to heal itself better, even though there may be no direct connection to smoking and BV.
<relurks>

Hey, Melis 19750...question. I too have been treated for BV, because there were clue cells in the office. I had the same symptoms you discuss, but no smell etc. All of the cultures come back negative for the usual BV culprits. I was told I had a mild issue with Group B strep in my urine, but that it wasn't of concern, was common. I was given some sort of antibiotic, I believe. How is your GYN treating you...as far as medications, advice, etc..?

I can almost bet you have GBS in your vagina. Ask for a vaginal culture!

Im being treated with ampicillin 500 mg 4 times a day for 7 days.
the bad thing about gbs, it always comes back because its a NORMAL bacteria.
the trick is to get it under control so it does not over grow.

There is some research garlic cloves in the vagina, 1 a night every other night for a month may reduce GBS in the vagina.
I would say, please go back to your OBGYN and request a vaginal culture, specifically testing for GBS!!!

If it comes back moderate, or heavy growth... than thats probably your culprit causing vaginitis...

hey everyone...i was wondering if ANYONE could shed some light on exactly the symptoms they got. i have odor with my discharge and though the discharge is all white i know it isnt right. ive had sex with only my boyfriend for two years and no one before that. today i went for a yearly pap and she tested me for chlamydia. yikes! im just gunna be a nervous wreck till i get the results back...i hope hope hope itll be ok.

Hi ladyheart! Don't be nervous. It will be okay.

Chlamydia/gonorrhea tests are very routine. Everyone gets those tests. If the tests are positive, then ... you'll take some antibiotics. Just make sure to get treated, and ... have a chat with your boyfriend, who will need to be treated as well.

But don't worry. It's not the end of the world, either way. You'll be fine. Good for you for going in for an exam.

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so i have been doing some more research
this may help for those whom have GBS vaginitis... but check with your health care provider first


http://www.birthwithlove.com/categories/it...L+SKIN+CLEANSER

Hi!

I know it's been a long time. I hope everyone is doing well. I had to respond because I have been smoke free for one year and seven months and I started getting BV after I quit!!! Silly me went off the Femdophillus and guess what? It's baaaaaaaack. My opinion is it's all about your vaginal flora your PH and keeping it neutral. Be well!

Wow, thank you so much for your post!!!! I posted a long time ago that I never had the smell everyone was talking about but all other symptoms they mentioned. Last week I treated myself thinking it was a yeast infection because of the burning/itchy feeling (which I've never had before) and now this week I have BV symptoms. So I think... My symptoms are burning inside, itchy outside, a slight soupy white discharge, bloatedness, and when I go to the bathroom air comes out of my VAJJ (I call them p*ssy farts LOL). What do you guys think? I made an appt w/the Gyno for Monday and will tell him about this GPS. Thanks!

Those are my exact symptoms. Hrm. I will definitely have to look into this.

just a little rant/vent session here:

Well like I said in my last post I had been treated with Flagyl orally twice a day for 10 days, and also Clindesse. I had a very weird discharge coming out, and at my follow up appointment my doc said it was still the Clindesse coming out. A week past and I thought there is NO way there is still that much cream in my body. It was completely different from BV with very intense itching. I was pretty certain it was a yeast infection. I was in the middle of a move and couldn't make it to the doctor, so I tried to get him to call in a prescription for Diflucan. THe nurse said she would talk to him, but it was never called in.

Once I moved to my new apartment (a week ago) I went out and bought Monistat day or night for yeast infection. This seemed to clear up the itching. A day or two later, I started my period. It was heavy for a day or two and now it is on the verge of ending. I don't know how your guys' periods are, but I always bleed heavy for a day or two, sort of light/regular for another day, and then I will go a day or two with nothing. Then out of nowhere comes a little more bleeding before it finally finishes.

I am SO nervous for my period to end. I had been taking FemD, but I accidentally left it behind during my move (ugh!). Right now since I am not actively bleeding I am obsessively checking and smelling. There is a little discharge and I think it might have a smell but I'm not sure. I am just SO frustrated because I really thought it was gone for good.

I wish you all luck!!! If it does come back I am making sure my new ob gyn knows what the hell they are talking about!!!!!!!!!!

I've been reading your posts as I am looking for help for my 10 year old niece who has been suffering with BV for 2 years now. Yes, 10 year old!! She also was just recently diagnosed with Vaginal Strep A (not strep She has been suffering terribly for 2 years now, having been treated with Bactrim and Keflex for the strep. Well, just today, the doctor called with the results of an IVP, where they checked her anatomy for a duplicated system. Which is urological, like bladder, kidney, ureter, etc. She has duplicated kidneys and a duplicated collecting system and swollen kidneys. So, I was just thinking that it would probably be rare, but maybe some of you ladies that are having trouble with the BV also have a duplicated system?? The urologist said that even tho you are born with it, it may not cause problems ever, or may show up causing problems later in life. Also, my niece complained of being constantly wet down there, calling it "bubbles". She also has the usual BV discharge, horrible discharge. She has been miserable, but hopefully now if they can fix the duplicated system, maybe she'll stop having the BV and Strep A. Being as that she is only 10, they haven't given her any type of treatment that is inserted vaginally, as her hymen is still intact and they HAVE ruled out sexual abuse so, it's not being caused from sex, multiple partners or smoking to answer some of your questions. Apparently, whatever is going on with her urinary system is causing the bacteria to constantly grow, over and over again. I just felt so bad for all of you after reading your stories, that I just had to write and tell you's about this, just in case you might have the same problem as my niece. It's worth talking to your dr. about and don't let them tell you that you would have noticed it a long time ago. My niece didn't have any problems until she was 8. Some drs think that it would show up as a baby but hers didn't. Good luck to all of you, I will check in from time to time to see if this has helped any of you. I don't wish that any of you have a duplicated system, but atleast if that's what's causing your BV, you will finally have some kind of an answer. Take care and God Bless!!!

Thanks for sharing, princesspoppy.

Has your niece been taking any probiotics? A lot of ladies in here have gotten relief from Fem-dophilus. It might help, and couldn't hurt - it should be safe to use, even for children. (Of course, that should be confirmed with her doctor first.)

In any case, best of luck to your niece. You're a very nice aunt to keep track of her health like that!

She hasn't been taking any probiotics inserted vaginally, due to the fact that her mom doesn't want to insert anything up there since she's only 10. But I will tell her to check with her dr. about the Fem-doph. She does take oral probiotics, but I know that's not the same type. We found out that with the duplicated system, it can cause constant dribbling of urine, which makes sense that the bacteria would just continue to grow. She is going in for a urinary ultrasound next week and then the urologist said he will want to do exploratory surgery with the option of surgical correction if he determines that one of the extra tubes is leaking. So, hopefully once he repairs it, her problems with BV and Strep A will go away. We can only hope, otherwise she is going to have a long miserable life with these problems, as many of you have had. I was looking duplicated systems on the net and found a case study of a 45 year old woman, who just all of a sudden developed problems with it. So any of you suffering from BV/Strep/or both should talk to your dr. about it, because it is possible that you could have this problem which may be contributing to your BV. They will probably poopoo the idea but don't let them nix it. Demand an appt. with a urologist and have an IVP done to find out for sure. It couldn't hurt. If they find nothing then atleast you'll know for sure. If they do find that you have a duplicated system, maybe they can surgically correct it which might help with your BV. I know I myself have had BV before, most of the time it went away on its own, maybe once or twice I had to get medication for it. I think with my niece, her vaginal flora is so messed up from the constant urine dribbling that the immune system of her vagina is just unable to do it's job and fight off the bacteria. It makes sense to me anyway!!! I'm just really hoping that this will resolve her problems. She is the only girl of triplets that took my brother and sis-in-law 16 years to have, so she's just a little special to us!!!! Not that any child would be less special!! My only other niece died at the age of 11 due to congenital heart disease back in 1989, so that makes her even more special to me having lost my only other niece. (that was back when they just started doing heart transplants and the survival rate wasn't as good as it is today) Anyway, kinda got off topic there, but thanks for listening. I pray for all of you that you will find your answers and finally get the help you so need. My heart goes out to you all, hang in there and don't give up. There has got to be an answer for you!!

Hey Jewels,

I'm glad to see you still here. I see a lot of new girls are here it's a good thing and t's a bad thing. Anyway, things are the same here but I'm sure it will get better one day. I'm not really concerned about anything. Anyway, I hope all is well ladies. Things will get better.

I'm telling you guys - the tea tree thing is working out. I was able to cancel an appt with dr this morning....symptoms gone. After the last period, the yucky stuff came. I used the tea tree for two days, then a probiotic tablet I found at the health food store, vaginally, for two days.....no more abnormal discharge. I'm so thrilled I just had to share. I may have found my miracle.

awww honnie!!!

i'm soooo happy for you! i hope i found my cure too. what i did was 20 days, YES 20 days of metrogel then i did a couple days of femdophilus vaginally and orally. i have been taking it orally everyday since april. discharge is alot less, but still there. not so much to the point that i have to wear a pantiliner. i also started aci-gel as a maintenance thing with femd vaginally. i just started my period and it's not as bad as before, like the smell and discharge. hopefully we beat this damn bv from hell!!!

keep us update sweetie!!! good luck!!

sooo sad

Good luck to you too! Hey, what's aci-gel? I haven't heard of that one.

aci-gel is a gel that maintains the vaginal enviroment at the right ph...i believe at 4.0-4.5.
when it is above that it invites bad bacteria to multiply fast!!! you can get it only with a prescription in the united states but i ordered it from united kingdom without a script and shipping is about 7-10 days. i've tried the tto thing and it did the same discharge to me that you described, i might do it again if this aci-gel doesn't work.

Thanks for the reply. I'm gonna let you be the guinea pig. Let me know how the aci-gel thing works out. It sounds like it might be a little less messy, but more expensive than my $4 bottle of TTO. Best of luck and keep me posted!

K my cultures came back and I have Gardenella which is aka BV. I took Clindesse and felt better but now I don't feel a 100% and took a diflucan just in case I'm baking bread (yeast LOL). I went back to femdophillus last week. Any suggestions cause my Gyno has no clue. No surprise there and I would like to guide him. I never took Flagyl. I will research it.

hey jj27-

I had recurrent bv for about a year. I tried many kinds of antibiotics, yogurt, acv, etc, etc. It would always come back. Then I got a sinus infection and was prescribed Avelox by my ear, nose and throat doc. It was very expensive (about $120 for seven pills, no generic available) and it made me nauseous as hell. At the end of the treatment, my sinus infection was cured and my bv was also gone, never to be seen again (it has been 7 months)!!! I told my gyno about this and he said he didn't know about Avelox, so go figure. I also did not take any preventative steps toward possible yeast infection, and Avelox did not give me one. Hope this info helps.

Hey,
I have not posted in a while but wanted to share my progess. I have suffered with bv for at least 10 years and I FINALLY found something that is working for me - I convinced my doctor to give me one last round of antibiotics since they tend to work for me for at least 3 days after I finish the prescription. I continued to take one fem-dolph once a day even though it did not work for me alone. I ordered bio-fem from the UK (kinda like aci-jel, I read about it here) and I use it after sex and I am free. Including shipping the bio-fem costs me around 37.00.
I just wanted to share what is working for me and I will be sure to update. Be strong ladies and find what will work for you