Hi, I have just been recently treated for
bacterial vaginosis, and I was on
medication for 2 weeks taking 2 pills a
day. Its been about 1 1/2-2 weeks later
after finishing the pills and i've notice
that the symptoms are coming back. Is
this normal to sometimes happen, for it to
reoccur? And what will the Dr. Give me
this time to fix it to make it go away?
Thanks
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yanra
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 15 Location: sc
Posted: 05-07-04 02:59am
What medication were you on?
:d
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trouble
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 2
Posted: 05-07-04 03:56am
I was on metronidazole.
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LESLIEG
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 20 Location: SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
I Had the Same Problem Posted: 05-07-04 05:57am
Yes I was always getting bacterial
vaginosis and the doctor said he didnt
know why you get it, it can be lots of
reasons. He would always give me the gel
to insert vaginally and it would always
come back and its frustrating because its
not a good feeling to have it. So then
after looking at all the times I was in he
gave me some pills to take and I cant
remember the name but ill get back at you
with that and it went away. See but I
ended up looking back at the day I first
went in and it was around the time I
started wearing tampons and he said that
could be one of the reasons so I stopped
using them and I havent got one since. Or
it could be that or could be that I left
my cheating boyfriend and maybe because he
was dirty I dont know but I think it was
the tampons. Let me know if this is
similar to your situation.
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 05-09-04 10:05am
Are you on birth control? I had
problems with a yeast infection constantly
occuring until I went off of the birth
control pills. I don't know if the same
can happen with bacterial vaginosis, but I
thought I would share.
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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-17-04 14:39pm
There are several causes for bv.
Tampons can cause it or make it recurr,
but if you use nonscented ones and change
them as often as you are suppose to, then
you should be o.K.
However, some people just have recurring
bv. I do. As soon as it goes away, it
comes back and I wait until my next
appointment to do anything about it.
If the me......Pill didn't work though,
ask for a different antibiotic. My
doctor gave me the z-pak and it worked
great. Plus, it doesn't make you sick
like the other stuff does.
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voliac
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 4
Posted: 05-18-04 13:25pm
Occasional mild vinegar douche (about once
a week, although i've heard it's not a
great idea to do this long term) worked
for me as a preventative. I seem to have
outgrown the tendency in the past few
years...But everyone's right, it can tend
to be a semi-chronic problem.
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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-25-04 16:00pm
My doctor told me to never ever douche.
It is very bad for your body and can
actually cause b.V along with other
infections.
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jarob24
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 May 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Scotland
Posted: 05-25-04 16:53pm
I would try taking acidophillus
lactobacillus every day to restore
friendly bacteria. Go on a detox diet
for 1 month - cut out acohol, wheat,
dairy, caffeine, sugar and processed
foods. Eat lots of brown rice, fruit and
veg and drink plenty of water. Also take
bee propolis - only if you are not
allergic to bee stings though! Test by
rubbing a propolis pill against your lower
lip - if you're allergic your lip will
swell. Bee propolis is a natural
antibiotic - more sterile than an
operating theatre!! Take it for about 3
months to knock our any underlying
infections.
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hammi04
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 5 Location: nebraska
Reaccuring Infections Posted: 07-25-04 12:28pm
My friend was diagnosed with diabetis and
her symptoms among others was reaccuring
yeast infections.
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Bv Blues Posted: 07-25-04 18:54pm
I had a similar problem 11 years ago,when
I went back on the pill after a 4 year
break.I was off and on flagyl 5 or 6 times
in 6 months.I used both the pill form and
the gel.I was a miserable mess.I then
started to alternate with yeast
infections!!!I was near the end of my rope
when I found an article on recurrent
vaginal infections.I went on a yeast-free
diet and took diflucan for 3 weeks .I also
used probitics which help to restore the
balance of the bacteria,which is sometimes
responsible for these problems.I'm not
saying that you should try this,but it
sure helped me.I have not had any problems
recently,but have to be very careful
whenever I am on an antibiotic,i almost
always get them(bv)if I don't use
probiotics while on the meds.Oh-never
douche!!!That just pushes bacteria further
into your reproductive organs and can make
your problems worse!!!Good luck,i know how
you are suffering!Patty
