Question 1

can recurrent bv cause lightheadedness or nausea or other gastro problems if it's been happening for too long? does pid often present wiyhout fever?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am not sure what BV is? Could you spell it out for us? Yes pelvic inflammatory disease can present without fever. Chlamyadia is an std that can cause pid with no symptoms. That is why it is important to go see a doctor.

Question 2

does it take longer fo bv to heal with the gel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pill/oral form gets into the bloodstream and gets rid of any reservoirs of infection.

Question 3

when taking clindamycin capsules for bv should i be symptom free on the last day..if not symptom free does that mean resistance or longer dose needed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If not symptom free it could mean that you have clindamycin-resistant strain of the bacteria.  I would see your doctor and discuss possible alternative therapies.  Metronidazole is another choice.  So is the use of probiotics, like Luvena, for example.  Talk to your doctor, consider re-exam to see if clue cells still present.

Question 4

please help me i have chronic bv and the meds the dr prescribe is no longer helping..the smell its extreme now what can i buy over the counter to help?

Accepted Answer

RepHresh: Also probiotics.  Changes in the way we process food have decreased good bacteria which produce acid in the vagina to keep bad bacteria under control.  RepHresh is a gel placed in the vagina with a mild acid that will limit growth of bad bacteria.  Fastest method without a prescription  may be to insert plain yogurt into the vagina to get a high count of good bacteria.

Question 5

treatment for bv doesn't seem to be working. .flagyl 2x a day 7 days?? what does that mean?? should the treatment be longer to take affect??

Accepted Answer

Bacterial vaginosis: See your gynecologist and get a culture and sensitivity take of your vaginal discharge, so you can be treated with the proper antibiotic

Question 6

is it ok to douch with hydrogen peroxide half water for bv and fishy oder i been going through this for a year and a half now meds no longer work?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: Use vinegar, lose the thong, try metro gel vaginal one time per week or maybe a weekly dose of flagyl?  I've never heard of hydrogen peroxide use but it mat kill all of the good lactobacillus.  It's coming from the anal area.  Try placing some newsprint in the area between the anus and angina in the morning as a barrier cream.  Neosporin, not newsprint, that was a spell corrector error, sorry.

Question 7

i have an appt. tomorrow, can't get rid of bv, flagyl no longer works. what other meds can i ask the doc about. pregnancy safe meds at 10wks?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin: Clindamycin is the other, less common option for bv.

Question 8

finish 5 days of metronidazole gel for bv as prescribed, no longer have any symptoms, my question is how long should one wait to have intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Suggest 2 days after: last intravaginal application, to ensure that medication has maximum benefit and vagina can return to normal ph.

Question 9

i'm resistant to metronidazole for bv, would taking a longer course than a week get rid of infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Probably not helpful to take a longer course of a medication if you are resistant to it.

Question 10

thought i had a yeast infection & tried otcs for a month. saw doc & was diagnosed with bv. took antibiotic for seven days and symptoms cleared up internally. still have periods of external burning. does it take longer to heal or is it dermatological?

Accepted Answer

: Condition like BV symptom should resolve 
within a week or two after treatment. Continued symptoms may indicate another vaginitis or possible dermatologic condition. Recommend you see a dermatologist or OB/GYN for diagnosis or treatment.

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Can recurrent bv cause lightheadedness or nausea or other gastro problems if it's been happening for too long? does pid often present wiyhout fever?

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Does it take longer fo bv to heal with the gel?

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When taking clindamycin capsules for bv should i be symptom free on the last day..if not symptom free does that mean resistance or longer dose needed?

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Please help me i have chronic bv and the meds the dr prescribe is no longer helping..the smell its extreme now what can i buy over the counter to help?

A member asked:

Treatment for bv doesn't seem to be working. .flagyl 2x a day 7 days?? what does that mean?? should the treatment be longer to take affect??

A member asked:

Is it ok to douch with hydrogen peroxide half water for bv and fishy oder i been going through this for a year and a half now meds no longer work?

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I have an appt. tomorrow, can't get rid of bv, flagyl no longer works. what other meds can i ask the doc about. pregnancy safe meds at 10wks?

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Finish 5 days of metronidazole gel for bv as prescribed, no longer have any symptoms, my question is how long should one wait to have intercourse?

A member asked:

I'm resistant to metronidazole for bv, would taking a longer course than a week get rid of infection?

A member asked:

Thought i had a yeast infection & tried otcs for a month. saw doc & was diagnosed with bv. took antibiotic for seven days and symptoms cleared up internally. still have periods of external burning. does it take longer to heal or is it dermatological?

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