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Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Jessica (Marietta, GA) on 08/19/2008
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I want to start out by thanking everyone that has posted on this subject. I get recurring BV infections every time I have sexual intercourse. I got one over the weekend and decided it was time to try something different than the antibiotics. Yesterday I purchased Folic Acid and Acidopholous. I took 1200mg of Folic Acid and 2 acidopholous pills at lunch time. I then took 800mg of folic acid at 6pm and 800mg of folic acid and 2 acidopholous pills at 10 pm. I also actually inserted 1 acidopholous tablet into my vagina. By 6am the horrific odor and the discharge were both gone. Thanks to all...it really works.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Monica (New York , NY ) on 08/13/2008
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I've been suffering from BV for almost 2 months. At first I thought I had a yeast infection. But once I saw the color of the discharge (snotty like and yellowish) I got worried. I'm married, but none the less, I ruled everything else out with two separate gyno doctors who confirmed I had BV. Not a big deal, right? I figured having had it once before (as a result of what I THOUGHT was a romantic interlude in Miami beach water with my husband a few years before we got married), ...I figured pop some antibiotics and be done right? Nooooo....
First off, I forgot I couldn't drink. Then I thought alright, well, let's get this going. My first gyno prescribed the Metrogel alone. Didn't work. Then my second gyno prescribed the Flagyl. Didn't work. I selfishly and stupidly put off treating myself with the Flagyl for at least a week and a half after the cycle of the Metrogel was over because I wanted to party over the weekend and drink. STUPID OF ME.
So, when I started the Flagyl, it was no surprise that the infection might have advanced a little by that point. Didn't work either so mid-way I visited a third doctor who prescribed another dose of Metrogel to combat it topically while I finished my Flagyl cycle.
The discharge lightened, but it's still there and the itch..worse. In fact, I thought the Flagyl had given me a yeast infection but I was terrified of popping in a Monistat. I figured that I'd let the Metrogel do its thing. So I finished both the Metrogel and Flagyl by Monday. Itch still there. The yellowish discharge is also there.
I HATE THIS. So now I am completely annoyed and came across Earth Clinic in my quest to balance my bacteria!
Reading these posts on Acidophillus and Folic Acid, I was convinced. So I left work yesterday and bought Super Acidophillus (1 billion of the monsters) and Folid Acid (800 mg). I popped 2 Acidophillus and 3 folic acid pills in the early afternoon and again at night. Between the first dose and 2nd dose I have to say I felt 30-40% better. The itch has subsided...was still there, but not unbearable. The discharge had dried a little. I woke up this morning and some came out, but I guess for 12 hours that wasn't too bad. I cleaned up with PH balanced soap, put on cotton underwear and immediately popped the same dose. I am going to continue this for a few more days.
Right now, I still feel a very slight itch (not unbearable) here and there. But the discharge if anything is more so due to the Metrogel that I guess is still coming out because it is clear and slimy. A dab of very very light yellow mixed in, but I suppose that is still the infection. Did anyone else experience this after their dose of Metrogel?
Anyway, I think it works. I have another doctors visit this Thursday, so I'm curious to see if he sees a difference. Either way, if he makes another antibiotic prescription, I think I'll hold on to it and give this at least 7 days to work. I think I'm getting better!
I'll keep you posted.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Shanekia (Sanford, Florida) on 08/04/2008
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I would try taking it with out the acidophilus and take three of the (400 )folic acid the first day and two (400) folic acid every day after that and see how that work for you that what I did, and it work for me.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Ivette (New Britain, CT) on 08/02/2008
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I have been suffering with BV for about 5 years now and have tried everything under the sun from doctors. Gets cured for a while (if that) but ALWAYS comes back. I came across this site last week and decided to give it another shot. I have been taking folic acid (800mg) and 2 acidoph (2 billion) pills in the morning and also at night for 7 days now and still NO improvement. Am I not taking enough of the pills? This has been really depressing me and is affecting my sex life. Can someone please help?
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Jessica (Seattle, WA) on 07/24/2008
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Just an FYI...I used folic acid and the acidophilus for two weeks...oh it works, but just make sure you didn't forgot a tampon up there, cause that could be the cause of your problems. certainly was mine. geesh.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Karen (London, England) on 07/22/2008
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I have suffered from BV for 3 years and 7 months. It began when I met my partner but couldn't figure out what the smell was. It was so awful, you could smell it even when I was dressed and I thought everyone else could smell it too. I have been treated on numerous occassions with Metronizadol (both oral and internal). The internal gel worked better for me but the BV always came back. My partner was also treated for BV once and this appeared to help - for a while - but as usual, the bv returned. I did not get any itching or burning sensations, just the awful fishy smell and a thinner than usual discharge.
I took the doctors advice and stopped using soap, bubble bath or shower gel and used aquaous instead. I only wear cotton pants (not thongs) as the doctor advised me thongs/tight clothing promotes a good environment for the bacteria. One doctor even advised me to stop eating dairy products and to eat more fruit and vegetables. I have followed all the above advice but the bv (although the smell is definitely not as bad as it was originally) still persists.
I began searching the net and came across this site. I did a little research on the hydrogen peroxide and to be honest I am a bit too scared to try it. However, after reading the comments on this site I went straight to my local Holland & Barretts after work and purchased some folic acid and Acidophilus plus 2 billion. I took 800mg of folic acid (2 capsules) and 1 Acidophilus plus capsule. The instructions state you can take one Acidophilus capsule up to 4 times per day and so i inserted a capsule before i went to bed.
This morning, again i took 800 mg of folic acid and 1 Acidophilus capsule. I am amazed to say the smell has almost gone and my discharge has thickened. I can't believe it - after all this time trying to get rid of it, following the doctors advice and using metronizadol (which is effective short term for me) I have finally found something that works for me.
I would urge anyone to try it. I will continue to take 800 mg of folic acid per day and 1 Acidophilus capsules 4 times a day (1 internal at night). I know it has only been one day and I don't want to raise my hopes but the smell has more or less disappeared. If this continues the smell should have fully gone by tomorrow. It's a horrible and embarrassing condition (especially if you want to enter into a new relationship). I hope this works for me and works for you too.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Jasmine (Portland, OR) on 07/18/2008
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Thank you thank you thank you!! I'm so glad I found this site! I too have been battling BV and too have had many doctors visits. I read up on using the folic acid and acidophilus remedies and low and behold it worked!! I took 1 800mcg tab and about 2 hours later I already noticed the discharge had lessened along with the odor. It wasnt till later in the evening I obtained the acidophilus. I took 1 tab orally (1 billion live cells) with dinner then just before bed I took anther 800mcg of folic acid and inserted 1 acidophilus tablet. Woke up this morning with no discharge and no odor! I plan to follow the advise of others and continue to take one of each pill daily and hope I have no symptoms return! Good luck to all you ladies! Hope it works for you!
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by KRYSTLE (Dallas, TX) on 07/10/2008
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OMG! I am so happy to share with you what worked for me. i have suffered from this bv stuff for 4 mths now and im telling you it is awful. anyway i came across this website and found what has worked for me. i dont have insurance and dont have the money to go to the dr so im glad that there is help out there.
i went out to cvs and bought a bottle of the folic acid 800mcg and a bottle of the acidophilus i billion cfus and took 2 of the folic acid (morn & night) and took one of the acidophilus as well, and im not kidding you i woke up this morning and there is no smell and very little discharge. i highly recomend this remedy to everyone!! thanks so much for this site. its a blessing!
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Alyssa (Quebec, Canada) on 07/03/2008
I had BV a month ago and I noticed it coming back yesterday after I stupidly wore a new pair of panties that I hadn't washed. (Always a no no) Anyway, I found this site and ran out to pick up the folic acid. I've taken 3 400 mcg, a HUGE contained of plain yogurt and I'm hoping it works. I'm also going to stop at the store and pick up the acidophilus pills. I'm hoping that this works for me like it did for all of you!! I'll keep you posted! Thank you for all the suggestions!! Its nice to know that there are other people who know how this feels, and feel the frustration.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Tammy (Indianapolis, IN) on 07/01/2008
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I just wanted to start off by saying I have suffered BV for 10 years now and I so thrilled that I came across this web-site. I read others rave about using the Folic Acid and went out last Tuesday to purshase a bottle at my local drug store. I had been given a prescription of the Metronidazole and thought I am tired of dealing with this every 3 months. I continued my medication along with the Folic Acid /Acidophilus pills and it cleared the BV in 3 days and in the past when taking the medication it took about 7 days to get any relief. So I will continue to take 800 mg of Folic Acid and the combinaiton of 1 billion Acidophilus and will post back with my results. Thanks everyone for posting there experience. Also after sex I have been washing with Peroxide to see if this will help with my remedies.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Mikki (Brooklyn, NY) on 06/25/2008
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Ok...So..I think I've read every comment concerning BV on this site. Took all the notes I could and heres what worked for me. I had bv on and off for 2 years following a medical abortion.(don't ever do that ladies!). I bled for a long time due to a hormonal imbalance that brought on that creature bv (the worst smell ever in the history of smells.). I was given metro gel and it cleared it up for about 2 months. I then went on lo/ovral birth control and that eventually brought on the BV again. For 2 years I went to the doctors with no insurance and no cure.
I eventually came to terms that I was gonna live with it for the rest of my life. I'm in a monagomous relationship with a man that loves me regardless.long story short..I went to a new clinic. She gave me a prescription for Clindesse (1 day insert) because I tried everything else. So immediately after that visit I went to GNC and bought Super Acidophilus 10 billion cfu(40 bucks!)..I had folic acid(800 mcg) in my bag already:-).I also went out and bought new cotton panties.That night, I did the clindesse and took 1 super acidophilus and 1 folic acid pill. the next morning I took 1 acidophilus before I ate and 2 folic acid pills after I ate..at night I took 1 acidophilus b4 i ate and 1 folic acid after eating. I kept up with this regimine for 5 days.I also ate salad and greek yogurt for lunch( the brand is fage and it comes with honey on the side so no extra sugar to feed the bacteria..just honey..and it tastes amazing) I am clean as a whistle!...Now I just take 1 acidipholus and 2 folic acids in the morning..You can probably switch up and take it at night...But this has worked like a charm for me. I cried and thought I was a monster for so long. I didn't want anyone around me or near me. But now..it's gone..
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Beapond (Davao City, Philippines) on 06/06/2008
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acidophilus and folic acid cured my bv.
I have been suffering from bv for a year and have been very depressed of its recurrence. My doctor keeps on giving me antibiotics in cycles and nothing happens in fact its getting worse. I surfed the net and read blogs in this site and was able to find the cure. I am so thankful to this site. I tried the hydrogen peroxide thing but wasnt helpful so i modified the regimen a little bit.
1. I douched with povidone-iodine for 14 days straight with a clean douching kit.
2. Simultaneous to douching, I made a holistic approach to the disease. I strengthened my immune system by taking vitamins such as 8oo microgram of folic acid after breakfast, multivitamins or vitamin C after lunch or dinner.
3.I improved my personal hygiene.Like, always making my genitalia clean and dry. Ironing my panties before wearing and washing my genitalia twice a day with vaginal soap diluted with plenty of water.
4. I also started to appreciate the importance and goodness of yoghurt which specifically have Lactobacillus sp. especially the acidophilus sp. At first I took 2 (1 billion bacteria) capsules of acidophilus for a month but later on enjoyed eating yoghurt everyday of different brands.
These are the things I did that dramatically cured my bv. It took me quiet some time to eliminate this disease but its worth it. I dont have it now for four months and was confirmed by my ob not to have the bv anymore.
Of course, while i was on treatment, I did not forget the most important medicine above all, it was PRAYER that made things possible.
I am thankful to this site for giving people hope in treating themselves when EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE HOPELESS.
I hope, this msg can help people all over the world and cure themselves of their bv and live a healthy normal lives. God bless.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Ann (Los Angeles, California) on 06/02/2008
This is finally making sense to me now!!! No wonder when I was pregnant, my BV miraculously went away....I was taking 800 mg a day of folic acid in my prenatal vitamins!
Since I've had my baby, 1-1/2 years ago, my hubby and I have been using condomns and I'm finally on the pill as of a month ago. And wouldn't you know it, the BV returned! I'm going back on the folic acid and going to take the acidolphilus starting today. Thanks to everyone for sharing their story. I'm really believing this is going to work for me!!!
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Bex (Cambridge, England) on 06/02/2008
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just wanna say i think its amazing how many over sufferers there are of bv. i found this website the other night after 3 years with bv. i have tried everythin. everything docters have given havnt worked and a specialist even suggested douching with bicarbonate soda but that didn't work, prob even made it worst. im now trying acidophilus twice a day and 3 folic acid supplements 3times a day (400mg). i have also been inserting a tampon soaked in live yogurt and a few drops of cider vinegar and it seems to be getting better, only time will tell. does anyone no in the uk where u can get hydrogen peroxide? thanks.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by April (Los Angeles, CA) on 05/29/2008
I think that if you have suffered for a really long time and have given up on treatment, it takes longer to get rid of it. Try this, use the peroxide douche daily for 7 days. Just buy the kind that is already mixed with water (the bottle will say "solution"). Don't dilute it at all. Then make sure you are taking 800mg of folic acid 2x's a day. The Acidophilus should be taken at least twice daily as well. This should do the trick for sure.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Elaine (Jersey Shore, NJ) on 05/23/2008
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I have been suffering with BV for some time now and decided I am tired of going to the Dr., paying the copay and then getting a perscription for Flagyl with makes me throw up and doesn't work most of the time anyway. I stumbled upon this site and decided to give the Folic Acid and Acidophilus a try. I took 3x800 mcg of Folic Acid and 1 acidophilus capsule before going to bed last night. I woke up this morning with no signs of discharge and no odor!!!! yay!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I think I found 2 new friends to add to my daily routine!
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Nikki (Atlanta, GA) on 04/16/2008
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I'm so happy I found this site. I have been suffering from BV for about 2 years & the Flagyl prescribed by the doctor always made me sick. I came across this site while looking for alternative medicines. I stopped taking my Flagyl and starting taking 1 probiotic (5 billion) and 2 folic acid pills for a week. My symptoms were gone in two days!! Now I take 1 probiotic & 1 folic acid pill everyday for prevention.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Amanda (Wonewoc, Wisconsin) on 08/15/2007
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I have had re-current BV probably 10x or more in the last 2 years...I am trying 1200 mg folic acid per day scince middle of July or before and also taking Florajen probiotics..... Florajen is a very high quality probiotic. You can get it at Pharmacies all over or on the Internet. It is Refrigerated at the Pharmacy so you have to ask for it. I also read that 100 mg of vitamin B6 will cure Bacterial vaginosis (drink plenty of water with it) so I am waiting on the Vitamin B6. I take my florajen (35 billion cfu's) on an empty stomach and wait 20-35 minutes or more so it can reach my intestines. It works best this way.
Folic Acid and Acidophilus
Posted by Linda (Memphis, TN) on 02/22/2007
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I tried the folic acid and yogurt douche for Bacteria Vaginitis and I feel much, much, much better thank God. It works!
