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Cure Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
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FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS
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[YEA] 12/11/2007: Thalia from Oak Park, michigan writes: "I have been battling with BV since 98. I noticed I would get it when I became sexually active with a new partner. My doctors would always prescribe the metronidazole. I would take it until symptoms disappeared (MY FAULT). I really underestimated this infection because to no ones surprise, it always came back. Once I found a monogomous partner and he was the only person I was with, I wouldn't get BV anymore. Now I have a new boyfriend again and we are in a monogomous relationship. As soon as we became sexually active, the BV showed up. He is the only person I'm sleeping with and every time I have sex with him, the Bv is back. I have taken the medication as presribed and it still came back. This has really put a strain on our relationship. My vagina doesn't like him. So I am taking the Ultimate Vaginal Support Probiotic(with 50 billion cultures per capsule). I am also taking the Folic Acid. I'm taking this all in conjunction with Flagyl. I think that from so many years of taking Flagyl that all my good bacteria is gone. So when his bacteria is introdued, this creates the imbalance. So hopefully the probiotic and folic acid will restore everything to normal. Ladies make sure that if you are taking flagyl along with a probiotic, that you wait at least two hours before taking the probiotic following the flagyl. The probiotics die off as they pass through the body and if taken at the same time as the antibiotic, the flagyl will make sure that none of the organisms from the probiotic make it to where they need to go. The key is to restore and maintain a healthy balance of vaginal and urinary tract bacteria. I pray that this will work because I am so tired of that god awful smell and discharge. Dr. s really seem to know very little about this infection or maybe something else could be going on. Money is the root of all evil. It seems like the makers of flagyl/metronidazole have nothing to complain about. They keep getting paid as long as we purchase, so why give us the cure? If they gave us the cure for recurrent BV, then who would need flagyl/metronidazole, metrogel, clyndamacin? Creepy.....I CAN'T TELL EVERYONE THE JOY I WILL FEEL IF THIS WORKS!!! I WILL LET EVERY ONE KNOW AND THANK YOU!!!!"
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[YEA] 12/10/2007: Dee from Dallas , Texas writes: "Thank you so much for the information on folic acid. In addition, the special note on NOT drinking apple cider viniger helped as well. I too have been suffering with BV for the last year. It appeared that BV was gone two weeks ago but then I noticed a slight smell about three days ago so I decided to search the net for a cure to avoid going to the doctor again - that's when I found this site. When I read the special note on NOT to drink apple cider viginer, it got my attention because I had recently began drinking the vinginer for a weight control measure. On Friday I went to GNC and purchased the folic acid and have been taking 800mg per day and IT WORKS. I also stopped drinking the viniger. This information has really helped me both mentally and physically. Thanks so much."
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[NAY] 11/29/2007: MIMI from NY, NY writes: "Ok, So I have had BV for a year as of now and I'm tired of the thick disacharge that keep comming out. I go to my GYNO and it seems like she keeps giving me medication that doesn't do anything to it... It seems like my BV is immune to just about anything... Nothing seems to work and I'm getting frustrated. First, My GYNO gives me metro Gel and then the Flagy Pill... Which doesn't work at all... All it gave me was a bad taste in my mouth and an upset stomach... The next visit she prescribed me something called Clindessa (I might spelled it wrong)... This didn't work either.... I'm thinking about my next visit cursing her out for not giving me something that does work... But anyway, I was doing my research online to see if I can find my own cures or remedy... And then I came across this site... When I finished reading what other women wrote... I was impressed by the result of the remedy that they've used to treat their BV.... I was happy... This made me go out and buy Folic Acid, Acidophilus and yorgurt the very next day... Which I did, and when I did... I did this, for like a week already, but yet I haven't seen any difference.... I still have the thick discharge comming out... Assuming that it would within a couple of hours or the very next day since, some wrote that when they took it they've noticed a difference... As for me, I noticed nothing!!! Am I doing something wrong?!? I took 2 Folic Acid which each pill is 400MCG, combined is 800MCG.. and took 1 tablet of Acidophilus which contain 500 billion CFU.. By the way, this one that I took is called Accu-Flora Probotic Acidophilus, which is the one that is found in yorgurt... Please can someone tell me what is wrong or anyother treatment that would work..."
Replies01/08/2008: Mary from Tampa, FL replies: "Back to BXlady. You asked what you were doing wrong. I would suggest taking two 400 mcg in the morning and one at night. That's what made all the difference for me. Also I would suggest taking two of the acidophilus.It is very easy to get rid of as some say with a day or two if they are just getting the symptoms and are aware of their bodies and so it's a lot easy to get rid of. When I start to feel a little itchy and it's inside not outside I always take Two folic acids and it goes away quickly. however when it was something that I was dealing for a while it took a week for it to work. Once you don't have it anymore it is a good idea to still take one-two pills of 400 mcg folic acid a day and one probiotic a day. I hope this helps! Also one must realize that some people may have different reasons for reoccuring BV such as other issues eg PID, pregnancy that would bring on BV.
However, if you've gone to the gyno and they say there's nothing wrong then I hope this helps!!!God Bless!!"
05/29/2008: April from Los Angeles, CA replies: "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."
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[YEA] 11/19/2007: india from brooklyn, new york writes: "In reference to the bacteria vaginosis, i want to say thank you, thank you oh did i forget to say thankyou to all those who shared their remedy. folic acid and acidopholus is what did it for me. i HAVE DEALT WITH THIS EMBARRASSMENT FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND IT IS THE WORST!The medical proffesionals just are no help. the medication that they give you, just keeps the symptoms dormant for a while and there it comes again. ladies try the folic acid and keep vinegar around. dont get lazy wash and put vinegar in /on the kitty after your man finshes having sex- ladies heres to your health and the end of this for all suffers!"
Replies09/15/2008: Ro from Temple Hills, MD replies: "I was just diagnosed with BV today and it's already too much to deal with. I've had the fire or a thousand suns flaming between my legs since last Thursday and I'm bout ready to jump out of a window. I was prescribed some medication, but I figured the folic acid and acidophilus wouldn't hurt. Wish me luck! I'll report back with my results..."
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[YEA] 10/17/2007: Anna from West Chester, PA writes: "Im a 20 year old college student...I've been dealing with BV for about a year now. It had started when I started sleeping with my boyfriend a year ago. I had never not used condoms until i went on Birth control and i started sleeping with him. That is when all my trouble with BV started. I didn't really have a bad smell... just alot of discharge that freaked me out. My first thoughts were omg i have an std... but after my tests came up negative i was told i have bv and given metrogel... the stuff sucks. It gives me cramps and its gross and messy. The BV went away for like 2 months with metrogel and then came back. So i did my online reasearch and figured out my own cure. If ur problem sounds anything like mine...try this. Buy Acidophilus (4 billion cfu) You can get it at GNC or any healthfood store. Make sure u keep in a cool place otherwise the live cultures will die. Take 2 tablets in the morning before u eat and 2 before bed. Also buy Folic acid 400mcg. Take 2 in the morning after food and 1 at night. Buy activia yogurt and try to eat one every other day. Keep on this routine for like a week and u should be good. I'm nice and dry down there and I take 2 acidophilus and 1 folic acid daily just to keep things in line. Oh one more thing....try wearing just boys boxers to bed its lets air circulate down there. cotton underware is a must! Hope this helps!"
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[YEA] 10/11/2007: Cowgirl from Coldwater, MI writes: "I have been suffering BV for 3 years now. I go to the doctor and leave w/ antibiotics which clears it for awile but it comes back so quickly. I have been reading your site and decided to try Folic Acid along w/ yogurt treatments. Last nite I took 3 folic acid pills and this morning the dischage and smell are gone!!! No more ichy or burning either!!! I also used H202 for my bad breath and thats gone too!!!Thanks so much I will use this website again and again!!"
Replies09/11/2008: Karen from Atlanta, GA replies: "i have recently turned to homeopathy for all my health needs and concerns and i have suffered from bv for years thank God for this site im buying the folic acid and acidophilus tomorrow and i had already begun lactobacillus in a small dose as a daily dietary supplement these sites are invaluable to people like me who are very much interested in PREVENTATIVE health care."
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[YEA] 09/28/2007: Michelle from Charleston, West Virginia writes: "Hi -- I have tried every over-the-counter remedy prescribed by doctor's for Bacterial Vaginosis. What I notice is that the Metrogel works, but is very strong and can upset your tummy.
If you have these infections often, and they are very often confused with YEAST infections as the symptoms are similar, you may want to try the Folic Acid vitamins 2 X a day 800mcg for a few weeks and also continue on a regimen of Acidophilus. It is certainly not practical to keep running back to the Doctors for a cure if they are not offering one that works for you. I noticed some of the comments on here that Acidophilus didn't work for some people. I think it works better as a deterent against BV than as a quick cure.
I have also used Boric Acid, mostly to cure problems with Yeast infections and it alleviates the symptoms, but I'm not sure that it cures you long-term unless you are taking a supplement of the Acidophilus and also eliminating Sugar from your diet. Yeast loves Sugar and feeds on it -- so if you are serious about curing chronic yeast, eliminate a lot of sugars from your diets -- all of it at first and then gradually allow the healty sugars back in (fruit, etc). The only other thing that I can add, is if the over-the-counter yeast meds don't work for you, don't continue taking them. They certainly don't work for me; they make me feel like I'm on fire inside. And, at all costs, if you can avoid antibiotics -- do so! Thank you all for sharing your experiences with various cures."
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[YEA] 09/02/2007: natalie from london, england writes: "I have recently taken antibiotics for BV and the symptoms soon came back after a few days. The doc said 'Give it time to calm down' so I have been soothing it with salt baths but nothing changed until yesterday - when I found this site and went out to buy ACV, folic acid, yoghurt and aciphpolus. I wasn't taking any chances! The very exciting news is that 12hours after taking folic acid (800mg) and 1 acidpohulus tab, I feel fine. If only women were told they need folic acid all the time, not just in pregnancy..."
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[YEA] 08/15/2007: Amanda from Wonewoc, Wisconsin writes: "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."
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[YEA] 08/03/2007: PATRICIA from Greenville, nc writes: "Hey all, I just wanted everyone to know that I have been suffering from BV and tried everything and nothing work until I prayed to God sincerly an He bless me to find this site. I read about several others taking Folic Acid Supplements. It Works wonders! everytime my Monthly would come on I had an horrible fish smell that was quite disturbing to myself and others around me. I prayed for a cure!! I thank GOD for this site because I started takeing 3 folic acids 400 mg a day along with Stoney Field Yourgt.(the plain kind). I have my Monthly today and I smell like a baby. No more odors!!! I thank GOD for this site and the people that had the courage to write and tell about their experiences!"
Replies09/28/2008: Janet from Woodbridge, New Jersey replies: "Well, I have been having BV for about 5 months now. At first I thought it was because I had a new boyfriend & i thought that had something to do with it. I went to the GYN & he prescribed some antibiotics & it worked for awhile. But then I notice that everytime I got my period the discharged & smell came back, so I wasnt sure if it was BV again or what. I started seaching the internet today & came across this website. I read some stories & they are all very similar to mine! I said: Thank God I am not alone! I am going to get the Folic Acid, Yogurt & Acidophilus right now!!...Wish me luck!!..."
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[YEA] 07/24/2007: CJ from Greensboro, NC writes: "I had been fighting BV for close to two years, having been misdiagnosed as having a yeast infection. One time, my doctor did the test and realized I had BV, after that when I called in, even if I said I'd been diagnosed with BV before, I was treated for a yeast infection, never asked to come in and get tested again. Once a month I would get the symptoms, and was told to treat with over the counter yeast infection treatments. This would help for about two weeks, then the syptoms would return. Finally I thought, I bet I'm still having the BV even though my doctor is ignoring that possibility, and searched for at home remedies for BV. I came across this site and the advice to take folic acid. Keep in mind, I'd been dealing with these symptoms for two years, every two weeks to 1 month - my life had been miserable! When I saw that folic acid might help, I immediately went to the grocery store and picked some up with the yogurt (thinking I would do the yogurt treatments as well). I took 2 folic acid supplements and in 30 minutes, felt good as new. I continued to take two a day for a week and the symptoms disappeared! Now, almost 3 months since I tried the folic acid treatment, I have had no reoccuring symptoms, for the first time in two years, I'm free! I only take the folic acid if I think I feel BV symptoms, and it still had not returned. Try the folic acid first and see if it helps! It's awesome, two years of never ending symptoms have stopped by just taking some extra folic acid! YEA!"
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[YEA] 04/13/2007: Kira from Canton, OH writes: "I decided I wouldn't go to the doctor's this time. I found this website and I tried the yogurt. It helped some but not completely. I bought folic acid pills and took 1200 micrograms (3 pills x 400 micrograms) and my symptoms disappeared in a half an hour. No more symptoms at all. No itching, no burning at all. Also, why don't you guys suggest apple cider vinegar? I always always rinse myself with apple cider vinegar solution after sex to prevent infections. Last Saturday I was too tired to do it and on Tuesday I started having symptoms. I continued rinsing with apple cider vinegar solution twice a day while taking the pills."
Replies01/06/2010: Pahlee from Phila, P replies: "To Kira in Canton, When u say rinse with acv, r u doing this x ternal or n ternal as a douche?"
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[YEA] 03/31/2007: Kim from KC, MO writes: "I didn't have any plain yogurt or folic acid supplements, but was in a bind (BV symptoms) and tried strawberry yogurt and eating some foods high in folic acid today. It's not even 12 hours later and my symptoms which had been occurring for about a week are almost completely gone, without a trip to the doctor or even to the grocery store - thank you for your help!!"
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[YEA] 02/22/2007: Linda from Memphis, TN writes: "I tried the folic acid and yogurt douche for Bacteria Vaginitis and I feel much, much, much better thank God. It works!"
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FOLIC ACID, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DOUCHE
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[YEA] 07/15/2008: Jo Ann from Pearl City, Hawaii writes: "I have had BV for the last 40 years. The first 30 were misdiagnosed by several gynocologists. They all told me I had a yeast infection. About 10 years ago, my OB/GYN told me I had Bacterial Vaginosis and treated me with Flagyl. This got rid of my problem but only temporarily. BV plagued me 3-4 times a year. Each time I took Flagyl. Throughout the 40 years, I douched almost daily to control the smelly fishy odor. I knew douching so often was probably making the BV worse but I was desperate. Then, a few days ago I found your site and read the many positive comments about folic acid.I purchased a bottle and began taking 800 mcg twice a day. I also douched using 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. By Saturday, the odor and discharge were gone. I plan to continue taking 800 mcg 2 times per day for the next 2 weeks and maintain one 800 mcg per day thereafter. I can't believe this inexpensive supplement and apple cider vinegar got rid of my BV after 40 miserable years of Bacterial Vaginosis!!! A big mahalo (thank you) to Earth Clinic for making this valuable information available to women who suffer with BV and other health issues."
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[YEA] 03/21/2011: Gokhals from San Francisco, Ca, Usa writes: "800 mg Folic acid [mine had B6/B12 added to it, taken once a day sublingually, 2 pods of garlic mashed thoroughly and mixed with extra virgin olive oil, applied several times a day. Worked! Am not sure it was the folic acid or the olive oil or the garlic, but it worked."
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FOLIC ACID, PROBIOTICS
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01/10/2011: Smellydancer from Richmond, Va writes: "I have had BV for about two years now and im absolutely tired of it. I have tried alot of different things to help cure it antibiotics work for a while then it comes back. I have been taking 1600mg of folic acid, 1 b-12 two probiotics a day for four days and it worked!!! But as soon as I stoped it came back -_-!!! Im trying to avoid doching with the hydrogen peroxide and distilled water mix but that is gonna be my next move if I dont find an answer. Im gonna start my vitamins again. My question is do I have to take these for the rest of my life for my bv to be under control?? and is this regemine suppose to cure bv or just relieve symptoms??? Help please im going crazy over this stressful situation."
Replies08/06/2011: Bree from Toronto, On replies: "Hi there! Like you, I've been a chronic BV (and yeast infection) sufferer for years. I've tried antibiotics, antifungals, oral probiotics, and folic acid to no avail! So I conducted an extensive research on the matter (I have access to scholarly research databases) and cured myself. Here's what I've done:1. Vitamin D (2000 IU/day). Recent research show a direct correlation between Vit D deficiency and increased risk for BV. Vitamin D also promotes the regeneration of squamous epithelials that consists the mucousal lining of the vagina.
2. Femina Flora (1 capsule/night for 10 nights). This is a vaginal probiotic capsule with 10Billion CFU's of Lactobacilli species including Lactobacillus Rhamnosus which has shown ability to adhere to and colonize the vaginal walls. It also contains lactose (to feed the Lactobacilli) and Vitamin C (to assist in lowering the vaginal pH).
3. Oral probiotics. I suggest using FemDophilus or Ultimate Flora Vaginal Support. FemDophilus contains Lactobacillus Reuteri and Rhamnosus while Ultimate Flora contains Rhamnosus and other Lactobacilli species. Both aforementioned species are excellent in adhering to and thriving in the vaginal environment.
Note: These remedies don't have to be permanent. For example, if you live near the equator 15-20 mins in the sun without suscreen will provide you with 10, 000 IU of Vitamin D. Otherwise, you can supplement with 1000 IU once you're symptoms alleviate. Also, you can wean yourself off or lower your probiotics dosage after your symptoms are gone -- you can take 1 capsule every other day, then 2 capsules/week, then 1cap/week.
Good luck! ;)"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 12/08/2009: Rs from San Francisco, Ca writes: "This is my 3rd posting after starting the folic acid and probiotic treatment for BV which I have suffered for years. Its been 8-days and Im doing great, no symptoms. I had sex for the first time since starting on this regimen and I was terrified that the BV would come right back. I was prepared for the worst and that is exactly what happened. Within about 30 minutes of having sex I could feel that familiar burning and swelling and VIOLA, it was back within a few hours but I was ready and knew what to do. I took 4 probiotics (5 billion each) and inserted 2 vaginally and took 1600mcg of folic acid. Within about 45 minutes it was all back to normal. So, that is the way to do it ladies. Be ready after you have sex because most likely it will come back. But it can be controlled, and that is the key. I should have probably waited longer before having sex, but for me, I knew it would come back regardless of how long I waited."
Replies01/29/2010: M from Ny, Ny replies: "I don't know if this applies to you but back when I was on the pill, I noticed I would almost always get burning and swelling whenever my boyfriend would ejaculate inside of me. I figured I was allergic to his semen. Maybe I had BV all along. Who knows?? Anyway, my suggestion is to stay away semen at all costs haha"
06/11/2010: Nic from Lismore, Australia replies: "Hi, in reply to you thinking you're allergic to your bf's sperm/semen.
It's actually not an allergy, it's more a case of semen being alkaline and when it gets injected into the normally acidic vagina, it makes you more susceptible to bacterial overgrowth such as Gardnerella organism in BV. We all have this bug in our vagina, it's part of the normal vaginal flora. When we are stressed or when the vaginal environment becomes too alkaline via semen etc, we become more susceptible to organisms such as BV.That's why all those gels work as they acidify the vagina, though aren't a cure of BV, just ameliorate the symptoms.
Hope this helps."
06/28/2010: Donna from Nashville, Tn replies: "I am so glad that I found this site. I have been suffering from BV off and on since 2001 after my LEEP procedure. Nothing the doctor prescribed me worked. I am blessed that I don't have the horrible smell anymore. Over the years my symptoms have changed. Now I just have the discharge sometimes watery with slight itching an burning. At the moment I don't have any folic acid or probiotics. I do have a multivitamin that has 400 mcg of folic acid. I took 3. I also tried the water/peroxide douche. I have a douche bottle that I purchesed from my local drug store. I filled it up with water and put a cap full of peroxide. I actually feel clean inside. You guys may think it's crazy but it feels calm in there too. LOL Thank you all for providing this information on this site. It's sad that we are able to figure out treatments that Dr's who have went to school for 10 years can't even figure out! I wish you all the best of luck with fighting this evil bacteria."
10/02/2010: Happygirl from Jacksonville Beach, Fl replies: "I am so thrilled that is site is out there!! Dealing with this has been hard, expensive and mostly embarrassing!! Thank goodness you women are so brave to put it out there :) I tried the peroxide and.... It worked immediately! @ hours with a peroxide soaked tampon and the smell was gone! I just soaked a plastic applicator type tampon (still intact) for 15 mins. And then inserted it for 2 hours. There was not even a hint of scent on it, more importantly in me!! 24 hours and still everything is good, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!"
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[YEA] 09/15/2011: Sadie from London, On writes: "I was a suffer from BV, at first I thought I had a sti but wasn't sexual active at the time, but yes its bv and wow... What a horrible thing to go thro... So I would like to say that I haven't had it for probaly about a year now. I take a strong probiotic 3 times a day EVERYDAY and 1 folic acid. Now if you suffering right now you should take 2 folic acid for a couple of days untill you feel better. Also inserting organic plain yogurt into you vag like 2 or 3 times a day (when suffering) has amazing results. I do the yogurt thing once in awhile for good measure. I can't tell you how much better life is without bv.
Now I do find that a yeast infection creeps in every so often but I'm going to do a candida cleanse soon to take care of that... But for you bv sufferers.... I swear by it... I never douched or inserted the pills and it worked great for me. The yogurt brings immediate relief. Make sure it's organic tho otherwise it contains some other stuff in it. Hope I help someone out there! We woman need each other for things like this, I since then have found other woman that constanly fight uti, yeast infection and bv and am still suprised by how little we talk to each other about these things. Next time your out with your gfs, bring it up... Chances are you could help one of them... It's an embarsing thing so you never know who is suffering as well.... could be your best friend."
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12/14/2009: Tt from Atlanta, Ga writes: "folic acid 800 mcg once a day, sage tea two bags steeped in about a cup and a half of water twice a day or sage tea pills 330 mg twice a aday. the secret cure for sure. try and spread the word!"
EC: Hi Tt, You don't specify the condition, so we're guessing your remedy is for Bacterial Vaginosis. Please let us know if it's for something else!
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GARLIC
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10/05/2010: Ms.911 from Baltimore, Md writes: "Ok so I seen on here where woman said that garlic works so I went to the store and got the capsule of garlic 546mg I put two of them up in my VJ b4 bed in the morning the discharge was gone. OK so CAN any one please tell me how long will it smell like garlic with all that to say thanks my BV is gone. Please let me no"
Replies10/06/2010: Kay from In The Valley, Ca replies: "'I hope' that was meant to put a smile on our faces, because it sure made me chuckle. When people say "What's that garlic smell?", just tell them you're on that new 'Italian Diet' that everyone is trying!"
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10/05/2010: Ms.911 from Baltimore, Md, Usa writes: "I was looking on here and a few women said they used garlic up there VJ and it made there bv go away. So I went and got me some garlic capsule 546mg. I put 2 capsules up n my VJ and went to bed the night morning I had no sign of BV. The garlic I could smell alil got to me I was like ugh @ work lol. But when I got home I took a hot/ warm bath opened up took my clean finger and let clean water go up n there by that night the garlic smell was bout gone and I didnt smell any Bv or have anymore discharge :)"
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[YEA] 06/13/2010: Elizabeth from Lancaster, Ca, Usa writes: "Cure Bacterial Vaginosis with garlic
Anytime I have gotten a bacterial infection or yeast infection I use a garlic clove. I get a large fresh garlic clove, then after I peel it I poke the skin with a fork all over, then I insert it into my vagina as far as my middle finger will push it, then I leave it in over night, and in the morning I just push it down and take it out (I've never had a promblem getting it out). The garlic gel pills can also be used if your worried about not being able to get it out, cause it will dissolve, I've never used them but my friend has. I've been doing this for more than 4yrs, my sister and girlfriends do it now also."
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[YEA] 11/04/2009: Ms. Remy from Eastern, North Carolina writes: "I have been dealing with I thought was a yeast infection then all of a sudden I noticed a foul smelling odor afterwards that was hard to get rid of, however; I just used the garlic gel pills that is 1,000 mg and inserted (2 pills) in my vagina for two days in between those days a discharged occurred but I guess it was normal for that to happen but I am now odor and discharge free. Why? did I do this because when you go to the doctor they give you pencillin and next to that if you can't afford the visit garlic is next in line to cure you. I read this site whereas everyone is using gel pills so I went home and inserted the garlic gel pills instead remind you I had this infection for about a good 3 months and it was getting worse now. I am cured. Just keep washing with dove unscented soap and keep a dry unscented pantiliner on day and night to keep yourself dry. Remember garlic eats yeast and purifies. I advise you all not to douche just keep your system flush with fluid because that vinegar/water douche by equate irritated me that caused this to happen."
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[YEA] 10/11/2008: Aminta from Charlotte, NC writes: "I want to thank earthclinic.com for starting this website. It has truly been a blessing to me. I am writing to let you ladies know that, although no one commented that they used fresh garlic as a cure, it really works. I have suffered from BV for 3 yrs (since my husband cheated on me). Every other month after that I was getting recurrences of BV. Like the rest of you, neither the cream's nor pill's got rid of the BV for good. I recently was reading up on how natural garlic heal's so many ailment's. So, I bought so garlic, peeled it and wrapped it in gauze. I tied it with dental floss and inserted it in my vagina once a day, preferably at night before bed. I would remove the garlic every morning before taking my shower. I did this for 7 day's and I am symptom free still today. The bad thing about it is that the smell of garlic doesn't wear off for a while so if you are sexually active often then I wouldn't recommend this home remedy. I hope this remedy help's you ladies. It is alot cheaper on your pocket's. I bought 2 bulb's of garlic for under $1.00."
RepliesEC: That's true, Aminta -- hundreds of responses, but no mention of garlic for bacterial vaginosis. Thanks for the new remedy!
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 11/19/2008: Ape from Denver, CO replies: "I read about using garlic on another site...I was just told last week that I have BV. They tried to give me the pills and the cream and I starting surfing the net to find another way to fix the problem. I am taking garlic orally...it sounds a little less intense this way but not sure if its working as I have 0 symptoms at all. I will have to let yall know after I go to the doc and get yelled at for not taking the antibiotics."
02/18/2009: Mary from Houston, Texas, United States replies: "I was wondering, how do you take Garlic Orally? do you eat it alone or put in food?
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07/14/2011: Danielle from Rancho Cucamonga, Ca replies: "They sell Garlic pills."
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