FOLIC ACID AND ACIDOPHILUS

[NAY]  09/06/2008: Vanessa from Farmington, CT writes: "Hello everyone, I've had recurring BV since 2004. My doctors have given me every rx known to man... it goes away but soon comes back. I came across this website about 1 month and half ago and decided to try the acidoph & folic. I've been taking 3 (1 billion cfu's) of acidoph along with 2 (800 mcg) of folic acid in the AM and the same dosage in the PM and so far it has NOT worked. All though I'm not itching or burning, I am having that god-awful 'fishy' smell and some discharge. I'm currently engaged and all though my fiance always tells me it doesn't bother him because he loves me no matter what -- i feel like it does. This is affecting my self-esteem and I'm not as 'sexual' as I use to be because of this darn BV. I just wish it would go away. Am I not taking enough of the acidoph & folic acid? Can anyone please help!?"

[YEA]  08/24/2008: Stephanie from Detroit , Michigan writes: "I had this for six years, and i was really sick of taking antibiotics. (you know, after you take them for long enough they just stop working anyway), and i felt really hopeless about it until i came across this site. I started taking 800mcg of folic acid, and 3 billion acidophilus twice a day, and i inserted one of the acidophilus at night for about a week. the first time i inserted one, i used a douche before it (even though you're not supposed to) <-- the only reason i did that was to get all of the bacterias out and insert a pill of the good kind to give myself a head start. douching is what gave me this god awful problem in the first place, anyway. ...sooo. this has worked for me. three weeks now, i haven't had any problems at all. even after sex. even after a long day of sweating. i'm still squeaky clean... so, ladies. if you're not trying this out because you're not sure that it'll work... you must be insane. kill it while you can, girl."

[YEA]  08/19/2008: Jessica from Marietta, GA writes: "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."

[MAYBE]  08/13/2008: Monica from New York , NY writes: "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. "

[NAY]  08/02/2008: Ivette from New Britain, CT writes: "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?"

[YEA]  07/24/2008: Jessica from Seattle, WA writes: "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."

[YEA]  07/22/2008: Karen (kayceedesigns/@/hotmail.com) from London, England writes: "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."

[YEA]  07/18/2008: Jasmine from Portland, OR writes: "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!"

[YEA]  07/10/2008: KRYSTLE from DALLAS, TX writes: "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!"

07/03/2008: Alyssa (mirage59 at yahoo.com) from Quebec, Canada writes: "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."

[YEA]  07/01/2008: Tammy from Indianapolis, IN writes: "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."

[YEA]  06/25/2008: Mikki from Brooklyn, NY writes: "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.."

[YEA]  06/06/2008: Beapond from Davao City, Philippines writes: "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."

[YEA]  04/16/2008: Nikki from Atlanta, GA writes: "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."

[NAY]  01/04/2008: Kari from Fort Smith, AR writes: "I just tried the Acidophilus and Folic Acid. Today I am alot worse than before I tried it. Not sure what I did wrong but am afraid to do anything now! help!!"

[YEA]  12/17/2007: Hime from Washington, DC writes: "I just wanted to thank all the women out there who shared this embarrassing yet common problem that women (of course women) must deal with. I have had this problem not that long and it goes then comes then goes. I got so sick of it and the crap my GYN was telling me that I started searching on my own. It has been 5 days since I have been taking Folic Acid (400mg) and Acidophilus (500 million live cells per tablet) two of each a day even though one says once a day I have been taking two and my problem is definitily subsided since starting these vitamins. I must say I'm very exciting to have found something that seems to work. The medications metrogel everything they were prescribing me was not the long term result I was looking for. So ladies thank you so much and for those of you who are experiencing this problem be patient and truly take my advice and try these vitamins. It may be the result you're looking for."

[YEA]  12/17/2007: christi from eugene, or writes: "I have been fighting this thing for 2 years. It came on for no apparent reason. Same partner. Dr just keeps giving me Flagyl and then I came across a site bvgone forever. That was helpful but not totally. Something was missing. Just finished a dose of Flagyl and it did nothing had the odor yesterday and came across this site. Went to the store got the Folic acid and took 3 400 mcg and 2 hour later the smell was gone. I did douche with the water/peroxide solution just to feel a little cleaner but I woke this morning and took the same dose of folic acid and will keep up on that for several days until I feel safe again. I also take Ultimate flora vaginal support 50 million. Lets see if this works. Im switching to a naturopath dr also. The regular md just wants to shove meds down my throat and not offer anything else. I have had to do all the research myself."

[YEA]  12/15/2007: Holland from Greenville, SC writes: "First, I want to say thank you for posting your encouraging messages about the effectiveness of folic acid and acidophilus for healing bacterial vaginosis. I’ve been suffering from BV and yeast infections since mid-summer 2006. I’m not sexually active and I was very confused as to why I was having vaginal problems. My gynecologist assured me that some women are just more prone to BV and yeast, but no amount of antibiotics, fragrance-free soap, or cotton underwear fixed the problem. I’m getting married this spring, and I was so concerned that I would still be having problems for my honeymoon! I just finished a regimen of Flagyl, Diflucan, and doxycycline. They've even put me on Cleocin in the past. It still didn’t cure my BV! But, I FOUND THIS WEBSITE! Ladies, in all seriousness, paring folic acid and acidophilus cures BV! Two days ago, I started taking 1,000mcg of folic acid twice a day with 1 to 2 acidophilus pills (1 billion CFUs). The BV has cleared up! I no longer have discharge or mild odor. The itchiness/uncomfortable irritation is also quickly decreasing. I’m going to continue to take the folic acid because we plan to have children after a few years (probably just once a day instead of twice). Again, THANK YOU!"

[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!!!!"

[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."

[NAY]  11/29/2007: MIMI (bxladyknight12@yahoo.com) 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..."

[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!"

[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!"

[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!!"