Replied By Annie (Baltimore, Md) on 01/22/2011
Hi! No, don't worry about the other two. I insert acidophilus pills in my vagina every once in awhile and they will absorb into your body due to the moisture in your vagina. I'm assuming that they are the caplets and do not have a plastic coating on the outside like a liquid pill would. In that case, they may not dissolve or will take a much longer time.Replied By Inthe Sameboat (Atlanta, Ga) on 01/25/2011
I see that I am not the only suffer of bv, yeast and bladder infections. It's has been a horrible experience for me too. I did get rid of the yeast by making a boric acid douche. But the bv did not go away and may have made it worse. I then was prescribed Cipro for bladder infection and Metronidazole for 7 days which then brought on the yeast again. I did do the boric acid douche for 2 days and perioxde douche for 2 days, along with Acuflora by mouth 2 x times per day (which contain Lactobacillius acidophilus, and L rhamnosus along with bifidobacterium bifidum and some other things. ) I also take 1x daily AZo yeast pills. So far I am doing good!
For the ladies that only suffer from chronic yeast infections the boric acid really does work. Make sure you add water to it, I made the mistake of putting it into capsules and it was so strong I was on fire for days!! I wish more research would be done in general for chronic BV, Yeast, and Bladder Infections.
Replied By Justfindingout (Houston, Tx) on 01/27/2011
I am 44 years old and Post mennapausal. My first outbreak was a year ago December, and it just so happened I had just found out that my husband had an affair. Since I have never EVER had this before, I am assuming I got it from him. I thought at the time I was dealing with a yeast infection. It did go away, but this summer came back, and was awful. I did not experience the odor or discharge, but the burning was terrible. I probably waited to long to go to the Dr., but I had no idea what I was dealing with. After a round of Flagyl, it did go way, but came back again. Again, another trip to the Dr. And two weeks of Flagyl. After taking it a week, I started noticing I had an odor when I went to the bathroom. I googled Natural Cures for BV, and found this site. What a blessing! I was so releaved when I saw that it was not just me. Sunday night I started taking 3 Acidophilus at night and inserting one. I went to Walgreens tonight to pick up some liners, and saw a box that said BV Treatment Homeopathic Time-Release Vaginal Insert. It IS costly, 24.99 for 6 inserts, but I purchased it. When I googled the product, there were more positive coments than negative. I inserted the first one in tonight, and will keep you posted on how it works.
I do plan on Continuing the Acidophilus.
Replied By Donna (Los Angeles, Ca) on 01/29/2011
Only the highest quality acidophilus taken at least twice a day, (I spen $40 a month on mine) works... And using neem oil inside the vagina. Here's what I do... (may sound odd) I take a dropperful of neem oil and drop it onto a large metalic vibrator (Seriously!! ) I insert the vibrator, (turned off of course) as far as it will go, to insure I'm reaching everything, then take it out. Do this for seven days. I do it twice a day if I have a severe infection. I also do this after sex to PREVENT infection. I use to use capsules, but I find it does not reach and cure the infection as fast...Replied By Kathie (Highland Park, Illinois, Usa) on 01/31/2011
Neem oil? Never heard where does one purchase this??Replied By Lisa (Marrakech, Morocco) on 01/31/2011
I believe I have seen it at Whole Foods. Is there a natural food store or health food store near you? They may also carry it. As a last resort, I'm sure you can buy it online.Replied By Anonymous (Beckley, Wv) on 02/11/2011
I used chewable acidophilus which seemed like it easily disolved when inserted vaginally (which I only did once anyway). I also used a peroxide and H2O douche (only the first day) and took folic acid as well as the acidophilus daily as directed. All symptoms are completely gone within the first two days. After researching on the internet, I think mine was caused by my IUD (Mirena) and a new monogomous partner after my divorce. I have had symptoms for a year and didn't know what it was. I had read on webMd.com that acidopholis had been used as home remedy for decades but that it was found in dairy and not naturally in the vagina so it wouldn't work. So I just want everyone to know that reads this that it does in fact work (at least it or the folic acid). No more putrid odor. I am so thankful!Replied By Eastrenia (Shanghai, China) on 03/08/2011
Hey girls;check this website; and contact ur doctors also apart of using natural medicine
www.sumobrain.com/patents/wipo/Use-nifuratel-to-treat-infections/WO2010121980.html- seems there is a strain of bacteria of BV which is
1. not being trated by METRONIDAZOLE which is most commonly used by doctors - golden remedy that does not work in many cases (i think I have been treated with this for 2 years on and off & even treated my BF ;-) with that
2. this strain is being transferred to ur partner (!! Usually a guy is not treated)
3. this strain of bacterias is new, and non responsive to stnadard treatment that is why it comes back ...
and at least in this website they do mention that good treatment consists also of use of probiotics(! ) as well as vitamin C etc...
so all what you all are saying;
this is my today`s discovery after visiting different / cheap doctor (not foreign doctor in shanghai ;-) even though had huge problems communcitating ;) well google works in any case
and am now trying different perspective, as after metronidazole tratments I did try natural ways only.. And it came back again.. So would like to find some golden middle way.. not to foget the doctors and medicine development.
lets see if this doctor was not wrong; research prove chances.. So will try to continue what u propose in earth clinic but also try conventional approach;
at moment am full of hopes it will help.. At least according to those reaserches it does, Swidish researches recommend this medicine also.. So lets see. If anybody intersted let know
Replied By Alice (Mississauga, On) on 05/28/2011
Hi everyone! I know how terrible BV is and also urinary tract infections! THERE IS A SIMPLE REMEDY!!!! (The number 1 cause for BV is semen by the way girls!! ) for the BV all you need to do is buy acidophilus caplets, the pressed kind, even life brand works and its only 11.50$ and soak a tampon with unflovored yoghurt. I find it better to break the pill in half and insert one half with the soaked tampon and swallow the other half. It works so well! And for urinary tract infections ALKA SELTZER!! This way antibiotics wont cause BV again! And it starts working as soon and you pass the glass of water!!!!!! Believe me this really really works, I have tried everything, and for the odor until the BV is gone you can use diluted tea tree oil around your 'area'. Good luck ladiesReplied By Traci (Dallas, Tx) on 06/17/2011
I have the chewable pills, blueberry flavor... because of the blueberry flavor, I am afraid to insert into my V.
I've been taking Apple Cider Vinegar baths all week, I added salt to it yesterday. Then I found this sight. I went out and bought some fresh HydroPeroxide, femdopholis, folic acid 800 mg, Lekir, 100% Cranberry Juice, Probioc Pearls.
Today, once I picked up the pills, I took a Estroven multivitamen, 2 folic acid pills, 2 pearls, 3 femdopholis'. I did a Hydro douche, inserted a tampon with yogurt on it - slept for about 4 hours. Took a Apple Cider Vinegar salt bath for about 15 mins. Drinking on my Lekir now. I'm still feeling some twinges, not being hit in the face with the smell as I was earlier, but I haven't started peeing frequently since I woke up to work at 1am.
I think I will pop two femdopholis pills and two folic acid pills with some water to see if I can get things more on track.
I'm wondering if I should Hydroflush before I leave for work. hmmm.... Guess if I am going to insert a femdopholis, I better wait until I get back home after work. hmmmmm...
BV is so horrible.