Need help/suggestions for chronic baterial vaginosis

[Guest guest]

Without being TMI, I have had 'women' problems on and off for the last 5 years.

The worst is the fishy smell right after my period. It goes away around

ovulation. The doctors don't offer any help but to take antibiotics. Ironic

thing is that antibiotics cause this same issue. I also remember the last time

I took antibiotics that I had a slew of UTI's after. I am reluctant to take

antibiotics and repeated use for the same issue doesn't seem to be addressing

the real issue.

As far as my thyroid goes, I have a mild case of Hashimotos which is not being

treated. Tried synthroid but it made me so dizzy that I could barely walk not

to mention serious ringing in my ears.

I think I have low hormone levels but no one ever seems to mention these. Does

anyone else have chronic or recurrent bacterial vaginosis? What has worked for

you to treat it?

Thanks for any suggestions,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

BV is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora. (Not to be

confused with candidiasis or trichomoniasis, which are not caused by bacteria.)

In the past, I had to deal with both fungal and bacterial bugs. I suggest you

start by taking a good probiotic to replenish the *needed* good bacteria.

Antibiotics kill all bacteria both good and bad. Diet is very important, too.

Reacting badly to T4 is not uncommon. It can also happen when the adrenals are

fatigued. I suggest you test via a saliva cortisol panel. A magnesium deficiency

is very common in Hashis. It is estimated that over 90% of Hashis has a Mg

deficiency causing all kinds of problems, such as, menstrual, bloating, mood

swings, depression, heart, muscles, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, restless leg

syndrome, etc. Once I improved my Mg level I had more energy, sharper brainpower

and it protects against wide range of small common concerns. I believe

magnesium has helped me in reducing hair loss, damaged skin, scalp and nails.

I hope this is helpful to you,

~Bj

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> Without being TMI, I have had 'women' problems on and off for the last 5

years. The worst is the fishy smell right after my period. It goes away around

ovulation. The doctors don't offer any help but to take antibiotics. Ironic

thing is that antibiotics cause this same issue. I also remember the last time

I took antibiotics that I had a slew of UTI's after. I am reluctant to take

antibiotics and repeated use for the same issue doesn't seem to be addressing

the real issue.

>

> As far as my thyroid goes, I have a mild case of Hashimotos which is not being

treated. Tried synthroid but it made me so dizzy that I could barely walk not

to mention serious ringing in my ears.

>

> I think I have low hormone levels but no one ever seems to mention these.

Does anyone else have chronic or recurrent bacterial vaginosis? What has worked

for you to treat it?

>

> Thanks for any suggestions,

>

[Guest guest]

That is interesting about the magnesium helping you, BJ. I went off my magnesium

after going gluten-free because my blood tests showed a normal level again

(finally). But I wonder if my struggle this past year with recurrent vag

infections has to do with that.

, you are welcome to discuss anything medical on this board, even if it's

personal, but you may also e-mail me directly if that is more comfortable, as

I've struggled with this issue a lot - BV and yeast. I even had both at the same

time, and bad urinary symptoms which my gyn thinks may have been Interstitial

Cystitis. I've read this can flare up during vag infections and often occurs

with other autoimmune conditions.

What has helped me most is catching the infection early, and then treating with

a good probiotic. There is one called PB that Whole Foods sells at a reasonable

price - still in the refrigerated section so you know it's high quality. It was

recommended by Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of Women's Bodies, Women's

Wisdom. There are others like Renew Life and FemDophilus that are also good but

twice the cost. In my experience acidophilus alone or other cheap probiotics do

not work. I take one PB capsule in the morning and one in the evening every day,

whether I'm having symptoms or not. Then if I notice any irritation I will also

use one capsule vaginally. That seems to work for me right now.

BV can be very difficult to cure medically. Most recent gyn I saw had a patient

use the antibiotic gel as directed, then once a week for 6 months! I said no

thanks - that gel is carcinogenic.

I think if your thyroid is off vaginal infections are more common. I didn't get

them until I got Hashis. I personally don't think it's a reaction to T4 meds,

because I had them before getting my thyroid treated. I had never had them

before Hashis.

Hope this helps,

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> > Without being TMI, I have had 'women' problems on and off for the last 5

years. The worst is the fishy smell right after my period. It goes away around

ovulation. The doctors don't offer any help but to take antibiotics. Ironic

thing is that antibiotics cause this same issue. I also remember the last time

I took antibiotics that I had a slew of UTI's after. I am reluctant to take

antibiotics and repeated use for the same issue doesn't seem to be addressing

the real issue.

> >

> > As far as my thyroid goes, I have a mild case of Hashimotos which is not

being treated. Tried synthroid but it made me so dizzy that I could barely walk

not to mention serious ringing in my ears.

> >

> > I think I have low hormone levels but no one ever seems to mention these.

Does anyone else have chronic or recurrent bacterial vaginosis? What has worked

for you to treat it?

> >

> > Thanks for any suggestions,

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