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Posted 10/18/2010 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
For the past few days I have had some itching, burning and discharge down below..I was thnking it was a yeast infection but just went to a walkin clinic and had a swab and it could be Bacterial Vaginosis apparently..I have no idea how I would have gotten that other than I began to be itchy after a hot shower on Sat. Not sure if I messed up the ph in here but anyway..

They did not give me anything cause I told them NO ANTIBIOTICS cuz of UC but they said if it comes  back positive they may need to give me Flagyl?????

Has anyone ever had this? Is this going to flare me up??? Any other way of getting rid of this?

I am hoping its just a yeast infection and I will get something OTC and be done with it..

Im more scared of the antibiotics then the BV itself..

CAn taking probiotics help get rid of tihs? Any vaginal supporting ones??

PLEASE HELP!

Posted 10/18/2010 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I am not a lady but I am an MD. If they took a culture and it is positive for bacterial involvement than an antiobiotic would be appropriate. Unfortunately, if left untreated, this could lead to other problems. I don't believe that probiotics will be effective by themselves to treat bacterial vaginosis. Probiotics can certainly boost the body's immune response but probably not to sufficiently treat your problem. If you do need to go on antibiotics, I would definitely recommend taking a probiotic concurrently. This will help minimize the insult to your colon. Good luck
Posted 10/18/2010 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
napcabs- thank you..
What is the difference between the discharge associated with bv vs a yeast infection cause I had had this amout of itching before and it was a yeast infect. The doc had a look see and said it could be either or ..he saw some white stuff in there- could this just be regular discharge as well??

I already currently take probiotics..wouldnt this have prevented something like this anyway???
Posted 10/18/2010 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I know things look bad but this could turn out to be a positive. Flagyl jump-started my remission from a severe flare and I am not the only one. Others on this forum had the same experience with Flagyl and/or Cipro. Of course it doesn’t work for everyone. Most people are wary of antibiotics since it is responsible for so many of us to get IBD in the first place. For it to work it is important to take plenty of probiotics during your course of antibiotics and afterwards. Saccharomyces boulardii should be one of them because it is immune to antibiotics but you should also take other probiotics (VSL#3?) to really colonize your gut. S. Boulardii is also beneficial to prevent C. Diff from taking hold.

I was already feeling low during my last flare when I developed a perianal abscess, the last thing I needed. I was prescribed Flagyl for it and was pleasantly surprised that not only did it cure my abscess but it ended my flare, and I have been in remission ever since. Of course there is no way I will ever discontinue taking probiotics.

Post Edited (BabeintheWoods) : 10/18/2010 2:23:46 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/18/2010 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Krissy-i get these sometimes. Sometimes they are tough to get rid of.

there are some good natural remedies online.

Also take the injectable antibiotics rather than the oral.
Posted 10/18/2010 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
hmmmm
I am every so slightly flaring now (fingers crossed it goes away soon)...What are the side effects of Flagly-
I do already take pribiotics..I Take Ultimate Flora Critical Care..maybe I could double on dose?

I am going to wait for the results to decide...
Posted 10/18/2010 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I have taken Flagyl before, and it's an antibiotic related to the digestive tract, so it should be ok for u to use. When I took Flagyl, I became extremely lethargic and couldn't eat.
Posted 10/18/2010 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
Flagyl gave me a metallic taste in my mouth, a bit of a headache and fatigue. I think it helped my colitis a bit. You can't drink alcohol for 2 days after finishing the medication. Use backup birth control.

I, for one, think BV may have been related to my developing UC. I had a very persistant case prior to developing UC. There was an interesting post on here a while ago, you should do a search.
Posted 10/19/2010 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
My son was put on Flagyl to help his mini-flare last spring. He has the bad taste in his mouth, etc, but it did help his UC.

Good luck, Krissy.....
Posted 10/19/2010 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Flagyl is a good choice for you. It's a GREAT antibiotic for your gut. It's used frequently to help with symptoms of colitis. I wouldn' be surprised if your u/c was a lot better while on it. Side effects should be minimal; don't drink alcohol while you are on it. Long term use can cause problems, but you won't be on it long term. Taking probiotics while on it, might be a waste of time, b/c the flagyl will be killing the bacteria in your gut every time you take it.
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