[sweety79]

I have chronic BV that I just can't seem to get rid of I have taken metronidazole three times, but I still have it. My concern is PID (pelvic Inflammatory Disease). Many sites say that BV is highly associated with PID. Also has anyone had any of the really bad side effects such as c-diff with clindamycin?

Thanks

[Em25]

I have had PID. Really painful and has ruined my life well and truly. I would have accepted the consequences more if it was an STD but i was very unlucky, my cervix was injured and my own supposedly friendly bacteria got in and up round my womb, tubes etc i still get pain now sometimes. I have also had c diff, i had to take metronizazole to clear it up. I do feel for you with BV, i have had it a few times over the years. I find that if i use condoms i am all well and good but the minute me and my partner stop i get BV without fail, it happened with my last boyfriend as well, its almost like i am allergic to men's stuff. I wish i was a man to be honest! Have you tried balance activ and also changing your diet to eliminate most sugar and fat? it really does help. hope you feel better soon.

[sweety79]

I have not tried to eliminate sugar and fat, but I am willing to try anything. Thank you for responding.

[caterpillar79]

In congruent to Em25's advise, also check your detergent. Get the gentlest kind - the one without fragrance and conditioners. I don't use fabric conditioners and dryer sheets for my undies because I am very sensitive. Have your pH checked as well. There might be some form of inbalance there.

[TiredofBV]

well I have always wanted to join one of the thousands of Bv forums.. But I was so discouraged and lost. I am 25 years old andI have been suffering from BV since 2002- Yes 2002 Chronic Bv.Ihave lived in Alabama, Lousianna, Georgia, and I am now residng in Deagu South Korea. All but my doctor in Korea has told me the same thing"your PH this your Ph that. Dont douche. No tampons. Dove soap. Boil you under wear. Eat yougurt. Peroxide Douche. Take Acidoldopulus whatever. Take Folic acid. Tea bag this and that. " Yeah and the list goes on. My first time going tothe doctor in Korea he did a culture and it came back that I had ureaplasma urealyticum.the dcotors have been diagnosing me incorrectly ALL OF THESE YEARS. It tends to have the same sympton of Bv and they are somewhat connected but it is hared to treat. I said that to day this. When you go and get a culture donw next time ask your doctor to test u for it. SERIOUSLY. Trying all these perioxide douches and teas bag remedies and yogurt inserts is only making things worse.Yeah it temporary releives the symptons but it come right back huh? That's becuase it may be something else and this ureaplasma urealyticum is serious.I urge everyone to at least look into it. It's a shame i had to come all the over for a check up to find out that our American doctors have been failing us. PLEASE at least look it up! PLeASE!. ASK you Doctor .The procedure is the same for bv testing and std testing..They just DONT test u for it.It's more convienient for them to give u FLagyl. If u want to know more SKYPE me or leave me a message.GOD BLESS .