Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Just joined and wonder if any women out there suffer (like me) from constant bacterial vaginosis? I just started to try to treat myself more " naturally " (instead of the constant antibiotics the doctors want to put me on) with garlic and yogurt (alternating nite by nite). Any feedback would be so welcome. Peace to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 > Just joined and wonder if any women out there suffer (like me) from > constant bacterial vaginosis? I just started to try to treat myself > more " naturally " (instead of the constant antibiotics the doctors > want to put me on) with garlic and yogurt (alternating nite by nite). > Any feedback would be so welcome. Peace to everyone. If you use tampons...stop and switch to pads. I have read a few stories of chronic BV due to tampons holding in the bacteria. You can also ask your gyn or doctor fo aci-jel. It is a gel that is neutral pH and will keep your pH neutral so no YEAST (like from the anitbiotic treatments) and no BV or bacterial infections. I prefered the aci-jel to the boric acid inserts (see next). Boric Acid inserts work like the aci-jel. They make you neutral. Take " 00 " size empty gel caps (health food store or some pharmacies have them) and some boric acid powder (pharmacy has it) and both should cost less than 12.00 total. Fill the capsules by putting powder onto a paper plate or piece of cardboard or paper towel, open the capsule and scoop up the poweder with both sides. Make a bunch (about 30) to have on hand. INsert 2 a night high into the vagina with your finger. Most people do this for 14 nights but you can see how it goes after a week or so. NOW...the drawback with Boric Acid is that is causes you to leak...like a lemon makes your mouth water...and it can irritate your vulva skin. You can put vaseline on the skin then wear a mini pad to help with that. I only burned for the first 2 treatments..then got better. Hope this helps.... Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thank you Ruth -Lori -- Re: Newbie Welcome to the family...-Ruth--- D & L wrote:> Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce> myself. My name is Lori,> and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months.> I was diagnosed about 4> and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various> "sidekicks" that go with> it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable> bowel syndrome *yippee*> Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a> normal doc in over a year> because I currently can't afford one. > Just looking for other who know what this monster> feels like, hope to get to> know you all and make some friends.!> -Lori __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thank you Ruth -Lori -- Re: Newbie Welcome to the family...-Ruth--- D & L wrote:> Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce> myself. My name is Lori,> and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months.> I was diagnosed about 4> and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various> "sidekicks" that go with> it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable> bowel syndrome *yippee*> Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a> normal doc in over a year> because I currently can't afford one. > Just looking for other who know what this monster> feels like, hope to get to> know you all and make some friends.!> -Lori __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thank you Ruth -Lori -- Re: Newbie Welcome to the family...-Ruth--- D & L wrote:> Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce> myself. My name is Lori,> and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months.> I was diagnosed about 4> and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various> "sidekicks" that go with> it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable> bowel syndrome *yippee*> Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a> normal doc in over a year> because I currently can't afford one. > Just looking for other who know what this monster> feels like, hope to get to> know you all and make some friends.!> -Lori __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 - Welcome Ruth, You have found a very good place where others know how you feel. -- In Fibromyalgia_Support_Group , " D & L " <clanwright@v...> wrote: > Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lori, > and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months. I was diagnosed about 4 > and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various " sidekicks " that go with > it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome *yippee* > Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a normal doc in over a year > because I currently can't afford one. > Just looking for other who know what this monster feels like, hope to get to > know you all and make some friends.! > -Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 - Welcome Ruth, You have found a very good place where others know how you feel. -- In Fibromyalgia_Support_Group , " D & L " <clanwright@v...> wrote: > Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lori, > and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months. I was diagnosed about 4 > and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various " sidekicks " that go with > it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome *yippee* > Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a normal doc in over a year > because I currently can't afford one. > Just looking for other who know what this monster feels like, hope to get to > know you all and make some friends.! > -Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you Jaana! *lol* a SAHM = Stay at home Mom. But either way, it's a full time job. Especially for lil ol me right now because hubby is doing two week annual training for the army reserves So I'm on my own up here. So far I've had severe weather ( twisters, the whole shebang, none too close to me tho ) Then my plumbing backed up and started belching you guessed it all over my floor. *YAY*...Not. That was all the first day, yesterday was awful too. But this morning they came and fixed my Toilet *YAY* ( I never thought having a toilet could make someone so happy )And my kitty had babies ( all together now...Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww*lol* ) And my bishops sending out people to make sure I don't collapse in this unseasonably hot weather. Where are you in Hawaii? I lived on Oahu ( got married on sunset beach ) for 2 years when hubby was active duty...I miss it!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! And you guys are stuck with me now. It's all good though, I'm like the class clown. *pixie kisses everyone, and ambles out the door* -Lori -- Re: Newbie Weeeeeeeeeeelcome Lori! Glad u found us! Sorry for the reason u found us.... but.... you wont regret it if u stick around. You have a new family now!!!! Aaaaaaaaand, what is SAHM? Looking forward to getting to know u ! P.S. - i have no insurance either, and thus: cannot afford to visit doctors very often ... So, u are with good company.... :-( Aloooooooooha!-JaanaModerator / Member De-Bouncerator / humble Group servant Newbie Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lori, and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months. I was diagnosed about 4 and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various "sidekicks" that go with it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome *yippee*, Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a normal doc in over a year because I currently can't afford one. Just looking for other who know what this monster feels like, hope to get to know you all and make some friends.! -Lori 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you Jaana! *lol* a SAHM = Stay at home Mom. But either way, it's a full time job. Especially for lil ol me right now because hubby is doing two week annual training for the army reserves So I'm on my own up here. So far I've had severe weather ( twisters, the whole shebang, none too close to me tho ) Then my plumbing backed up and started belching you guessed it all over my floor. *YAY*...Not. That was all the first day, yesterday was awful too. But this morning they came and fixed my Toilet *YAY* ( I never thought having a toilet could make someone so happy )And my kitty had babies ( all together now...Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww*lol* ) And my bishops sending out people to make sure I don't collapse in this unseasonably hot weather. Where are you in Hawaii? I lived on Oahu ( got married on sunset beach ) for 2 years when hubby was active duty...I miss it!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! And you guys are stuck with me now. It's all good though, I'm like the class clown. *pixie kisses everyone, and ambles out the door* -Lori -- Re: Newbie Weeeeeeeeeeelcome Lori! Glad u found us! Sorry for the reason u found us.... but.... you wont regret it if u stick around. You have a new family now!!!! Aaaaaaaaand, what is SAHM? Looking forward to getting to know u ! P.S. - i have no insurance either, and thus: cannot afford to visit doctors very often ... So, u are with good company.... :-( Aloooooooooha!-JaanaModerator / Member De-Bouncerator / humble Group servant Newbie Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lori, and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months. I was diagnosed about 4 and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various "sidekicks" that go with it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome *yippee*, Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a normal doc in over a year because I currently can't afford one. Just looking for other who know what this monster feels like, hope to get to know you all and make some friends.! -Lori 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank you Jaana! *lol* a SAHM = Stay at home Mom. But either way, it's a full time job. Especially for lil ol me right now because hubby is doing two week annual training for the army reserves So I'm on my own up here. So far I've had severe weather ( twisters, the whole shebang, none too close to me tho ) Then my plumbing backed up and started belching you guessed it all over my floor. *YAY*...Not. That was all the first day, yesterday was awful too. But this morning they came and fixed my Toilet *YAY* ( I never thought having a toilet could make someone so happy )And my kitty had babies ( all together now...Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww*lol* ) And my bishops sending out people to make sure I don't collapse in this unseasonably hot weather. Where are you in Hawaii? I lived on Oahu ( got married on sunset beach ) for 2 years when hubby was active duty...I miss it!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! And you guys are stuck with me now. It's all good though, I'm like the class clown. *pixie kisses everyone, and ambles out the door* -Lori -- Re: Newbie Weeeeeeeeeeelcome Lori! Glad u found us! Sorry for the reason u found us.... but.... you wont regret it if u stick around. You have a new family now!!!! Aaaaaaaaand, what is SAHM? Looking forward to getting to know u ! P.S. - i have no insurance either, and thus: cannot afford to visit doctors very often ... So, u are with good company.... :-( Aloooooooooha!-JaanaModerator / Member De-Bouncerator / humble Group servant Newbie Hi all, I'm new here, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lori, and I am a 32 YO SAHM to 3 ages 8, 5, and 20 months. I was diagnosed about 4 and half years ago with Fibromyalgia, and various "sidekicks" that go with it. Restless leg ( I hate this ) syndrome, Irritable bowel syndrome *yippee*, Insomnia, anxiety, ect ect. I haven't been to a normal doc in over a year because I currently can't afford one. Just looking for other who know what this monster feels like, hope to get to know you all and make some friends.! -Lori 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone.1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better.Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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