BV not going away with treatment

[morinaV]

I was just diagnosed with BV(symptoms included greyish bad smelling discharge, itchy vulva region, peeling skin)and given 2 1000mg suppositories of metronidazole to be used one day, then day off, then second one.  It has been 4 days since treatment has been completed, and the discharge has changed slightly, yet the smell, itch, and peeling skin remains.  When I went to the doctor last time she told me that they don't do full STD panels except out of pocket and I really can't afford that(Germany).  I am trying to book another appointment, and am wondering if the medication simply didn't work or if I should be worried that it is something more serious? I have not engaged in any high risk sexual behavior, and the only issue I have previously experienced in this region is a nasty yeast infection. Would it be advisable to pay out of pocket for a full panel STD test(last one was a year ago in the US), or should another course of medication be tried first?

[jlyn30]

ask your doc. to have cefriaxone injection this might help you get rid of that fishy odor

[AnnieBrooke]

I had heard Flagyl was the drug of choice, but thought the course was very long (like two weeks) and this was oral pills.  Possibly your first run of treatment was inadequate.  I'd go on the assumption it was BV and treat again.  Then if there is no success, go for the full panel.

[megancannon]

BV can be very hard to cure in some women. I just talked to my doctor about this the other day. I would go see your doctor and have them re-test for BV, if it's still positive then they will give you more antibiotics.