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confused1177

Mar 04, 2012

To: all

I dont think there have been enough studies on this. I never had strep b *until* after an emergency c-section. I had strep in my incision so bad that I was hospitalized for 3 weeks after having my daughter and then on IV medications with a visiting nurse at home for 2 months. It got into my bloodstream and I was septic, I was 1 point away from having a blood transfusion. I also got staph and cdif while in the hospital. This was in 2007. I havent had any issues since then, at all..that is until I had unprotected sex with a new partner this last month. Now all of the sudden its back. I also had a uti along with it when I went to my gyno a week ago. So I got a shot while at the docs, a 2 dose pill of azithromycin, 3 days worth of cipro, and now Im on 2000 mg of Keflex a day to get rid of the strep. I really hope it works Im scared to death because of what happened when I had my daughter. I really have my doubts that this wasnt caused by the new partner.

liftmeup

Mar 19, 2012

To: all

i had been struggling with this group b nightmare for over a year and was at the point of helplessness. i found a holistic doctor that cared enough to introduce me a LIFESTYLE change that has given great results. gbs is not entirely under control, but i am well on my way. this lifestyle change has been difficult, but worth it. it can take months before i get all systems rebuilt, rebalanced and under control!! STAY POSITIVE!!!! we can beat this thing!!!
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this is the routine that has been working for me: everyone's body is different so you may have to make adjustments that work for you.

-first 2 weeks-COMPLETELY CUT OUT SUGAR-DAIRY & GLUTEN (this includes fruit. we need to starve that nasty b. this step is CRUCIAL.

-no sex for 14 days (you need to rebuild/heal your vaginal walls)

-Probiotis--->60-100 BILLION (not million) cells per capsule 2x/day

-rebuild your immune system with supplements and immune support tea

-IMPORTANT-rinse (douche) with this AH-MAZING product--"yincare" 2x/day (morning and night for 10-14 days)

http://www.yincare.com/

-rebalance your vaginal flora with Purfem suppository after morning yincare rinse (insert suppository for 5 days)

http://purfem.com/what-is-purfem/how-do-i-use-it/

during my menstrual cycle i would stop the rinse and purfem treatment, but would resume after cycle was over.

stay positive, be patient and report back.

-becky

trulytired

Mar 20, 2012

To: ligamara

are you still cured?

fixdurdiesel

Mar 23, 2012

To: hi

i am 57 , definitely past child bearing years and never have had a std i had yeast infection twice in my 30's, I have diabetes and it is out of control recently and a new boyfriend and ...what's this?! burning itching deep inside and milky stuff flowing outta my vagina?! my doc says its step b put my on ampicillan 3 times a day and i just started the pills. but had the infection for three weeks i thought it would go away for 2 of the weeks then tried canestan treatment for yeast infection but no change then went to the doc , sooo I too cannot find anything here to explain the cause of step b so suddenly in someone of my age and for the first time, gotta conclude diabetes has weakened my immune system or the sugar has and the new boyfriend gotta goooo!

PIhollie

Mar 30, 2012

To: All

I have read through all of these comments and don't know if I should cry or rejoice that I'm not alone.  I have suffered off and on since I was 24 with urinary tract infections and yeast infections, but both have been minor instances treated with one round of medicine.  I am now 35 years old and of the last 4 years, I have had at least 1 yeast infection every year that left me in pain and swollen in areas that I didn't think could swell!  I am single mom, haven't had sex in long time, and have weight issues.....

Today is March 30, 2012 and I have been dealing with a yeast infection for 4 weeks, so March 2nd.  The first couple days, I tried some over the counter remedies that helped but didn't give me the cure all.  By the 4th and 5th day, I wanted to invent a wire brush the size of a tampon so that I could scratch my vagina from the inside out!!  I called the doctor to just have my normal diflucan and nystatin cream prescribed, and I was on my merry way.  I went through 5 days of the diflucan, which didn't work, but I had an appointment with the doctor that previously made so I told her my symptoms at the appointment.

I was being seen for a checkup on a new medication I was taking for weight loss.  I have thyroid issues (hypothyroidism) that I was diagnosed with in March 2008 and I have been on continuous birth control since early 2002 (roughly), because my periods were so bad, but not severe enough for hysterectomy.  My doctor knows all of this and was concerned that I had Strep B.  She did a culture and said she would call with results.  In the mean time, I was told to use Monistat 7, external cream, and another 10 days of diflucan.  She called two days later to tell me that I indeed had Strep B, but since I was not pregnant, just to follow the directions she gave me at the visit and we would go from there.

Today, I called the doctor again to let her know that I am still having issues and there has got to be something else to do.  The doctor's office called back and told me that in a week, my culture grew into a more serious Strep B infection, and I would have to start 2 different antibiotics and another 20 days of diflucan.  Seriously?!?!  Not to mention the fact that I haven't been able to go to the gym because sweat makes it worse!

I haven't been able to pick up the new medication yet, but after reading through all of these posts, I'm not sure if I want to take them.  I did start taking acidolphilis a year ago and my taste for yogurt has improved (which helps but doesn't cure).  My current symptom include redness, irritation, swelling, a watery discharge, and sores from scratching when the feeling is just unbearable!  I just can't wrap my head around the fact that it has been 4 weeks...and some of you have been dealing with symptoms for years!  Please God, send us help!

Progress59

Mar 30, 2012

To: everyone

I too am with the rest of you, no one explains to you what happens with Strep B. They give you antibiotics and send you on your way......I had been having this burning sensation and thought oh i have yeast infection which i get not very often. I then treated it with the normal stuff and it came back this time i had burning itching and i had noticed some yellow discharge i went to the doctor and told her to test me for the works.....well i was so certain i had something STD but she called and said i had Strep B.......What what is that? I have had 5 children all natural and never heard of that with all the years i spent in the GYN office...........so i took the abx and then the yeast meds because i then got a yeast infection. She explained to me that if it came back to see her again and she would treat my husband and me. I have had them again and decided to do more research and i came upon this site..what a huge help. I am not alone.........So now i believe that normal flora in the body starts in the digestive tract so i will be making some changes in my diet and will continue to keep everyone posted on my progress and what i have found out. God Bless you Woman out there......

Elizee

Apr 03, 2012

To: All

I feel for all you women, this infection is awful and so intense it interferes with daily life activities. This is my second bout of it (the last was 2 months ago) back to the PCP who did a culture, revealed Strep B and prescribed cephalexin again. This is day 6 on antibiotics and still have little to no relief. I have resorted to self medicating by drinking a cup of hot water with 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar twice a day (morning and night) also doing hydrogen peroxide rinse with warm water (3 parts water 1 part hp) it stings because I am so raw from scratching like crazy for a week, but it seems to lessen the intense itching I feel. I am desperate that I am trying anything and everything and hope to update this post with effective or ineffective methods of calming this terrible infection. Good luck and God Bless.

SheilaM1965

Apr 05, 2012

To: Everyone

Hello,

I just wanted to share with you ladies what has helped me.  First and foremost, I prayed for the Lord to show me what is going on with my body and to heal me and reveal to me what changes I need to do to be a healthier person.

I'm a 46 year old fit female who has always been slim and athletic, and I thought that gave me a license to eat all the cookies, muffins, et cetera, that I wanted to eat.  So I would go kind of overboard on the junk.  That was problem number one. Problem number two was that I was also somewhat anemic from a sort of heavy monthly cycle.  Both of these things (I later figured out) have somewhat weakened my immune system.  So when I got a UTI (E coli) and received antibiotics to treat it, after the E coli was gone, Group B Strep became rampant and eventually colonized my urinary tract.

The symptoms I experienced were fatigue and this weird prickly sensation in my back.  I went back to the doctor, was given amoxicillin, took that (but still had not changed anything else in my crazy diet), and later still showed signs of severe Group B Strep in my urine.

At that point I began to really pray and do research, and I realized that I needed to make some DRASTIC changes to strengthen my immune system to fight this stupid infection, because the antibiotics did not seem to be the answer for my situation.

My research lead me to discover the benefits of Organic Coconut Oil, Garlic, Vitamin C (1000 mg), Bee Propolis, Kefir, Dandelion Root Tea, FemDophilus Probiotics, and eliminating sugar as much as possible.

I am strengthening my immune system with the Vitamin C and an Iron supplement (for my anemia), the Bee propolis, and the Dandelion Root Tea.
And also strengthening my immune system be eating cleaner.

I am killing the bad bacteria with the Coconut oil and fresh garlic (not taken together).

And I am replacing the bad bacteria with good bacteria with the Probiotics and Kefir.

Well, it's been a few months, and I must say I really believe that I am much healthier now than I was before.  My period is lighter, my fatigue is gone, and my back twinges have left.  My at-home AZO strips no longer show leukocytes in my urine, but I still need to have a lab culture my urine to see if anything is going on.  But I really believe that I have this stupid thing under control.

Ladies, I believe that you just have to figure out how to be the healthiest person YOU can be and that you can kick this thing's butt.  The changes I had to make were not easy, and a lot of the stuff that I incorporate into my diet now took some getting used to (ingesting large amounts of garlic, coconut oil, kefir), but I will continue to do it to be healthy and not have to keep relying on poisonous ineffective antibiotics.

I will update again after I go and get my lab results.

Progress59

Apr 09, 2012

To: everyone

Just to let you know how I am feeling and what i have changed. I am slowly changing my diet and have added probiotics, vitamin b12, vitamin c, vitamin d and have started a little bit of exercise and I believe the burning and itching are still present but not as intense. The vitamin b12 has given me more energy and i dont feel as down I actually have some drive back. Of course I have prayed to God to help me to heal as well and I believe it will open doors for all of us who have this issue and I will keep you all posted.

SheilaM1965

Apr 09, 2012

To: Everyone

I just wanted to say that check back in and mention that Organic Coconut Oil can also be used externally as an antibacterial/antiviral. It also can be used as a personal lubricant or just overall skin softener.

My husband once had a really weird rash on his arm, and the Coconut Oil cleared it up in about four days.

sbl1234

Apr 11, 2012

To: All

I had suffered from GBS for 3 years, and I finally found a treatment that worked. A midwife told me to put a clove of garlic cut in half in the vagina each night for 6 weeks. I would remove the garlic in the morning. This treatment regime has been very successful, and I would tread dental floss through the garlic to make sure that I could retrieve it. She also recommended using it on a maintenance schedule after the problem was cleared up by taking it every third night instead of nightly.

wickedb

Apr 14, 2012

Prescribed medications will not cure Strep B , they have been over used and misused by doctors which have created a strain of step so strong that no man made drugs can cure it. Go back to nature and find a cure. Garlic inserted into the vagina over night, eating lots of organic yogurt, vitamin C, echinacea, and daily sunlight. Avoid the garlic and echinacea if you are pregnant. Always wipe from front to back, and always clean yourself with baby wipes after every pooh. Never let a man insert his penis into your vagina after anal sex! You can bet this with natural remedies, have patience and help your body reset itself.

Experience: I took prescription drugs 6 times and it only made the strep stronger. When I started the natural remedies, I began to get better very fast. I only have the thick white discharge one a month for less than a week. Other then that my body functions perfectly.

sis969

Apr 24, 2012

To: michelle598

OMG the same thing for me. My nurse practioner never picked up on this as it was not active when I went to see her and in her defense I alway thought it was yeast and did go in to be checked but she never tested for strep B. I was having other issues and went back to my OBGYN as I had stopped going to her because I was no longer having babies. She's the one that dx me. So she puts me on cefadroxil 500mg. Seems to go away then I do get the yeast infection and have to deal with that!!!! I asked her if I could be on a preventive to help me with this issue and she said that it was not recommended. Im so very very fustrated!!!! The strep seems to come back like every 2 months. I dont know what to do!!!

answersforsod

May 06, 2012

I have had steep b for about 7 months im scared nd don't know what to do. I took a weeks round of pinicillin and it.did.nothing.I am 20 years old nd have never been pregnant...all of the symptoms began about 7 months ago nd havnt gone away since..it started after having unprotected sex with a boyfriend at the time we would have sex a lot..for about two weeks..I began feeling the symptoms after the last week of us constantly having sex...I thought it could have been an std at first because its very itchy constantly nd its very pink and tender... untill I was constantly tested negative for all test..not to mention the first 3 months of having these conditions I hasn't had a period..so i thought I could possibly be pregnant but allllllllllllllll those test came back negative also....I'm very scared that this won't ever go away nd I'm young nd just want to go back to the way I was.

misskimly7

May 10, 2012

I am a 39 year old black female who also suffered from vaginal Group Beta Strep. After years of dealing with bacterial vaginosis EVERY month when my period came I was finally tested for this by the nurse practitioner. I had been tacking tindamax to treat the vaginosis. It would clear up but come right back. I read a study about this that said use of antibiotics within the last 30 days and women with common vaginosis and irritable vaginosis have an increased risk of group beta strep. Anyway, after doing my research and talking with the nurse practitioner we agreed to do clindamycin cream for 7 days to clear up the group beta strep. I also started taking Florigen 3 which is a powerful probiotic every morning on an empty stomach. The last change I made was discontinuing my use of tampons and switching to a menstrual cup. This is the first time in over 3 years i have been bacteria FREE after my period. I hope this post helps someone. I will say that my doctor told me that black women respond to clindamycin better than other vaginal anitibiotics. I hope this helps someone out there.

melgreyr

May 19, 2012

To: pennylane68

You MUST read "the body ecology diet" by donna gates! It will change your life!

disney18

May 29, 2012

I was also diagnosed with group b strep during my pregnancy. I never heard of this before until I got pregnant. Well it has been a nightmare ever since with vagina infections and urinary tract infections. Vaginal infections consisted of severe burning of the vulva skin. I have seen several doctors including obgyn specialists, urologists, infectious disease doctors and they have all told me that group b strep has no side effects. I beg to differ. Some even told me that it was in my head and to take up yoga classes. I personally think a lot of doctors are not knowledgeable on this subject. I have been on several different antibiotics and none have worked so far. This is what has worked for me so far. The doctor that delivered my baby is the only one willing to work with me on this issue. He prescribed me penicillin V, vaginal boric acid suppositories, and told me to take a probiotic, vit c tablet, and insert Rephresh vaginal gel (this can be bought over the counter like Walgreen. It helps with balancing vaginal ph). I am prone to getting yeast infections while on antibiotics so my doctor will prescribe me diflucan. So far I have gone for two checks and both of the cultures came back negative for group b strep. I have tried all the home remedies like garlic, apple cider vinegar, etc and none have worked for me. For almost a year now, I have been dealing with this and for once I have been symptom free. I am 33 years old and never had any vaginal issues until I got pregnant. Not sure if this is because of the bodies chemical changes due to my pregnancy.

SheilaM1965

Jun 20, 2012

To: Everyone

Hello, Ladies:

I just wanted to share with you something that has helped me tremendously.  There is a product that is 100% Allicin Powder in capsule form that has been the final piece of the puzzle for me.

I tried using regular garlic, and it helped, but you really have to ingest more garlic than is humanly possible to get the total benefits.

Anyway, if you google Allimax or Allican Max you can find this product.  I paid about $35.00 for 90 caplets at 180 mg strength each.  I took ten a day (they are really small) and after nine days I really felt fantastic.

Also, if you google the words "allicincure," you will find a wonderful blog on squidoo that describes in detail how beneficial this garlic cure is for all kinds of bacterial infections.

I shared with you most of my story on April 5, 2012.  I just wanted to come back and tell you about this last thing that I believe can help you all.  I'm feeling great, and I hope that you all are doing better as well.

SheilaM1965

Jun 20, 2012

To: SheilaM1965

I meant "Allicin Max" not Allican.

JoRez

Jun 28, 2012

To: sis969

I've done 600 mg antibiotics for 7 days, vinegar douch, 2 rounds of yeast creams, wheat grass douches, and My gyn in LA says he's having great results with internally swabbing the vagina with betadyne. So far (2 weeks) no itching. Also, I rinse with only water before bedtime and sleep without restricting pants. When showering, I use baby soap ... So pray this works.

My gyn also says that prior to having unprotected sex, both of us should shower (especially if he's uncircumcised). Men don't have symptoms because of their exposure as opposed to our "enclosure". StrepB breeds in warm, moist areas

JoRez

Aug 13, 2012

To: All

So happy for this forum too. All insights and information is so helpful. Since June I've been fighting this StrepB yuck with antibiotics, probiotics, wheatgrass douches and betadyne swabs. Nothing's worked until now. I've got a fab female gyn who's put me on 3 T of hydrogen peroxide, 5 drops of pure lavender oil to 1 litre douch 2 times daily and a compound Rx acidophilus-lactobacillus inserted every other night. It's been 2 weeks and so far, so good. but haven't finished the routine of douching daily which is probably what's stopping the itch and smell. Eliminating sugar is a definite key to internal health too. It's hard, but so is being in a good mood while itching, smelling and discharging Really want this method to work. I'll report back a month after treatment ends.

clarinet29

Aug 20, 2012

To: Relliebellie

Hi Relliebellie and all other sufferers

I am so glad I have found this site.

I have been suffering with vaginal discharge problems now for over 12 years. I have been treated for thrush, bacterial Vaginosis, UTI's etc. I have a yellow discharge but no real smell I can describe.
When I was pregnant, 10 years ago, I was told I had strep group B, for which I had antibiotics during labour. It was only today, after another visit back to the doctors and another swab, that I remembered the strep B.(I will be calling the nurse tomorrow to ask if she will be testing for this)

I have also suffered with Tinnitus for as many years and was very interested when I read your comment. Has anyone linked the 2 conditions together?

I am no longer with my husband as our relationship was strained with the lack of sex, mainly down to me as it caused so many problems after. I have lost my confidence in that department now and would love to be free of all symptoms and live a normal, sexually active life again.

I have looked at all of your advise and will be listing through them to see what I can try (not sure about inserting the garlic though)

Good luck to you all and I hope that doctors and nurses start taking this seriously as I have found out, I am not alone.

vanessa1989

Sep 06, 2012

To: everyone

I have just been reading all these comments and they all sound like me! Ive had problems with thrush for many years now and back in 2008 I was told by my doctor I had GBS. She said that it was an underlying problem that would'nt effect me but I should mention it to a midwife if I was to become pregnant. The thrush returned many times over the years but did'nt think too much of it as it was always controlled by canesten cream.

This year in April 2012, I had a baby. I mentioned to my midwife before giving birth that I had GBS but was told it didnt matter as I did'nt contract it in pregnancy. Before I gave birth I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and pre-eclamspia for which I was given a emergency caesarean. Since having my baby I have had numerous infections in my scar and extreme stomach pains. Two weeks ago the thrush returned and the doctor gave me canestan cream and pessary which didnt help. She then prescribed me Penicillin. I have severe itching, burning and stinging sensation. Also I have started getting lower back ache and sometimes leg aches and recently stomach cramps.

I was wondering if anyone else had these symptons after having an emergency caesarean and if they could be linked? Or is it just purely the GBS? Any comments would be helpful.

claire12310

Sep 13, 2012

To: Anyone who can help

My main symptom currently from strep B vaginal infection is extremely painful sex. Having taken amoxicillin for 10 days (high dose twice a day) which didn't work, then bactrim ds (double strength) for another 10days, I still cannot have sex without a lot of pain. My doctor cannot understand why the strep B isn't going away and just swabbed me again but I know the culture will still show Strep B. I have previously had the other symptoms of discharge, itching, stinging etc., but those seem under control. It's possible that hormonal changes are a contributing factor since I'm just starting menopause, but desperate to get my sex life back with my husband of 33 years! Any comments and ideas will be appreciated.

1941beech

Sep 21, 2012

To: GBS sufferers

Try Bifidophilus Flora Force by Natures Sunshine. After only two days of inserting the capsules in the vagina overnight all of my GBS symptoms were gone. I had suffered from GBS for many years and this product finally provided some relief. It has the probiotic Casei that they have used in Italy to help resolve vaginal imbalance problems in women.

Beaupeep

Sep 27, 2012

To: Everyone

I have been battling this for four months now. I had a severe asthma attack in May and was put on cortisone inhalers and steroid pills for a month. Two weeks after finishing the treatment I came down with UTI (e.coli) for which I was given antibiotics. Three weeks after that I was diagnosed with Strep B (algalactaie) in my urinary tract. Judging by how horrendous I felt (back pain, extreme nausea, fatigue) I imagine it was elsewhere in my body too. The gyn prescribed another round of antibiotics plus an antibiotic cream to insert in my vagina. Then about three weeks ago I felt another UTI coming on, called the gyn and he had me come in. This time he did a swab of my uterus and also outside of my vagina where the worst itching was. The results were strep B in my vagina now. My husband (nor I) can't even touch me now, I feel absolutely raw. So I was given another round of amoxicillin for three days and then after that started myself on boric acid suppositories 1 capsule twice a day and the pharmacist gave me a spray of rosewater to squirt on every time I urinate or when I feel the itch coming on. I am feeling better after 10 days of the boric acid and three days of the rosewater but not great. I still feel raw and itchy at times. Am I on the right track? I see that I really must cut sugar out, I am practically addicted to it. But at this point I am pretty desperate.

sfbaywoman

Oct 03, 2012

To: GBS vaginitis and infertility?

Hi All, I've been dealing with GBS vaginitis for a few years.  A garlic cure helped me once.  I'm wondering if any of you have had fertility problems.  I recently had two chemical pregnancies and just wondered if it might be related to my GBS vaginitis.   I recently tried a 2 and 1/2 week course of 1000 mg per day Keflex but as usual, symptoms came right back after the antibiotics stopped.  I think I will try the Allicin combined with other supplements people have suggested above, plus the garlic protocol, which I found here:

http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbsCohain.html

I tried this once for a relapse (after a course of antibiotics) and it actually worked, but the next time I tried it it did not work as well.  Wondering if combining with some of the supplements (bee propolis etc) to boost immune system might be good, plus Allicin.

Would love to hear of others' experience with garlic vaginally --how long did you use it,  did you "nick" it to release the juices-- and whether successful or not .

One very interesting article I found said that " Lactobacillus plantarum has shown the strongest activity against GBS strains. " Here is the full abstract  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20873488

So maybe best to try to get probiotics that have that strain of Lactobacillis.   Have any of you tried using probiotics vaginally?  Was it successful?  Which brands?

NeedAnswerss

Oct 17, 2012

To: Everyone

I ahve been dealing with this since my first C-Section in 2004. I had no idea what it was until last year when I tested positive for GBS. I found an OB who said she knew a ton about it and would help me to live a happy pain free life. She gave me Clindamycin 300mg to take for a week to clear it and another set to take after sex each time. It did the job for a while but it is not only sex.. it is going to the Gym, some pools, sex, sports so sweat is the key thing here. I went back to her yesteday in tears saying is there something I can take each day to help? Her answer.....PROZAC!!! This must be in your head because GBS does not cause pain! WHAT??? Burning and itching all the time is pain to me I stay in bed on days and think if only I could sit on hot coles to kill this...don't tell me thats not pain. I am only 34 and so sad to think I have to love with this forever :(

Doityoself

Oct 24, 2012

To: everyone

OMG... WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT COMPUTERS????? THESE DOCTORS DO NOT KNOW SH*T... about GBS I WENT TO THE DR FOR OVER 3YRS...I was orignially treated for BV but I noticed a funky musty smell.. a few hourt after I had showered which was not normal... at first I went off on my partner assuming he was cheating.. admitly i had anal sex with no condom...and then vaginal sex.. nasty right... well I was in my 20's so it was okay to be a dumb n nasty a** anyway finally recently recently being within the last week after getting... the ol pat on the back from Dr.'s saying that they could not smell anything.. and taking that crappie...white chalkie pill for BV and having the funk of a 1000 years return..while im on the biotic...i went crazy.. seriously I wanted to kill myself y couldnt I just have herps or gono... dude y do I have to STANK!!!!!!! I am going to try to CUT OUT SUGER AND DOUCHE WITH PORIXDE if that does not wk I will try bleach... I cant take it.. over all I do believe that we need to watch the yeast..i.e. suger and porixde kills everything remember we have good bacteria as well so I dont want to make that a routine but... then again... DONT LISTEN TO YOUR DR.... I just tried to Porixde today and it knocked it out so far... Im not taking the rest of the pills because I am afraid of not having a live when Im 50...

goingcrazy777

Oct 26, 2012

To: Anyone who knows!

HELP! I have been struggling with Strep A - crazy itching. usually I get it 1 to 3 times a year for the last 3 or 4 years. Go to dr. - get my anti biotics - its gone all is good. Now we are moving into a new phase - I have had this for over 2 months - anti bitotics helped but it came back so we are ona 2nd round - what in the world is going on with my body - I am about to lose my mind!

disney18

Nov 03, 2012

To: NeedAnswerss

I just went to the cleveland clinic and the doctor prescribed me a compound cream with bactroban and penicillin. I finally have my life back. No more burning. I have been dealing with GBS over a year now since I had my son via c-section. I have been to several doctors and been on several different anitbiotics. Most doctors do not know how to treat symtomatic GBS. I had to go to the clinic. This cream is what worked for me. GBS is a terrible thing to have if you are symptomatic but finding out what works for you is the key to feeling better.

cat952

Nov 13, 2012

To: SheilaM1965

i love coconut oil !

lookingforhelp135

Nov 29, 2012

To: disney18

Hi Disney18,
It seems that I am in the same boat as you were. Who did you see at the Cleveland Clinic? I need to see them as well.
Thanks so much for your post. I have been dealing with this for 7 months and I too just want to get my life back.
Thanks!

JoRez

Dec 03, 2012

To: Lee1523

I've had ... yes HAD ... this for about one year, on and off and I found an amazing female doctor who practices both natural and Rx remedies. The method that CURED me ... thank God, I'm free of this bug ... is dushing 2 times daily with 4 cups warm water, 3 Tblsp Hydrogen Peroxide and 5 drops of pure lavender oil for 6 weeks. Not only does it immediately relieve the itching but the odor is absolutely gone immediately. For the past 8 months, I've been clear and clean. Be well ladies ... take are of yourselves.

JoRez

Dec 03, 2012

To: LittleLass

No, it's not forever. My dr perscribed douching 2 times daily with 4 cups warm water, 3 Tblsp Hydrogen Peroxide, 5 drops pure lavender oil ... I'm cured, after 2 years of on and off Strep B. Apparently we women have another thing to deal with, but the douching remedy works ... take care of yourself

JoRez

Dec 03, 2012

To: muffin48

douching 2 times daily with 4 cups warm water, 3 Tblsp Hydrogen Peroxide and 5 drops pure lavender oil ... I'm cured and soooooo happy.

JoRez

Dec 03, 2012

To: claire12310

please see my posts about non Rx remedy that works ... absolutely works ... what a relief

disney18

Dec 08, 2012

To: lookingforhelp135

I saw Dr. Trabin. He is located at the clinic in Weston, Florida. He knew exactly what was going on with me. He has helped me so much. I am finally getting my life back. Let me know how you make out. Good luck!!!

Lacnurse

Jan 05, 2013

To: fixdurdiesel

the boyfriend did not have to go. You and your boyfriend needed to get treated together regardless if he had symptoms. He was exposed and eventhough, he had no symptoms, he gave it back to you.
Sorry, just saw this website.
I am a nurse practitioner, if my pt has a recurring yeast infection, I will treat the partner.

WellnessConsultant359

Jan 27, 2013

To: GBS Sufferers

Ladies,
I just wanted to chime in and offer an alternative GBS treatment that worked for me. Keep in mind I am not pregnant so anyone pregnant should keep that in mind. I had been unknowingly suffering from GBS for a few years. Finally I got a new GYN who decided to culture me to see what was going on and I came back GBS positive. I was first happy to just finally have identified the cause of my symptoms. She wanted to put me on antibiotics and I didn't want to take them. So I went online and started doing research on alternative remedies. So I created a regimen to follow and I will lay it out here simply. You can adjust the times to fit your schedule but basically you are taking something every 3-4 hours.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT -- Step 1 -- Eliminate sugar as much as possible from your diet. The bacteria feeds on the sugar in your body so you want to starve it. If you don't do this, the rest won't work as well.

Then follow the following regimen for 2 weeks

10am - Bee Propolis capsule + 1 Tbsp Organic Coconut Oil
11am Vitamin C (500mg) + Vitamin D (1000 i.u.) + Echinacea (tincture 40 drops) + 3 Garlic Cloves
12pm - 3 Garlic Cloves + 1 cup Kefir + 1 Probiotic capsule

2pm - 1 cup kefir + Garlic cloves
3pm - Vit C + Vit D + Echinacea + Garlic Cloves
4pm - 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

6pm - 1 cup Kefir + Garlic
7pm - Vit C + Vit D + Echinacea + Garlic Cloves
8pm - Probiotic + 1 cup Kefir + Garlic Cloves

10pm - Bee Propoplis + 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
11pm - Vit C + Vit D + Echinacea + Garlic Cloves
12am - Probiotic capsule + 1 cup kefir + 3 Garlic Cloves

At Bedtime, after a shower, apply coconut oil topically to your vaginal opening area and labia

You should start to see improvement after about a week to a week in a half. I got cultured and did this process for 3 weeks until my next appointment. I got cultured again and was negative and everything was all normal.
I was so relieved! This madness went on for years and drove me crazy and wreaked havoc on my psyche and relationship. And I was able to cure it without antibiotics in 2 weeks. (My appointment wasn't for 3 weeks so I just kept the regimen going until I got retested but I think you should be fine after 2 weeks.)

Helpful tips: You can get all these things at your local health food store or order them online. L. Plantarum is the probiotic strain that has shown to be the most effective against GBS so get a probiotic capsule that contains that. Nature's Sunshine makes a good one.
If your coconut oil solidifies, warm it up a little and gulp it down fast.
Also, keep a positive attitude. Do what makes you feel good, shave your legs, get your sexy back. Its important to feel good in mind because it will affect your body. You can beat this thing. Yes this isn't the easiest thing to do but it DOES work and it DID work for me. And it doesn't require you putting anything INSIDE of your vagina. I hope that this helps other women out there going through the same issue.

Leesaleesa

Mar 18, 2013

To: All

Has anyone considered peri menopause since most complaining are in their 40,s. after reading about hormone changes and majority if symptoms this best explains y any itis or infection can take over. Just a civilian thought backed by only one nurse practitioner but my gut feels this is truly the cause

cl1976

Mar 18, 2013

To: SheilaM1965

Hi SheilaM1965, I've read through so many of these posts and I was particularly interested in the things you did to get better. I've been suffering from a strep b infection for probably a year if not longer. Every time I went to the doc about it, they treated me for a yeast infection. A few years ago the test did show yeast so I got treated for that with the Flucanozole and it seemed to kind of get better but not entirely. Then I went back several months later because it was getting bad again and they didn't even test me just sent me home with a prescription for Nystatin and Flucanozole...anyways long story short, after being treated for yeast several times, I finally was just miserable because my symptoms were worse, not improving at all and so I finally kept going back to my doctor to tell her it's not better. So this last time she did a full vaginal culture and I tested positive for the strep infection. She has me on a Penicillin antibiotic right now and I'm almost near the end of it. It seemed to get better initially but today the itching is back and the burning and I just feel hopeless. After reading about the things you have been doing with your diet and the other things you have taken I was just wondering if I could ask you some more questions. I hope you're still checking this forum. Are you now better and cured? With the organic coconut oil, did you use that inside? How often did you use it? I just was hoping to get some more details about what you did. I'm just miserable and I just want to cry. Please be out there...

SheilaM1965

Mar 27, 2013

To: cl1976

Hello,

Sorry it took me a while to get back with you.  I just happened to check the forum today to see if anyone was still posting.

To answer your questions, I do not know if I am 100% "cured," because I still have not gotten around to getting another urinalysis.  But I do still feel really, really good.

I believe that my group b strep problem was higher up, more like a urinary tract infection, because I never had pain or itchiness or tingling in my vagina.  I had prickly sensations and flank pain more in my mid and left back area.  I also felt really fatigued.

I do still use Organic Virgin Coconut oil internally and vaginally, though.  My husband and I use it as a lubricant before intercourse, and I also use it sometimes in my cooking or just to ingest a spoonful because of its health benefits.

I think in my case eating healthier, minimizing good-for-nothing sugar (pastries, cookies, soda, etc.,) taking probiotics, incorporating OVCO, and using the Allicin continually for 40 days really made a difference in my fight against Group B Strep.

Do I think OVCO would help someone who has Group B Strep vaginally?  I think it probably would.  Something else that you might want to try is inserting collodial silver vaginally.  A young lady on another health board recently posted that she had tremendous success with that.  I will include her story below.

But if you can afford the Allicin, I really think that you should give that a try if the other two suggestions do not work for you.  I took 1800 mg a day for 40 days.  I felt better after about 10 days, but I continued to take it so that I could be sure to get the full benefits.  The one I bought was from the UK, but they don't sell it anymore.  But there is another company called Drherbalnaturals.com that sells Allimed which is the same stuff.  But try the Coconut Oil or Collodial Silver first because those are both reasonably priced and easier to locate.

Anyway, below is the story I said I would share that I read on a womenshealth board:

"Hello, I am 23 years old and I have had a terrible case of group b strep for about 6 months. I went to my doctor because I was having pain with sex, a tingly feeling in my pelvic region, and abnormal, snotty discharge (sorry too much info). She diagnosed me with group b strep and gave me amoxicillin for ten days. It didn't help at all, but she decided to give it to me for another ten days, and of course, that did not help either. Then I went to my OBGYN, and she gave me Augmentin, which did not help either. Apparently, my group b strep was resistant to antibiotics. Anyways, I went back to my OBGYN, and she said that some of her patients swear by colloidal silver, and she suggested it for me. I just bought it at a pharmacy, and they sell it in bottles at health food stores, as well. I bought a bottle with a dropper on it, and three times a day I would put three droppers full into my body vaginally. This literally gave me relief after three days. She told me to continue for a week or ten days, and I stopped after a week and everything was so much better! I have had sex after using it, and I do not have any pain at all, and I am so happy! If you have tried antibiotics and they are not working, I strongly suggest trying this. I hope this helped someone. Good luck."

NikB

Apr 06, 2013

A few months ago I had a Group B Strep UTI which was treated with antibiotics and my urine has been clean since. But since then, I've been dealing with a clear and at times, heavy vaginal discharge.

There were times I felt swollen, irritated and had a slight tickle/itch inside on the back wall of my vagina, but sex has never been uncomfortable.

After the last time my gyno tested me for BV, yeast, HSV, Trich, Chlamydia, Gonnorhea (Gonorrhea) (all neg. AGAIN) he sent me to a urologist. The urologist figured my urine would come back positive again for GBS (negative) so he prescribed Augmentin for 14 days. The odor and irritation went away immediately but I still have this heavy, sometimes milky, non-odorous discharge. I also have an ache that I felt a lot in the beginning but rarely now inside my vagina on the side that will radiate into my inner thighs. Sometimes after I urinate I notice white clumps in the toilet.

Is it possible that GBS has colonized in my vagina because it was in my urine? Is there a specific test for GBS? Would the "Monster" test, as my Gyno calls it, pick up GBS or is it a different test?

I'm so over this.

SheilaM1965

Apr 07, 2013

To: All the ladies

Ladies, I've often wondered what we all could possibly have in common.  Why did we get Group B Strep?

Well, one thing that I know about myself (in addition to all of the other posts that I've shared), is that I am Vitamin D deficient.  I spend at least an hour in the sun five days a week, yet my bloodwork showed that my Vitamin D was only 30.8.  The range from most labs is 30 to 100, but optimally one should be between about 50 to 70 for good health.

Anyway, if you search the subject of the importance of Vitamin D, you will see that it plays an important role in so many aspects of our health, including our ability to fight infectious diseases.

Ladies, please get your Vitamin D levels tested.  Perhaps this will help you to fight this stupid bacteria. The correct test is 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

And if you do find that your Vitamin D level is low, the best form to take is Vitamin D3, which is a fat soluble vitamin that is best absorbed when taken with a little oil or milk or cheese or peanut butter.  Also, Vitamin D works in conjunction with magnesium and Vitamin K.

Don't just take Vitamin D if you don't need it, but definitely get your level tested to find out.

nrb912

Apr 12, 2013

hi i'm 26, a mother of three and it sounds like everything I went though since I was 16. from 16 to about 21 I DID NOT have strep b but I was getting bv and yeast infections every month  more like every week I cried and was at the gyno so much they got sick of seeing me and I changed gynos. best thing I ever did. my last gyno told me that he though pads and tampons fibers get into the vagina and cause infection so they best thing to do was the shot over time it took my period away, that helped out so much but what really helped was the new gyno she told me to try using no thongs because she sees many girls who has terrible infection from them they side from your butt to your vagina spreading bacteria when you move around... yumm right your never going to wear a thong again lol . then she told me to use cedaphil( not sure if you spell it like that) but its a bar of soap you can find in the acne section. and also to use  non scented laundry soap  it WORKED AFTER I STARTED BUYING THE BAR OF SOAP I WAS GOOD I MAYBE GOT A YEAST ONCE A YEAR SINCE changing soaps in the shower. . THE PILL TO CURE YEST INFECTION ISNT AS GOOD I NORMALY NEED TOO IF IT WORKS, ASK THE DOCTOR FOR THE CREAM ITS NO FUN AND MUCH LONGER BUT WORKS BETTER. I ALSO FOND YOU NEED TO THINK POSITIVE I'M NOT KIDDING AROUND I COULD MAKE MY VAGAINA HURT BECAUSE I BECAME SO WORRIED I COULDNT TELL WHAT WAS NORMAL. good luck.......
now I have been told this week I have strep b i'm worried  because i'm not sure what this means I don't have any burning really at all maybe a small itch but not really I went because i'm cramping after sex that last for a day and it hurts my cervix during sex. this is new and I've bee with my husband for 8 years  so nothing has changed. I recently had a baby through C-section after my appendix ruptured two times from more bad doctors! could this be why ? the doctor said lots of ppl have it and that they don't treat it, that wouldn't be whats making me cramp, but then why do I cramp now I have never had strep b and now I have it and at the same time getting cramps after sex? would I of had it while I was pregnant or beore?
no std

krtemple

May 01, 2013

To: Stacky87

omg I just thought I was reading my own life! So in February of 2012 I started having a major issue which I BELIEVED was yeast infection, the gyn told me it was a bacterial infection and then I was later diagnosed with group b strep and a reoccurring BV infection! I started doing research to find out why the anti-biotics were not working. So after all my research I started buying pro-biotics ( the highest count they have) I started taking those 2 a day and I bought rephresh PH balance and took one of those a day (but I don't think the rephresh played much part in helping) on top of that I slept with a garlic clove in my under wear ( there's also ways to insert them in you which maybe be more effective) But I started bathing with 3 cups of apple cider vinegar and when in the shower I'd sit on the tub floor and I directly poor it on the vaginal area, yes it stung a little but I'm sure your all too familiar with pain down there. So I did these things routinely and a month or so later I had an appointment with a specialist who specializes in vaginal infections (http://www.drexelmedicine.org/patient-services/obstetrics-and-gynecology/vaginitis-center/......This is the link where I found him) and they said that they could not find anything but a little yeast which was normal. Now almost a year later from when it started I feel good and I still use apple cider vinegar faithfully, especially around period time. I hope this helps and if you like more ideas you can contact me just send me your email and I'll exchange personal info with you! Hope you get better!!!!

krtemple

May 01, 2013

To: krtemple

oh yea and I used non scented laundry detergent and soap and I do clean the inside of my vagina I only use water! Sounds gross my GYN told me that she suggest only cleaning with water to women who have an odor problem because soaps really irritate you PH

virginia30303

May 12, 2013

I am a married 53 year old menopausal woman and was diagnosed in Feb. 2013 with Vaginal Group B Streptococcus. My doctor prescribed me Dalacin to insert daily for 10 days. The relieve lasted 2 months and now it's back. It seems to come and go, very frustrating considering I never even heard of this before. I read all the comments on this forum and I'm going to look into the Natures Sunshine Bifidophilus Flora Force. Thank you to all you women for sharing your struggles, like alot of you said "you're not alone".
Good luck to all of you and thanks for reading my post.

kleels

May 18, 2013

This makes me happy and sad at the same time. Mine started a month an a half ago, I've taken two rounds of antibiotics and two rounds of dyflucain. My initial infection starred during a really abnormal period. It was Brown and watery. The discharge (yellow) started on day three. I thought great, another yeast infection. I have the merina implant. So I did the 5 day treatment over the counter. The discharge got so bad, I thought I had an std too. Which would have meant my boyfriend cheated on me, since my last full came back neg. The discharge doesn't smell and ranged from a milky yellow to a greyish green. Of course you look things u p online and its always an std. Went in to my . Primary care Dr and she said it looked like BV and . A yiest infection. So she prescribed me a gel, and a 10 day course of dyflucain. The discharge lightened up as significantly, but then cane right back, the test results showed strepptococcus b. She prescribed me a 5 day course of penicillin and told me to follow up. Well I'm allergic to reflex and ceklor,pretty much all the cephlasporain family, so I was not surprised I got a yeist infection day three. Day 4, they called in another dyflucain. Day 5, dine with the penicillin. Day 6, take the dyflucain. Day 7, in Urgent cafe covered in hives. Best part, the steroids can cause yeist infections. Ugh!!!!! I can not win. My Dr said to make a follow up with a gynecologist. Well see what they can do.
Month an a half, and its been a neightmare.

On the diet thing, I'm going back to strict paleo. I just started eating sugars and gluten again (stress), and this happens. I can't do dairy being lactose intolerant, so that's one less thing to worry about.

I'm glad I'm not alone. I'll keep you posted.

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