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by Denise
(Fort Worth, Texas)

If I have discharge (womanly) and it has not been able to be cured, is this a sign of PH imbalance?

My doc says my PH is off but I don't know if it's something to worry about.

First she put me on a suppository and that did not work, now Flagyl 500 mg. Still having discharge.

Hi Denise,

Can you give me a little more information? Is the discharge the only symptom? Are you experiencing burning or itching? Has the doctor ruled out a yeast infection?

What is the color of the vaginal discharge? Is it a smelly discharge? I know that's all a bit personal, but it may help to know more specifics. :)

The medication the doctor prescribed, Flagyl 500, is for a bacteria, but not targeted at a yeast infection, and certainly does not improve your body pH.

The vaginal discharge you are experiencing can be from a number of different causes, that's why I asked for more specifics.

An excess of sugar in your diet, a yeast infection, another type of infection, etc., can all be a possible underlying cause.

I suppose your pH imbalance may be a contributing factor, but that alone probably isn't the sole cause. Usually pH imbalance makes the body more susceptible to other problems. If you'd like to improve your body pH, you can do so easily by using some Barley Life each day. It's excellent.

Here's what I'd suggest.

Get some plain organic yogurt (with the live bacteria in it) and apply that vaginally for a few days. Be sure the yogurt does not have sugar in it! Yes, it's a bit messy, but it usually works great.

Just give yourself a 15 minute time out a couple of times per day and get comfortable. Apply as much of the yogurt as you can and just relax and allow it to work.
Start taking some probiotics (good/friendly bacteria). Regardless of the cause of the infection, yeast or otherwise, this will help your body fight it off. I recommend Florafood.
If the doctor IS saying that you have some type of bacterial infection, I'd suggest using a natural cleanse, like Herbal Fiberblend to treat it from the inside out.

Hope that helps some in getting rid of the constant discharge for you. I'm fairly confident it will.

If you'd like to provide more details of your situation, I'll be happy to see if I can add anything else that may be helpful.

To your good health!
Angie

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by: Denise

You recommended more information.

First, I had what I thought was a yeast infection because I had tried the new antioxidant vitamin called Resvetrol...it's online and Oprah had done a review on it. After 3 weeks of using it I developed a discharge that at first itched and burned. I took Monistat 1 day and that cured the itching and the pain but I still had a yellowish more runny discharge. I went to the doctor and she ran urine sample which she said showed that my PH levels were off. She did a swab from the vaginal area and tested it for STD which came out negative. She gave me Flagly suppositories to insert for 5 days at .075 grams. I used the supositories for 5 days, but went I went in 2 days after I had finished I was still discharging. She ran urine again and she said it was clean, then I let her know I still had discharge so she did a pap and said...yes, it was still there and aggrevated inside. She said she was running more testing and that my PH levels were way off...no numbers given etc. She then took 3 vials of blood samples to test. She now put me on Flagyl 500 mg pills and said I would probably be really sick while taking them for 7 days. I will pick it up today but was concerned that there was an issue since I had read your website on PH imbalances.

symptons:
I have lost at least 10 lbs in the past two months because I have stopped eating sweets.

I have hot flashes that have been off and on all day for about 3 weeks now.

Yellowish discharge...not thick at all with a slight odor. I hardly EVER have discharge.

In case you need to know...I am 44 yrs old.

Should I try the yogurt and not the antibiotic that was prescribed? I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and take vitamins on a daily basis. I also drink coffee with cream almost every day.

Thanks for all your help,

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You recommended more information. First, I had what I thought was a yeast infection because I had tried the new antioxidant vitamin called Resvetrol...it's online and Oprah had done a review on it. After 3 weeks of using it I developed a discharge that at first itched and burned. I took Monistat 1 day and that cured the itching and the pain but I still had a yellowish more runny discharge. I went to the doctor and she ran urine sample which she said showed that my PH levels were off. She did a swab from the vaginal area and tested it for STD which came out negative. She gave me Flagly suppositories to insert for 5 days at .075 grams. I used the supositories for 5 days, but went I went in 2 days after I had finished I was still discharging. She ran urine again and she said it was clean, then I let her know I still had discharge so she did a pap and said...yes, it was still there and aggrevated inside. She said she was running more testing and that my PH levels were way off...no numbers given etc. She then took 3 vials of blood samples to test. She now put me on Flagyl 500 mg pills and said I would probably be really sick while taking them for 7 days. I will pick it up today but was concerned that there was an issue since I had read your website on PH imbalances. symptons: I have lost at least 10 lbs in the past two months because I have stopped eating sweets. I have hot flashes that have been off and on all day for about 3 weeks now. Yellowish discharge...not thick at all with a slight odor. I hardly EVER have discharge. In case you need to know...I am 44 yrs old. Should I try the yogurt and not the antibiotic that was prescribed? I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and take vitamins on a daily basis. I also drink coffee with cream almost every day. Thanks for all your help,

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by: Angie

Hi Denise,

Thanks for providing a little more information. I know it seems like cause and effect, but I highly doubt that the Resveratrol had anything to do with the onset of your problems. I think that may have been merely coincidental.

I can't see any correlation between the Resveratrol and a yeast infection (which it really sounds like you may have). I can certainly be wrong about it, but it seems the most likely scenario.

In fact, I think you may have more than one thing going on which may be why your symptoms are stumping the doctor. :)

You mentioned that you are 44 and that you have been experiencing hot flashes over the last few weeks. There's a good chance you are starting to approach menopause and that is the cause of the hot flashes.

Now is a very good time for you to start considering the use of natural progesterone cream. I've been using it myself since my early 30's for various reasons, but I think you'd benefit greatly by its use. I've found Renewed Balance to be the best brand I've used to date.

Honestly, though, I've not heard of continual vaginal discharge to be part of the symptoms of peri-menopause or menopause. That's part of the reason why I say that you may have more than one thing going on with you at the moment.

Incidentally, I should also mention that, having looked over the side effects of the drug you used, "flushing" is one of the side effects mentioned, particularly if you consumed any alcohol. :) I don't think it would be considered 'normal' for the condition to continue long after you quit using the drug, though.

I certainly can't tell you not to take the Flagyl 500. That's not my place. I would just suggest that you read up on the drug first before you make your final decision.

If you decide to go ahead and take it, you MOST DEFINITELY should also take some probiotics like I mentioned previously. I would take them regardless, because they will help fight off any infection. But, most prescription drugs that are supposed to kill bacteria kill ALL bacteria, both good and bad. If you DO have a yeast infection, this will only make matters worse.

You can certainly use the yogurt whether you use the Flagyl or not. The purpose of the yogurt is to get the live good bacteria right where it needs to be asap.

If you want another simple idea to help improve your body pH, you can start by putting a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother in it) in a glass of water to drink each day.

Dr. John Lee also recommends a homemade douche of apple cider vinegar and water to help eliminate a yeast infection more quickly.

Hope that helps!
Blessings,
Angie

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Hi Denise, Thanks for providing a little more information. I know it seems like cause and effect, but I highly doubt that the Resveratrol had anything to do with the onset of your problems. I think that may have been merely coincidental. I can't see any correlation between the Resveratrol and a yeast infection (which it really sounds like you may have). I can certainly be wrong about it, but it seems the most likely scenario. In fact, I think you may have more than one thing going on which may be why your symptoms are stumping the doctor. :) You mentioned that you are 44 and that you have been experiencing hot flashes over the last few weeks. There's a good chance you are starting to approach menopause and that is the cause of the hot flashes. Now is a very good time for you to start considering the use of natural progesterone cream. I've been using it myself since my early 30's for various reasons, but I think you'd benefit greatly by its use. I've found <a href="renewed-balance.html">Renewed Balance</a> to be the best brand I've used to date. Honestly, though, I've not heard of continual vaginal discharge to be part of the symptoms of peri-menopause or menopause. That's part of the reason why I say that you may have more than one thing going on with you at the moment. Incidentally, I should also mention that, having looked over the side effects of the drug you used, "flushing" is one of the side effects mentioned, particularly if you consumed any alcohol. :) I don't think it would be considered 'normal' for the condition to continue long after you quit using the drug, though. I certainly can't tell you not to take the Flagyl 500. That's not my place. I would just suggest that you read up on the drug first before you make your final decision. If you decide to go ahead and take it, you MOST DEFINITELY should also take some probiotics like I mentioned previously. I would take them regardless, because they will help fight off any infection. But, most prescription drugs that are supposed to kill bacteria kill ALL bacteria, both good and bad. If you DO have a yeast infection, this will only make matters worse. You can certainly use the yogurt whether you use the Flagyl or not. The purpose of the yogurt is to get the live good bacteria right where it needs to be asap. If you want another simple idea to help improve your body pH, you can start by putting a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother in it) in a glass of water to drink each day. Dr. John Lee also recommends a homemade douche of apple cider vinegar and water to help eliminate a yeast infection more quickly. Hope that helps! Blessings, Angie

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Yeast Infection
by: Denise

I thank you for all your help and will try the yogurt and drink. It is not a yeast infection as my urine sample and swab came out negative for yeast infection. I think that got cleared up with the monostat.

You are right that there is something else going on because these medications did not clear it up completely.

The doctor told me it was a PH imbalance...but based on what?...I don't know. Maybe the type of discharge...I need to find out what kinds of test were done to prove that.

Thanks for the Vinegar idea, but I dont know what the mother in it means. I will ask at central market.

Thank you again,

Vaginal Discharge
by: Anonymous

I forgot to mention that I don't drink so that would rule that out.

Also, pre menopause...scares me. LOL:)

Apple Cider Vinegar With The Mother
by: Angie

Hi Denise,

Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother in it is just apple cider vinegar that has not been filtered and distilled. It still has the cloudy (mother) natural goodness in it that is so beneficial.

Don't be overly worried about premenopause. :) It doesn't have to be scary. If you read up on the subject to educate yourself, you'll see that there are plenty of natural solutions to make the transition so much easier.

You can go to your local library and borrow some of the books by Dr. John Lee that really help you to understand how the body works and how and why natural progesterone cream and herbs can help tremendously to keep your hormones in balance.

One of the books is actually called, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause."

By the way, candida overgrowth (yeast infections) are not always easily detected by tests. The fact that you have the chronic vaginal discharge (even without the continued itching) is definitely a symptom of that condition.

I wouldn't rule it out if I were you. The yogurt and the probiotics (acidophilus, etc.) should be of help regardless, though. They serve the purpose of building up the good bacteria in your body and boosting your immune system.

Generally speaking, the environment in the vagina is slightly acid, with a pH of 3.8 to 4.5. So when you are discussing the pH balance of the vaginal area, that's a bit different than when you are normally referring to a pH balanced body that should be alkaline.

If your pH is higher, more alkaline, in the vagina, some doctors say that makes it a friendlier environment for candida to grow.

Anyway, hope you get this sorted soon and begin to feel like your old self again - even better!

Angie

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Hi Denise, Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother in it is just apple cider vinegar that has not been filtered and distilled. It still has the cloudy (mother) natural goodness in it that is so beneficial. Don't be overly worried about premenopause. :) It doesn't have to be scary. If you read up on the subject to educate yourself, you'll see that there are plenty of natural solutions to make the transition so much easier. You can go to your local library and borrow some of the books by Dr. John Lee that really help you to understand how the body works and how and why natural progesterone cream and herbs can help tremendously to keep your hormones in balance. One of the books is actually called, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause." By the way, candida overgrowth (yeast infections) are not always easily detected by tests. The fact that you have the chronic vaginal discharge (even without the continued itching) is definitely a symptom of that condition. I wouldn't rule it out if I were you. The yogurt and the probiotics (acidophilus, etc.) should be of help regardless, though. They serve the purpose of building up the good bacteria in your body and boosting your immune system. Generally speaking, the environment in the vagina is slightly acid, with a pH of 3.8 to 4.5. So when you are discussing the pH balance of the vaginal area, that's a bit different than when you are normally referring to a pH balanced body that should be alkaline. If your pH is higher, more alkaline, in the vagina, some doctors say that makes it a friendlier environment for candida to grow. Anyway, hope you get this sorted soon and begin to feel like your old self again - even better! Angie

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