what should I do?
this is my 2nd time on metronidazole, ive gotten bv twice in the past 8 months, and whenever I take metronidazole I develop thrush. obviously this medication makes me exhausted and drained, nauseated and dizzy, plus the thrush. what kind of things can I do for my partner and I to avoid this again? I hate being out of commission.
I drink kombucha, lots of water, try and avoid processed foods, I take vitamins and supplements
(haven't taken any since the metronidazole)
cranberry supplements
ACV supplements
calcium magnesium zinc supplements
vitamin d
vitamin b12
oregano oil
raw garlic
and I got probiotics for a healthy vaginal flora
im just stumped on how to prevent this again. I talked to my doctor about how I read online about how men can carry extra bacteria and keep giving it back and he shut me down. the gynecologist I saw about 6 months back was also a shit show, she shot down every question I had and just tried to shuffle me out as fast as possible. so I kind of feel on my own.
any advice would be welcomed and helpful, im 23 and struggle with mental illness so I dont get taken seriously in the doctor's office. thank you guys:)