metronidazole uses and infection

Recently i had an infection and my gynecologist prescribed me metronidazole. Before i got the check up i experienced cramping and pain during intercourse then after i had very very bad cramps for about 10 or 15 minutes while i felt like i was going to vomit so bad. The next day i continued to have cramps but not severe. They lasted for about a week then i got help because they started to hurt more and i begin to get a discharge with odor -bad. After taking the medicine i felt better but i continue to get cramps during intercourse then after. Nothing major but it is there. It has been about a month now. I am afraid of what i may have. I went back to my gynecologist and she said i was okay!(?) I think i should get a second opinion but this is embarrassing to talk about. She told me it was because i used a douche. The same one and too many times. I knew no better then. But even since she explained why not to i haven't. Do i have a STD? I have only had one partner. I keep pointing my finger at him. Am i blaming the wrong person possibly? I am confused.

thanks for nothing

Douching is not good, it can lead to pelvic pain and other problems.

You should ask for a full work-up if you suspect STD'S.

Cramp-girl I have had the same symptoms for over a month now the doc prescribed the same thing. I don't think douching is your problem though. I have known for several years now that they r no good so I don't use them. Probably not an STD either. But that is just my opinion based on my issues. But then again I couldn't get my doc to give me an answer as to what was wrong. This ,and I quote, was what he told me....."Oh you women have all kinds of problems down there"!!!! Can you believe it. I have had recurring bladder,kidney, and urinary infections for all of my adult life so I am thinking it has something to do with that. But without a doc that cares enough to figure it out who knows.