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daniel28749
daniel28749

So I've been experiencing BB for a few years now. Just like everyone else I've tried many things with no success. At first I thought it was my mouth but starting to believe it's something in my gut. I'm tired of getting "did you fart?" comments. Thing is I believe it's in my gut is because I've been suffering with bloating and passing gas all the time. So if I'm passing gas a lot and my breath smells like the exact same...there's got to be a connection. I notice it gets worse when my mouth is dry, which seems to be a lot of the time. Not sure that's due to my gut or because I'm always stressed/anxious around people and it dries my mouth out. Another thing is I think it may be linked to my MERCURY FILLINGS and wondering if anyone with BB here has fillings..? I've also noticed skin rashes that look like ringworms and uti's off and on. I went for a H Pylori test and waiting in results and I've been on the candida diet for about a month now and really not seeing a difference. Thing is I've not always had this. I've had many relationships and they were long lasting. It's hard to pin point the exact time when I started getting comments. Keep in mind it's been a handful only of comments, but those were enough to take precaution around people. I don't feel like it smells all the time, but when I exhale deeply or use certain letters like "H" and laughter. So please let me know if you have fillings, trying to find a connection. I know we can beat this. It's hard to function everyday, trust me I know. You can be handsome and rich and would t matter if you have fart breath. A mentally challenged person has better luck functioning in life than we do! I know talking helps, I've only briefly mentioned it to a doctor, but she was skeptical. I'm willing to keep in contact with people via phone or/and Facebook so we can support each other and figure this out together. It hurts to be alone. Thanks.

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  • saddie17898
    saddie17898 daniel28749

    Posted

    My last observations I have noticed that when I eat any citrus fruit the odor is stronger rolleyes  Anyone else notice the same?
  • david66504
    david66504 daniel28749

    Posted

    I've also read if you eat an avacado a day it will help to clean out your small intestine, which in turn could help with your breath.

  • paulsmall
    paulsmall daniel28749

    Posted

    Folks,

    I have finally got around to booking an appointment with the gastroenterologist and this will take place tomorrow. I will keep you updated on progress.I hope to get the following checks performed:

    1. Breath

    2. Stool analysis

    3. Urine, as above

    4. Allergy checks

    5. Upper and lower intestine investigations.

    Anything i have missed?

    I have previously had a gastroscopy performed and this ‘just’ mentioned a slightly loose pyloric sphincter.

    Chin up!

    • paulsmall
      paulsmall saddie17898

      Posted

      Thanks for your suggestions.  Have been checked for the former one, but the latter one is a new one on me!

      I have had the initial consultation now with the GNT doctor and he was sympathetic to my plight, albeit it was a struggle to convince him that it is not in my head. But in his position I would also have taken the same stance.

      So, the next step is for another giroscopy to take a scraping from the lining of the stomach to check for giardia. They should have done this when I originally had this procedure done, but for some reason they did not.  Thereafter, I am going to have a breath test to check for excessive bacteria. Beyond that, I guess time will tell. Will keep you posted.

    • paulsmall
      paulsmall

      Posted

      Update in latest from GNT:

      Giardia test from endoscopy was clear and so he has now put mr forward for a lactulose breath test. Will keep you posted.

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