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Bad Breath/reflux? pnd? infection? Something else?

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mike666
mike666

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to put this duscussion.

I've had bad breath (especially horrendous morning breath) for as long as I can remember. Probably for a good 10 years or so? (I'm 29)

I've also experience what I think is possible post nasal drip (tongue is always coated. Often feel mucus on back of throat and need to clear my thoat)

and some sort of acid reflux in my throat (occasional burning sensation below my adams apple)

Both the possible PND and reflux seemed to come on after already having bad breath for a numbe of years though, so i'm not sure if they're even related? The reflux feeling is fairly infrequent.

I also occasionally get tonsil stones.

I have good oral health. Brush twice per day, floss, moutwash. Dentist confirmed gums are healthy.

Yet I can taste bad breath coming on again shortly after my morning routine.

NOW, I recently took metronidazole for something completely unrelated, and to my utter amazement, my breath became as fresh as a babies! Reflief after a decade! Even my morning breath smelt of nothing.

I was so happy until I read online that other people had experienced this phenomenen, but that the bad breath returns when you stop taking the antibiotic.

I stopped taking it 4 days ago, and I think that my breath may finally be reverting back sad This morning wasn't quite as fresh as yesterdays. I'm depressed now that my bad breath is likely to return in full force within a few days.

I'm wondering if anyone can shed any light?

Anyone been in the same boat and found a cure?

Can any knowledge be gained from the fact that the antibiotic temporaily cured me or not?

 

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  • bbjohn666
    bbjohn666 mike666

    Posted

    hiii shivani..plz don't lost your hope..I think u from India..??..m also from India....what is your age??..bb is very dangerous...but its have cure..do anything for cure..definitely u will be cured..u also have very dry mouth..plzz update here if u HV any changes in breath..sry for english
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 bbjohn666

      Posted

      Yeah I am from India and you? If from India then Which city?

      Bb does affect life and Mine is ruining it completely. I hope if i can find any cure

  • bbjohn666
    bbjohn666 mike666

    Posted

    hiii shivani..plz don't lost your hope..I think u from India..??..m also from India....what is your age??..bb is very dangerous...but its have cure..do anything for cure..definitely u will be cured..u also have very dry mouth..plzz update here if u HV any changes in breath..sry for english
  • bbjohn666
    bbjohn666 mike666

    Posted

    hiii shivanii I am from Mumbai n where from u ..I think there are very few patients have chronic bb..n shivani where from u in India ..???
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 bbjohn666

      Posted

      I am from Indore..

      Yeah it seeme there's only few patients here in India.. I would be going to a medicine doctor tommorrow. BTW bombay is a very good city and having superb doctors.. Why aren't you going to find out what the problem is? Did you go to any doctor or are you on any pescription right now?

  • bbjohn666
    bbjohn666 mike666

    Posted

    hiii shivani thanks for ur feedback.Indore is very long..I like to talk to u on whtsapp or phone...I m not going to any doctor because I don't want to talk with family for this.I think its very embarrassing....n I m buy a medicine ..name is lanso..amoxycilline,clarythromicine..but I m fear for eat this medicine...I think if the side effects of medicine is white patches on skin...and if I get this patheches in my face or body. .then life is full destroid..plzzz anyone know about amox clarythromycine lanao side effects.. n shiwani kabse tumhe ye problem hai...mujhe pata nahi kabse par aisa lagata hai bachpan se hai..
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 bbjohn666

      Posted

      I am 21.. Nahi This Problem started when I was like 14 or 15 years old.. And It continues to get worse and worse. How about you? Tumhe kab hai?
    • kurt78747
      kurt78747

      Posted

      Do you snore? Ever been tested for sleep apnea? Is your voice sound nasally? At age 21 your adenoids should be nearly gone, if they arent, then there is a bacterial infection causing inflammation and preventing them from disappearing like they should. This infection causes the odor. Research adenoiditis and see if you have symptoms of this
    • kurt78747
      kurt78747

      Posted

      Metronidazole (flagyl) is basically the best antibacterial medicine you can get. There are newer forms of antibacterial meds on the market youcan try, but metronidazole is the medicine considered to be the "gold standard" to which the newer drugs are measured
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 kurt78747

      Posted

      Hey Thanks Kurt! smile I am going to search for this adenoid thing on google and will find if I'm matching with those symptoms.
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 kurt78747

      Posted

      No, I don't snore.. I, at times feel a bit cough feel at the back of my throat while talking.. And It occus almost everytime. I don't know what it is all about.

      I read about adenoid thing but the main symptoms(as google says) is Snoring. Isn't it? And I am having this bad breath since 5-6 years. I am completely exhausted. I feel helpless for myself that I actually can't find out what is the problem with me!! So i keep on searching and searching.. May be one day i'll find a cure

    • kurt78747
      kurt78747 shivani0202

      Posted

      There are other symptoms beyond snoring. Your adenoids are in the back of your throat at the top right where your maxillary sinus begins. The drip that makes you cough and clear your throat is very likely to be coming from your adenoids. Try a course of Metronidazole, if you get better, but when you stop taking the drug get worse again, youve found your culprit and its your adenoids. To rinse your adenoids off, youve got to get the fluid to the top of your throat by moving getting the top of your head pointed towards the floor.

      http://www.m.webmd.com/children/adenoiditis

  • bbjohn666
    bbjohn666 mike666

    Posted

    shiwani what is your age..n u r student?? u hav job ??sorry for personal question in this forum..what is your current age??n u hav dry mouth or not??
    • shivani0202
      shivani0202 bbjohn666

      Posted

      Yes i am having dry mouth.. Alot actually.. I am an student. In college.. and you??
    • kurt78747
      kurt78747 shivani0202

      Posted

      Biotene mouth wash helps w dry mouth. From my experience, a dry upper throat is a small price to pay if a wet upper throat means you have bad breath. Drink lots of water to compensate for this
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