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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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  • Twista123
    Twista123 mike666

    Posted

    I can assure you that i dont fart but 5 mins i finished brushing my breath smells like fart any help

  • amber13827
    amber13827 mike666

    Posted

    Hi. I also suffer from fart breath. I am currently taking Metronizadole 250 3 x day. I also had a metronizadole mouthwash made from a compound pharmacy. All I know is it's 10% metro which the pharmacist said was a strong solution. It taste really bad and you swish for 5 minutes and then spit out. Im hoping this magically works. Ill let yall know.

  • Carolina_61136
    Carolina_61136 mike666

    Posted

    Any updates from anyone??

    I currently suffer from what I believe to be bb from the stomach...

    Have an appointment with my 2nd gastro doctor soon!

  • JL123
    JL123 mike666

    Posted

    I have read through a lot but not all of these messages- I have had gum issues and bad breath for a long time. I regularly see my periodontist but we cannot figure out what is wrong with me.

    It causes me so much stress and anxiety. I am a fun, social person, mom, wife, etc and I often dread doing anything with anyone. I relate to so many of the comments when someone asks if you've farted or you see people back away when you talk.

    My dentist says I have good oral hygiene, as in he can tell I'm brushing and flossing right but I smell a horrid smell when I floss and know others smell it.

    For reference, I am a fairly healthy 33 yo woman.

    • saddie17898
      saddie17898 JL123

      Posted

      Hi! You mentioned you're married? How do you manage to disguise the bad breath with your family and husband?

  • susan10332
    susan10332 mike666

    Posted

    Antibiotics in the long run will make matters 100x worse. You are killing good bacteria that keeps bb from becoming worse. Start taking probiotics in the morning and at bedtime. Open capsule and put on tongue swivel around mouth and don't swallow, drink/eat for an 1/2 hour. The longer probiotic in mouth the more time it has to kill your smelly bacteria. This will take time depending on how bad your breath is. I like dental oral probiotics but the Whole Foods probiotics will do until you purchase online the Dental oral probiotics.

    Good luck.

  • amber13827
    amber13827 mike666

    Posted

    So I think i have FINALLY found a solution. blis K12. You can buy it on Amazon. It is a probiotic for the mouth and throat. Ive had bad breath for YEARS. Antibiotics were the only thing that helped me but the bad breath would always come back after i stopped taking them. Plus they are just bad to take anyways. Blis K12 is a strand of good bacteria. When taken everyday it populates in your mouth and crowds the bad bacteria out. This has helped me so far and Im only on day 3 of taking it. I know this will help. Bad bacteria is the culprit.

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 mike666

    Posted

    If the antibiotic temporarily cured you, it means your problems are due to oral infection.

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