Breath smells like faeces (Poo)

I've suffered from fecal bad breath most of my adult life and have tried most of the online remedies I could afford.  Nothing works in my case.  I have geographic tongue which has evolved to a grey coating on the top surface of my tongue rather than the usual patches with white borders.  I've done a bit of research and the best theory I can come up with has to do with oral flora and biofilms. 

Biofilms can be quite stubborn because they consist of two or more kinds of bacteria that protect each other.  Some remedies I've tried have removed the grey coating for a couple of days, but the biofilm develops defenses quickly.  A week long trial of 3 concurrent antibiotics designed against the helicobacter stomach bacterium gave me a pink tongue for as long as I was taking the pills. 

I am convinced that the major factor in stubborn tongue coatings, when all other causes are ruled out,  is stress related and psychosomatic.  Stress weakens the immune system and a weak immune system allows for bacterial growth.  But stress is not always present time situational.  It can be stored deep in our psyches from our earliest years.

We all have suffered trauma, and enough trauma of the right kind can make a person neurotic or even psychotic.  It's the foundation of mental issues.  Psychological trauma is stress that has been trapped inside from infancy and childhood.  Childhood trauma stress consists of memories of trauma that are not conscious (repressed by fear), and elements of the memories can trigger symptoms.  Phobias are a good example of this.  The prospect of taking an elevator can trigger panic in someone with claustrophobia.  Compulsive behavior is another example.   You probably know someone who is a hoarder or afraid of germs.  We are all walking wounded in some way, and if the wounds are deep enough, you get symptoms.

The psychosomatic factor is rarely discussed in the diagnosis of physical symptoms, but it is clearly an issue in many people who suffer chronic conditions with no direct cause.  The relationships between biology and psychology remain poorly understood. 

So for a lot of us with this bad breath condition, we may simply have to get used to it if we can't afford 5 years of psychoanalysis.  My advice is to not rely too heavily on interactions with others to define who you are, but, rather, to develop your interests and hobbies so they become the pillars of your existence.  Solitary pursuits can be extremely rewarding and with the interactions afforded by the Internet, need not be totally isolated.  If you become an interesting and talented and knowledgeable person, you'll find friends who can live with your bad breath, even partners.  I have a circle of friends and have had partners, so it is possible to function quite well in spite of the handicap.  In fact, the ability to create your own sense of self can make you smart and able in ways you haven't yet discovered.  Be defiant; get out there and have fun in spite of it.

Hi Dan, Glad you found my post useful.  I've tried nasal irrigation, but always ended up with a sinus infection.  I think most of the problem is with my tongue and its stubborn biofilm.  I'll just ordered a bottle of Xlear and will let you know the result.  It breaks my heart to read of the despair people with this very difficult condition feel and I wanted to give them an alternative to that despair.  Your mind and its curiosity can become your new best friend.  So much to learn about and the Internet makes it easy to gain expertise across an infinite number of topics.  I spend a lot of time there reading and watching YouTubes about history, explorations, art, politics, society, psychology, sports and even roller coaster reviews, lol!  I could fill 10 lifetimes with what I want to learn about.  There is no reason to be depressed when you know that your mind is growing and making you into a more complete person.  We just gotta start singing in the rain.

Hi everyone!  How are you all getting on with your various treatment plans?   I had anti-biotics for a throat infection a few months ago and my tonsils and tongue were bacteria free, I've never seen my tongue so pink.  Was only on them 10 days but it made a HUGE difference.  Medication isn't the long term solution though.  

I am considering setting up a private Face    Book page where we can all discuss these issues and products honestly and without embarrassment.  Would anyone consider joining?  

A lot of us don't do Facebook.  Why not consider a Google Group email listserv?