Breath smells like faeces (Poo)

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I have this horrid poo smell from my mouth. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss, use Dentyl PH mouthwash, I have the best oral hygeine of anyone I know but I still have this smell. I am too embarrassed to even ask my flriends or family to tell me my breath stinks. I am becoming totally reclusive because of it. Id rather go to my GP and tell him ive got an STD. I know ive got it coz sometimes people look around and ask if ive farted, and I see people with babies smelling their nappies when I speak. It really is starting to badly affect my life but I just cant pluck up the courage ot go to my GP. How on earht can i ay \"DR, My breath smells like poo!\" Please, if anyone has any tips let me know.

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    have had this poo breath for about 15 years and yes it does mess up your.am in my late 30s now and it has been very lonely.i have seen several doctors,dentist,ent etc and nothing has changed.i brush,floss and scrape my tongue till it bleeds yet nothing.anyone has other ideas?this is life destroying,i have no friends or see family because am just tired of being embarrased.
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      Hi. We all know how you feel. Please read back through this thread and try all the different suggestions. Something might work for you. There is a recent post about candida and a member has been having some success by treating this. Don't give up and use the forum for moral support too. Loobs.
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      Hullo Loobs! The smell is of that which is not evacuated. If remnants of vegetables and fruit remain in the crevices of the teeth, they will give off a typical rotting smell after a day or so. LIKEWISE, poop smell is only from semi-evacuated bowels. There is no option to first taking a laxative, then following up with weekly stomach wash with lukewarm water (with non-acidic, no milk diet for the day). Alter the diet so you avoid milk and cheese (curd agrees with most), as also coffee. Scrape the back of the tongue after every single meal, and floss too. Consume plentiful water but only in between meals, for water dilutes the digestive acids in the stomach.

      Possibly, even with all this, you may find a smell building up towards the end of the month; if so, take a mild laxative once a month only. Mark the day on your calendar. The stomach wash will also cure you of chronic colds, cough etc. You will feel light-hearted.

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      I'm sorry. I can relate to what you are going through. I hope you find something that helps. Stay strong!
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      Hi soman. I have has this condition since I was a child and it has never gone away. Are you saying that's my whole life my bowels have never emptied. I would like to believe you as this could be easily cured by what you are suggesting. However that wouldn't explain how when I use mouthwash it freshens my breath for about 20 minutes before the smell starts again. I am pretty certain that its a bacteria in the mouth that some people produce and some people don't and it's just tough luck that I have it. As always I am open to new suggestions and will try your laxative and stomach wash. How exactly do I carry out a stomach wash?
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      Hi there,

      I am taking a 10 billion active cells probiotic and that simply is making me have a bowel twice a day, which I didn't have before. That combined with my stomach medication s(Dexilant 60mg and Domperidone 10m) is making a big difference on my breath.. I continue doing my regular routines , such as

      Scraping my tongue, brushing and flossing my teeth at least three times a day and once in a while I also flash my nose with saline.

      I feel so much better. I don't know if this is the cure for me but I will continue doing what I am doing while the results are positive.

      I hope you guys can try something like this and will feel better too.

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      Hi georgette. Can I ask which pro biotics you are taking and what your stomach meds are for?
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      Hello,

      plz can you tell me what your stomach meds are for and how i can get them and also the name of probiotic product you are using.thanks

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      Hi Loobs,

      My stomach meds are for acid reflux, which I have had since long time ago and wasn't treating it until my stomach started aching. I went to see a Doctor and he gave me those medications mentioned on the previous message. The probiotic I am taking is from the brand "Jamieson". 10 billion active cells. I talked to a Pharmacist and this is the one he told me would be the best. No prescription required.

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      Thanks georgette. I don't think I have acid reflux as I'm sure I would have some kind of symptoms. What were your symptoms?
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      My symptoms are reflux after eating, reflux at night time especially when I got to bed after eating. When we have avid reflux, the food we eat comes back to our throat and that causes bad breath... That's what the Doctor said.
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      Ok thanks. I don't have that but will try the pro biotics with digestive enzymes.
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      The mouthwash affects temporarily because your problem lies in the SEMI-EVACUATED bowels and acidic stomach. Such persons also tend to have a whitish coating on the back of the tongue which worsens the problem. Just look at georgete12705's post. Perhaps this much will work for you.

      Laxative is only an immediate solution for an acute and embarrassing problem, but once in a month is fine, called for in fact for many. Consuming a teaspoon of psyllium husk after lunch and dinner helps a lot.

      Stomach wash is a 'yoga kriya'. It is called 'kunjal' in India.

      Contraindicated (not allowed) for patients with high blood pressure, heart problems, ulcer problems.

      Steps: Once a week, on a holiday, early in the morning, boil enough drinking water to give some six to eight medium size glassfuls at drinking temperature. At the same time, prepare a small tumbler of cooked rice cum 'moong' (light yellow lentil). Add a spoon of CLARIFIED butter (not plain butter) to this cooked mixture and salt to taste. NOTHING ELSE should be added. (Sorry to bombard with so many capitals! Just want to emphasise important points). The clarified butter called 'ghee' in India, helps to lubricate the stomach lining after the rigorous wash.

      Having prepared the two things, on an empty stomach, drink as much water as can hold, then puke it out. You can induce the puking by inserting your fingers into your throat, but just opening your mouth WIDE over the basin induces it. You need to really stuff yourself with water. Repeat this two to three times. If you feel physical strain, just stop the process right there, there's no risk or loss in interrupting. After the series ends, within 20 minutes, consume the wholesome cooked rice-'moong' mixture for breakfast!.The entire day you will avoid tea, coffee, cheese, curd, yoghurt, chocolate. Keep your meals very simple without spices this entire day.

      You are likely to pass a normal motion after this. Your cold and cough will disappear, and the breath will be clean.

      This stomach wash can be done once a week or less frequently when ever you feel that the stomach and bowels are giving off a smell. Psychologically too you feel positive and light-hearted. Are you overwieght? You will find your weight gradually coming under control without dieting. But don't give up exercising.

      Probiotics in food, and medication for stomach/bowel infections opf course are indicated if the gastoenterologist says so. But then the problem recurs. Having water only between, not during meals, avoiding strong tea, avoiding coffee and cheese, perhaps avoiding all dairy products goes a long way. Another culprit is chocolate...till it goes out of the system after two days or so, it gives off a stink.

      Loobs, if you want to try the stomach wash i.e. 'kunjal' read up on the Net re. Visit an Indian store to get those 'moong' lentils, these should be yellow not green. On the Net please read up 'Agnisar kriya' and practice to keep stomach and intestinal muscles in good condition. It is a ridiculously simple exercise and most effective.

      I will be most happy to answer your questions and to read your feedback. All the best Loobs!

       

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      Loobs, I wrote a very thorough reply. Didn't mention any brands at all just generic names of some products like psyllium husk, 'moong daal' yellow small lentils etc. But sorry to say, my reply has to be moderated it seems. Hope it comes through for your benefit. My careful work would go waste else. 
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      That's a shame. Don't know why they do that. Is there a book you could recommend?
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      Hi Loobs,

      The probiotic is one of the pills I am taking. I am taking 6 different pills and it's working for me with my strict diet. You should know what kinds of foods trigger your bad breath. I know I do for example citrus makes my breath stinks. Apples don't. taking the pills without the diet will not work. I tried!

      Take the pills with the diet and gargle with tea tree oil and it will work instantly!

      Here are the pills I am taking: super digestive enzyme, 100 billion probiotic, zinc 30 mg, L glutamine, omega 3 purified fish oil and caprylic acid. I poo every morning and sometimes twice a day.

      I am praying that this will continue to work. Oh and by the way I have my period on. Usually my period worsen my BAd breath. Co workers didn't cover their mouth today so I guess I'm ok 😄

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      All the books too are from some publisher or other, would amount to promoting them. No, I believe that my reply will bear the srutiny and be sent, since I haven't mentioned any brand (why would I, I don't even know them). The net is the quickest way to get the info. There are some precautions which are important. The post by mj88283 to you seems really meaningful.
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      Hi, thank you very much. My 3 kids of age 12, 10, and 7 bad breath issue have completely gone. Just by simply taking 50 billion priobotic. All GONE. COMEPLETELY GONE. EVEN MORNING BREATH. GONE. And this only after 2 days. I gave them 1 capsule each in the morning after their breakfast. And I was checking them when they came back from school thinking that they would smell. But nothing and I mean no bad breath at all.

      Now with my 21 year old son the priobotic is not working on him at all. So Im going to try other medications on my son and see what the outcome and will post . By the way where can I get 100 billion priobotic. We live in New Zealand and I cant get 100 billion priobotic in every Health Shop. Can I buy it online??. Once again thank you.

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      Sounds fantastic mj. I'm delighted for you. Do you have anybody you can ask if your breath has improved? I never know if my breath smells worse or better. My husband has a bad sense of smell (lucky for him). I ordered 30 billion pro biotics lastnight with enzymes sand alo Vera gel. I will try 100 billion next time.
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      Great news! Have the pro biotics worked with you too?
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      Believe I know when my breath stinks. My co worker including my boss touches or cover their nose when I talked. I started my diet again today with the pills and I can tell the difference. I forgot to mention I also gargle with tea trea oil. Im convince that what we have is a bacteria that lives in the mouth and in the stomach.
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      It was recommended either 25 to billion probiotic. Try to give your 21 years old son the L Glutamine. I take L glutamine twice a day on an empty stomach. I npriced that L glutamine eliminate my morning breath.
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      I meant to say 25 to 100 billion probiotic. If u still wants the 100 probiotic order it online. I live in the U.S. and got them at GNC store.
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      Thanks mj. I'm a bit scared to take l glutamine just now as I am still breast feeding my baby and there doesn't seem to be any research done on its safety in breast milk. I'll see how I go with the enzymes and pro biotics. They have been dispatched and I'm feeling positive about them working. Fingers crossed!
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      Thanks soman for such a detailed response. I really appreciate the time you are putting in to help us sufferers. I hate the thought of puking up but I will give it a try. I will be off my work for a week next week so I will have time to do this.

      I am not overweight, 5 ft 5 inches and I'm 8stone 10lb. UK size 8. I have very healthy diet. I cook all my families meals from scratch, no ready meals or fast foods. Like I say, I've had this bad breath my whole life and I suppose I've kind of given up that it's curable. I've been trying for over 20 years now and have seen all kinds of specialists. Had my tonsils removed and spent a lot of money on "cures". I just really hope this works because if it does we need to spread the word. There are other forums with lots of sufferers like me who haven't found cures.

      Thanks again.

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      Hi Loobs. Sorry to say this but priobotic didnt do a trick my son and I. But I am going to try to get 100 billion priobotic and see if it work. I will post on any progress.

      But as of now. Im praying that my 3 kids will be cured permanently on only priobotics.

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      I meant to say 50 priobotic didnt work on both my son and I. I will try to get 100 billion priobotic. Will let you know How it goes.
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      That's great news about the kids. You are half way there and at least you know the kids won't need to go through what we did. I've ordered digestive enzymes so will let you know how I get on. I'm going to try somans suggestions too.
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      Loobs, you are most welcome. Just want to add that these measures will improve general health too. You will be less prone to joint pains, over and above the other benefits. Mind the precautions, most important.
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      Hi I know what u r going through because I also dont go around alot of people or family I wouldnt wish this on anyonesad Iam going to try the probiotic Ive tried everything else Iam also changing my diet eat healthier and drink water daily l also take vitamin. C. I'll keep u posted ! Gina
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      Hi how are you..before talking to you about a solution I found...can I ask you in average in the past year how many cups of water you're used to drink per day ?

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