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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    I was having the same bb for years, I administered whatever suggestions I got both online and doctors but to no avail. I always avoid close-contact discussion with friends because I know what their reactions will be. I got two of my teeth removed thinking it could be the cause, and again it proved abortive. I was woken up one day around 1am coughing really hard. Though I used to have periodic cough but was really concerned about the way I coughed. I tried smelling my fingers after putting it in my mouth and touching my teeth but it wasn't smelling anything. I inserted my two fingers down deep my throat, omg I couldn't withstand the horrible smell. I was relieved a little bit because I have at least identified where the bad odor is oozing from. I began into action immediately. I'm pretty sure I never brushed down to that part of my mouth b4. I put a little tooth paste on a  clean handkerchief (small cloth) wrapping it on my two fingers cleaning my down throat as long my fingers could reach. I did it like 3x before using soft tooth brush to do the same. I rinsed my mouth using mixture of salt+baking soda+warm water. I was excited when I woke up in the morning because my mouth was tasting good within me for the first time when I woke up. Notwithstanding, I wanted to be sure and inserted my fingers again down my throat but I could only perceived a mild odor. I took it from there and repeated the same thing every morning and at bed time. It's not something that you can see complete eradication because it built up over years. I must say that we have to be careful what we use to eliminate bad odor. Remember there's good and bad parasites living in our mouth. Don't  get rid of the good ones while trying to eliminate the bad ones , because of desperation and inferiority complex we fell. Secondly, I was able to control it to at least 80% but I needed to completely put a stop to it. To shortened the story, an elderly man introduced to me something called "chewing stick". This particular one is somewhat bitter while chewing it to clean your mouth. It has a natural anti bacteria and nutrients deposit. I used it for 6 days and it gave me 99% solution. Most times now, I will be asking myself if I have brushed this morning? Because mouth feels fresh each morning I wake up. Hope you can comprehend my write up because this is the first time I'm writing at length casually.

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      the smell usually comes from the back of the toung..how can a chewing stick help??...did you check your breath hours after this chewing stick to see if this solution lasts?
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      The smell is coming from the tonsils most likely. Run your finger behind the fold of skin, up and down on both sides. Then, read on the fingerfor approximately 10 Seconds and sniff results!As mentioned, you can use salt water  if there is presents now and massaging the area may help to unblock any buildup on the sinuses. 
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    l have this problem for a long time , I don't remember when it started but it has ruined my life.

    I don't see the reason why am living because am already half dead I have tried but I fail every time , one doctor prescribed me anti bacteria called erythromycin for two weeks, I used them and they work the breath was fresh, but as soon as the tablets were over the stink came back immediately I don't know what to do all I just wanna do is to stay inside my apartment forever and dont talk anymore, dont go to school and kill myself .in all 1000 people why me

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    l have this problem for a long time , I don't remember when it started but it has ruined my life.

    I don't see the reason why am living because am already half dead I have tried but I fail every time , one doctor prescribed me anti bacteria called erythromycin for two weeks, I used them and they work the breath was fresh, but as soon as the tablets were over the stink came back immediately I don't know what to do all I just wanna do is to stay inside my apartment forever and dont talk anymore, dont go to school and kill myself .in all 1000 people why me

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    l have this problem for a long time , I don't remember when it started but it has ruined my life.

    I don't see the reason why am living because am already half dead I have tried but I fail every time , one doctor prescribed me anti bacteria called erythromycin for two weeks, I used them and they work the breath was fresh, but as soon as the tablets were over the stink came back immediately I don't know what to do all I just wanna do is to stay inside my apartment forever and dont talk anymore, dont go to school and kill myself .in all 1000 people why me

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    l have this problem for a long time , I don't remember when it started but it has ruined my life.

    I don't see the reason why am living because am already half dead I have tried but I fail every time , one doctor prescribed me anti bacteria called erythromycin for two weeks, I used them and they work the breath was fresh, but as soon as the tablets were over the stink came back immediately I don't know what to do all I just wanna do is to stay inside my apartment forever and dont talk anymore, dont go to school and kill myself .in all 1000 people why me

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    l have this problem for a long time , I don't remember when it started but it has ruined my life.

    I don't see the reason why am living because am already half dead I have tried but I fail every time , one doctor prescribed me anti bacteria called erythromycin for two weeks, I used them and they work the breath was fresh, but as soon as the tablets were over the stink came back immediately I don't know what to do all I just wanna do is to stay inside my apartment forever and dont talk anymore, dont go to school and kill myself .in all 1000 people why me

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      Hey. We all know how you feel. It's like a curse and nobody understands how it feels.

      The fact that your cleared with anti biotics must mean something. Go back and get more! Mines has never gone away and I've had it since I was in school, I'm now 44!

      Believe me when I say Ive tried everything

      Read all the threads on here, people are really supportive here and there might. Enjoy something that will help. Don't give up, I've not!!

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    There's no problem without solution ! Try and mix baking soda and toothpaste on your hand. Take a little with your two fingers and scrub your dip throat morning and before bed time before using it to brush your teeth and tongue . In addition, make sure you floss everyday. You will thank me later.

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    I been suffering from halitosis for a long time ' I did some research and now I understand why the poop smells happens. The first 1 is you have a problem in youregards intestine and if that not the case the problem is in the back of your tongue all the way in the back where you don't reach when you brush. I stared brushing the back of my tongue and it was hard at first because my gag reflects would go crazy but ones you get used to it you will be fine and make sure you stay hydrate. I promise if you get the back of your tongue clean and drink lots of water and after every brush gargle saltwater and the poop smell will go away.

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    This has been an incredibly popular post.  Why?  Because so many of us suffer with this dreadful and embarrassing issue (including me).  I've read and commented on this page and forum for a long time and it's built up a network of sufferers who, like me, have been fobbed off by the dentist and doctor.   

    I love this forum but the frustrating this is, we can't share articles or mention product names we have tried. Of course we don't want blatant advertisers on here but still, it's nice to not have a post removed after taking the time to write it.  

    So, I've created a forum especially for those of us who suffer with bad breath and halitosis.  I'm not allowed to give you the forum address as my post will get deleted BUT if you would like to discuss your issues on a specific forum for bad breath, then message me and I will give you the details. It's a brand new forum so not much on there for now but in time I hope we have a real following as this is an issue which no one else seems to be helping us with! Thanks!

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    Something I have discovered by pure co-incidence.  I've been trying to get my kids to drink more water so I've kept a jug of water in the fridge (they prefer it cold).  After a month of me joining them and drinking a large glass of cold water on waking, at lunchtime and before I go to bed, my tongue has got less coating and its pinker.  I believe that a lot of the bad breath issues comes from the tongue and tonsil stones.  I am hoping that with a cleaner tongue, I will get less tonsil stones.  I also only drink herbal tea, rather than coffee or tea.  Time will tell but in the meantime I am enjoying a pinker, cleaner tongue!  Hope this helps.

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    I have the exact same problem and it's getting worst everyday. Sometimes after finish talking I can smell my breath. I do not know what to do, after trying everything, I had tonsillectomy thinking it was tonsil stones. My dentist tells me I don't have bad breath which hurt me so much, I'm struggling and even your doctor lying or not helping. 

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      I have the same problem too.. I tried everything like candida diet, antibiotics, probiotics, vitamins, ACV and baking soda and hp too but nothing works! It was started when i was 22yo and now i'm 40.. it so sad. I went to different dentist and eent but they can't find whats wrong. Sometimes they are lying!

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