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Unknown Body Odor
I need help! I've got a bad odor coming from my body, that I can't smell. Yes it's hard to explain. Doctors think I'm making it up. In public people avoid closeness, coughing, holding their noses, avoiding me at all cost. I'm a prisoner in my home. Don't venture out unless low on food and pick times to do it. I'm constantly shamed.im healthy, clean. Homes clean, I can't explain. Have spent last two yrs going to every type doctor to no avail. My family can't smell it either. Has anyone heard of this?
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It does not make sense that only strangers can smell it. If the doctors don't smell it and your family doesn't, maybe it doesn't exist.
1. It might just be in your head. You may have misinterpreted a signal from someone and you took it personally.
2. Some people don't digest the right way. You could have food particle stuck in your gut somewhere and the bacteria that grow give off odor.
3. Teeth problems. Loose fillings. Bacteria can grow in there.
I would go to the dentist and then a Gastroenterologist.
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2 ReactionsHey guys you sound like all the doctors I've seen. It is a real issue. It's there, not making this up. If you've never heard of this don't answer, I'm depressed as it is. Do you think I'd lose two yrs of my life for nothing?
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3 ReactionsIt sounds like you focus on something you don't need to. If family and doctors don't notice, then you need to just get out there and live. So what if somebody avoids you, who cares?? More room for you to walk:) Your family and your doctors would tell you if you had a problem so go for it!!
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1 ReactionHave a bath
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1 ReactionHave you consulted with a nutritionist? You may may have food sensitivities. You might also try a homeopathic doctor or an acupuncturist. A western doctor may not be the right choice for you right now - try some alternatives and good luck!
It must feel awful to not have people believe you. Keep your head up and ignore those who are unkind. Hopefully they will learn to be compassionate towards others. Everyone deserves to be heard.
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2 ReactionsI remember hearing about this! Read this article: http://www.drdonnica.com/today/00006748.htm
Your family cannot smell the odor because they have the genetic condition as well. Good luck getting your Trimethylaminuria treated and please keep me updated!
Thanks cs_bowles, I'll check it out.