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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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Are you still having problems with the odor??? I have it too and sometimes o can get it under control
Yes i have experienced the same thing we need to talk. I struggled with this condition most of my life! I've narrowed it down to dietary things and using aluminum free deodorant. But i cannot drink any caffeine or drink alcohol...if i do i will stink for 24 to 48 hours. And this is with showering...the bo will go past the soaps and deodorants!! It is a nightmare. Please let me know how you are doing.. My name is Sean
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1 Reaction@deprest i have this too any updates?
I don't know about unknown body odor but I learned of a deodorant my new husband uses. Tussy cream, original scent, the cream in a tub. Amazon. Smells like cloves. He said he never has break through odor during the day anymore. I avoided creams always because I thought they seemed gross. My friend told me that many years ago that Tussy was sold in high end dept stores. Surprised me. Takes very little and goes on dry. Buy the red tub version for the clove scent and dry application. Have never found in stores. I have had people tell me I smell good.
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2 ReactionsThat’s because they lying to them because they not real enough to be honest unlike strangers they don’t care they gone let you know that’s why it’s causing so much confusion and doctors just don’t want go further in helping so they lie
What doctor to see if I want to be tested for tmau
Please try gluten free diet for at least 6 months. Gluten is a culprit which damages the intestine tissues and can result in many related symptoms. I have suffered with this for 8+ years i know how it feels (had been through severe depression), and now 100% odor free since 4 years after going gluten free. Came back to post on a forum so it helps everyone. Don't give up there is solution 🙂 I have read every forum tried all deodrant and medications, been to every doctor and have been falsely diagnosed with IBS, Hemorrhoids , done Colonscopy and tons of other blood test which were normal, celiac test also came out negative but i was gluten free for a year and did test to confirm if it was celiac.
Go gluten free and you will find cure, reduce stress if possible relocate to new place change your environment.
If you've got time read these books
Joseph Murphy - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Viktor E. Frankl on the Meaning of Life
go gluten free.
Hi, I just read your 10 year old post. I wanted to ask if you are cured now. Thank you