Intermittent fecal/sulfur breath odor

SIBO?

Does anyone have an intolerance to peanut butter with the symptom being severe constipation? I eat gluten-free and lactose free, but I can’t help but to think that something else in my diet is causing the constipation. Thanks for all your replies and input.

I’ve been dealing with this for more than 20 yrs. Had all the same tests as you. One primary dr said it’s from reflux. Prilosec does seem to work a bit but it gives me such stomach pains that I stopped taking it. I have another appt with a specialist in May.

Are you still having this problem?

Hi there, 15 yrs CIC, treatment resistant, same GI. 17 yrs ago was diagnosed with celiac disease, probably born with it, but asymptomatic. I am gluten free and I have had no improvement in any medical issues (I have oh so many). I can eat gluten and feel normal. Peanut butter- don't eat a lot, but no additional poop issues.
I have used everything: Amitiza, Linzess(helped for a while), Trulance. 2 partial small bowel obstructions that cleared with out medical care, 1 landed in ER, ICU with nasal gastric tube for 3 days. The ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS lots of Miralax, 3-6 capfuls a day, add Metamucil powder (gummies work better for me) 1-2x week. Translation: I keep my poop in almost constant slow liquid and sediment through to full on DIARRHEA. After 3 digital removals is 2 months, done by myself, I am simply terrified of constipation. As with all of us with this problem, I could go on and on.
New 💡: this won't apply to everyone, but 17 years ago when I was diagnosed with celiac, it was my accident. My vitamin D deficiency and PTH-parathyroid was hyper. This has nothing, at all, to do with the thyroid glands. Malabsorption caused by celiac was a part of the problem. But my GI, PCP, and ENDOCRINOLOGIST all diagnosed me as all is good, don't eat gluten. Now, accidentally again, my pancreas showed bad signs...blah blah... I asked my Endocrinologist about it, she focused on my calcium levels trending upwards. Short version, and wrong diagnosis, get 2nd opinion from outside doctor, I have Hyperparathyroidism and I have to have surgery. Elevated calcium levels in blood or urine can definitely be a factor in CIC. Parathyroid.com and swparathyroid.com are excellent sources for this. I've been in this hyper mode for probably 5-8yrs, whether I have benign tumors on the glands or not, my 2nd opinion Dr. said that my parathyroid glands are likely in a permanently damaged condition, which means my glands will keep pushing out calcium even though my body has too much calcium already. When you read the list of typical symptoms/manifestations, you will see that MANY other illnesses have the same symptoms, it is tricky. Just another avenue to look at.

I have the horrible smell all the time. Just like glamma55 it's on my towel, panties, and sports bras after I work out. Thought it was coming from my stomach since I do have Gerd and reflux. Had ulcers and stage C esophagitis. Took PPI's for awhile while they healed but after being on them for many years I read about too many side effects. Also thought maybe smell was off from Covid but that was several years ago. The fact that I smell it from clothing makes me think it's not breath however finally pressing my husband he says he doesn't smell it on my body but occasionally on my breath. I have a very low carb diet and seems like only thing I can eat without stomach problems is meat and I eat probiotic whole milk plain yogurt. I can't digest fruits or vegetables. Had food allergy testing and avoid the foods I have allergies to. Very frustrating! Think our sex life is being impacted but husband doesn't want to hurt my feelings! I also read on the Mayo site that a person that a brain tumor had a bad smell all the time!

Your very low carb diet may have you in ketosis. It leaves one with pretty horrid breath. And less all the low carb devotees bite my head off, I’ve been low carb for 8 years. But you can get many benefits from that diet without going into ketosis - and you get normal breath and take some pressure off your kidney function.
I would ask my doctor for a referral to a nutritionist. You need a few carbs from somewhere - even 15 a
day would help balance things.

Thank you. I don't go into ketosis because I have a glass of red wine daily and it's not the same smell! I see a NMD who I told her about this and will see her in several weeks for bloodwork. My GFR went down slightly last blood work. Her suggestion so far is I have been having whey protein powder and collagen in the same day. Could be to many amino acids. Will go off until blood work and see if that helps.

That makes sense.

It’s been almost 7 years since you opened this thread and as far as I can tell almost 5 years since you last posted, I was wondering what ever happened with your condition. Did you ever get a correct diagnosis and cure? And if so, what?

Hope all is well.