What is that smell? No. No way. It can’t be that woman can it? Does she smell like poop? My gosh. Her body can’t possibly be producing that awful stench. Or can it? That’s body odor? Wait. Do I Smell Like Poop?
No topic if off limits here as I have covered some pretty sensitive ones. I mean, if you can’t talk about odors “down under” then why talk at all?
Why Do I Smell Like Poop?
I joke. But in all seriousness, body odor is a very sensitive topic and one that people do not discuss nearly enough. I covered some of the basics about body odor in my post titled Get Rid Of Armpit Odor For Good. But let’s take it a step further today and look at the type of body odor that goes beyond “stinky pits” and moves into the territory of unbearable and constant. The one where you smell like poop.
I’ve personally never had to ask myself “why do I smell like poop.” But a lot of people have. Smelling like poo, urine, vomit, rotting flesh, sewage, garbage, rotting egg, burnt rubber, fish, sweaty feet, or gas obviously isn’t the norm and is something that needs to be discussed with a medical professional. Carrying this odor makes day to day living VERY difficult for the person afflicted with it. (Just read all the comments at the end of this post. It is heartbreaking.)
So why would someone smell like poop? Is body odor related to diet? Genetics? Exposure to chemicals?
Sadly, the answer is complex, not well defined, and lacking in research. This is due in part to the fact that not all medical professionals can “smell” the offending body odor which of course makes it tough to diagnose and treat.
(Did you know that not everyone can smell the same things? That’s genetics at work. Plus I swear medical professionals become immune to odd odors like when someone smells like poop.)
Anyhoo – if you suffer from an unusual smell that isn’t just a case of heightened body odor, then you likely have what has been termed Metabolic Body Odor.
Metabolic Body Odor is a fancy way of saying you smell like poop. This basically happens when one or more of our internal cell enzymes isn’t working properly. The enzyme is unable to complete its metabolic process of oxidizing the odorous substrate to its non-odorous state. Because of this, there is a significant amount of odorous unmetabolized volatile organic compound (VOC) that builds up in the body.
This doesn’t sound good does it? Well, it isn’t really. You don’t want much of anything building up inside your body period.
There are all kinds of names given to this condition of Metabolic Body Odor but regardless of the name, these metabolic conditions are the result of genetic faults, which causes a deficiency in one or more cell enzymes. The main enzyme affecting this condition seems to be the group of xenobiotic metabolic enzymes.
What goes wrong in the body when these enzymes aren’t working properly?
As I said, you get a build up of VOCs in the blood. Sometimes, this can be compounded by or even initiated by increased microbial overgrowth in the gut that produces an excess amount of VOCs, which enzymes are not able to oxidize. The VOCs eventually have to come out and a person with this disorder will release them through the skin’s perspiration and oils, saliva, mucous, urine, any other body fluids that produce a very embarrassing and socially disruptive odor. Hence why you smell like poop or other odors.
So why do you smell like poop specifically?
While there are four recognized Metabolic Body Odor Disorders with fancy names (Trimethylaminuria, Dimethylglycinuria, Isovaleric Acidemia, and Hypermethioninemia) Fecal Body Odor as it has been coined, doesn’t fall neatly within one specific category.
People who have been diagnosed with Primary and Secondary Trimethylaminuria often carry this smell of poop with them but by no means are they the only carriers. People with other metabolic disorders might have a poop smell while some people with fairly normal enzyme functions might also smell like poop. While Fecal Body Odor is by far the most common type of metabolic body odor problem mentioned on body odor forums, it really is an unresearched medical phenomenon. There is no hard and firm genetic goof up that causes this nor can a specific enzyme be isolated as the cause (although the FMO3 enzyme has been singled out as a possible culprit).
Are there any “common” reasons why you smell like poop?
Possibly yes. Diet might play a role. Poor diet, especially one that is low in fiber, can result in hard stools or constipation. Your colon is your body’s sewage system, and therefore maintaining its efficiency is critical to your health. Ineffective and infrequent waste disposal can lead to a build up of fecal matter along your colon walls. In time, the feces will decay and release toxins back into your bloodstream. As referred earlier, this toxic backup can cause you to smell like poop.
A vitamin and/or mineral deficiency may be to blame. Specifically, magnesium. Magnesium may be the most overlooked mineral in our diets, which is unfortunate because the more scientists learn about this powerhouse vitamin, the more they discover how integral it is for everything from energy to memory. It can even help eliminate excess body odor, as originally discovered by Dr. Pierre Delbet way back in 1928. Reporting his own observations he writes, “In a few days, if [the patients’] diets contain nothing particularly toxic, [the magnesium supplement] deodorizes them.”
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky Gut, Ulcerative Colitis, and Chron’s Disease might play a role in fecal body odor. This is because the intestines’ filtration process is hampered, allowing bacteria, unprocessed proteins and fats, as well as toxins to be released back into the bloodstream.
Poor circulation can also cause someone to smell like poop. I know – sounds odd. In short, our bodies are made up a loads of microvessels. Our microcirculatory system pushes out metabolic waste and toxin buildup. Since this micro system comprises the bulk of our circulatory system, if it isn’t working properly all that waste just stays in our system. That can lead to smelling like poop. You have to fix your microcirculation first. Only then can your body properly excrete metabolic waste and toxins that might be causing you to smell like poop. (If you are interested in learning more about the device that can help with this, please contact me.)
The term Fecal Body Odor is often misleading.
Medical professionals use it to describe an odor that mimics more than just poop. It can also refer to the odor of gas, rotten egg, garbage, sewage, or rotten fish. To me, there is a huge difference between these offending odors and it is unfortunate that they all get lumped into the “fecal” category.
Enter Timethylaminuria (TMAU)
TMAU is a rare metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to process the compound trimethylamine. The compound can be found in choline-rich food such as milk, eggs, liver and peanuts, and gives off a rotten “fish odor” that can be detected through your breath, urine and sweat. However, in some instances the odor can be similar to the smell of feces. People who suffer from fecal body odor may opt to test for TMAU.
As of right now, there is no “cure” for Metabolic Body Odor or Fecal Body Odor specifically although based on my knowledge of the body systems and the gut, I would say a heavy duty probiotic designed for intensive recolonization is in order. Digestive enzymes could possibly be helpful as well. It also stands to reason that a ‘clean’ diet, free of processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats would be beneficial in more ways than one. Learning more about microcirculation could prove helpful as well.
I wish that I had more concrete information about Fecal Body Odor and smelling like poop but sadly, there just isn’t a lot out there. If you have had personal experience with this, I welcome any wisdom you can share.
Sources for this article include:
- https://www.meboresearch.org/bodyodor.html
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4739385
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zonulin
Bobbij says
This is so crazy .. I have this same problem it’s terrible I would not wish this on anyone. I have certainly been miserable.its pure torment! I’m really mad about this and will go to the end of the earth to find out why this is happening to me! Nobody should have to live like this!! And I’m praying that this is only Temporary for us !!
zoe says
I started smelling in 4th grade then at summer it gone away in 5th grade i was stink free in 6th grade i didn’t smell til november … i was so happy back then .. and i hope it’s not like 4 th grade 6th grade 8 th grade
Yvette says
GUYS – making this out to the first comment since I can’t reply to everyone’s and I hope this gets to you all. One of the commenters below had the right idea. I had the exact same problem. Mine started right after I graduated high school. It took me a while to realize that the smell was coming from my mouth. It’s actually a sulfur compound has that is being released through your mouth and nose. Since our airway is interconnected with essentially everything from our nose to our mouth and ears. I finally went to the dentist and she said it wasn’t my mouth but throat. This comes from the mucus build up that we get after a while. I gargle half water and half hydrogen peroxide. It’s only been a couple of days but I already notice the difference. I feel like I’ve got my life back! Also, I’m lactose intolerant and dairy can increase the amount of mucus and flem we produce. So, I would suggest cleaning out your diet and staying away from dairy. Also, the stench can come after a few hours of starving your body. So if you don’t eat breakfast in the morning start. And make sure to munch on healthy proportional snacks through out the day.
Channie Dekharn says
Did this really help you? I’ve tried it in it’s not working for me
Martin says
How much water and hydro peroxide did you use I’ve had steph throat around when I notice the smell
Tyler says
I have the same exact problem
sack chaser says
do you have any social media that I can contact you on
daada says
Yeah, people keep telling me that I smell like I pooped my pants
carlos_5 says
have you found a cure
zoe says
I started smelling in 4th grade then at summer it gone away in 5th grade i was stink free in 6th grade i didn’t smell til november … i was so happy back then .. and i hope it’s not like 4 th grade 6th grade 8 th grade
Rere says
Have u been able to find out what’s wrong
Jd says
Hi Zoe, I’m 39 years old and have this same problem for 8 years. I’ve been to so many different doctors and specialists but they can’t find anything. I’ve researching for years now because I’ve lost everything due to this disease. I finally found something that it explains what could be wrong, google Illeocecal Valve Syndrome. People tell you take probiotics and digestive enzymes and change your diet or bath in vinegar, I’ve tried them all and it’s all bs. Nothing works, go to your doctor and have them test your Illeocecal Valve. Hope this helped a little
Jennifer says
Thank you for sharing this information! I hope that it helps some of my readers. 🙂
Erica says
Really I’ve been having this problem for two years
jeric says
ME FOR 6 YEARS AND IT SO EMBARRASSING FOR ME. PLEASE HELP HOW TO TREAT THIS DISEASE.
Jaz says
I also have this problem 2 years
Trash says
I’ve been having this problem for 2 months, it’s so depressing. It’s affecting my social life and my grades, anytime I get near someone at my school they say “eww why does it smell like s***”. I have relatively good hygiene, but I have a constipation issue. I haven’t diagnosed yet, but I’m going to the doctor soon. My family and other adults don’t smell it for some reason, but other people @ my school do. I’m so confused, I’m miserable! But, I always say to myself ” I suffer so one less person has to”. It makes me feel better. I will be praying for all of us, and I hope this problem goes away. God bless you.
Anonymous88 says
Wow do you have any social media so I can share with you my past experiences with this and I continue to experience with this.
my email is [email protected] if you want to know my past experiences the same way you mentioned here but I’mma go more in-depth.
Abood says
Ya I have it too 😩☹️ And for some reason my family doesn’t smell it
Honey says
Can someone tell me cause I have it. I’m so depressed because of it. People treat me like I’m a nasty unclean person. I have good hygienes. I bathe , shower, and brush but I still have this gas smell coming for my mouth and body odor. Can some help me?? I have a health diet. I’ve been to different doctors and dentist and spend all my money on visits. Lord please allow someone to help me.
Salma says
Did it go away after visiting the doctor ?
Salma says
Did it work out for u ?
carlos_5 says
i have the same exact problem and nobody at home smells it ,have you found an answer ?
me says
ME TOO EVERYONE IN MY SCHOOL SNIFFLES AND LOOKS AT ME AND WHISPERS TO THEIR FRIENDS SAYING THAT I SMELL. BUT ITS ONLY AT SCHOOL. I AM GOING MENTALLY INSANE. I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE.
Isaiah says
The same thing is happening to me at school as well. I’ve taken hour long showers and nothing. Washed all my clothes twice and nothing. My family also doesn’t smell it but people say it smells when i’m around at school. I really hope one day it can just go away
Dentist says
Try the mouth technique, it may be coming from their. Gargle in hydrogen peroxide and water. Built up mucus in the thought. Don’t starve. Change diet, no dairy.
tulisa says
So, has it work for you? what are they testing for?
Kay says
Go see a functional doctor who can do metabolic testing. I paid $34.00 for mine at a lab testing place and took it to my finctuonal doctor which is covered under my health plan thank God!!!! You may need a liver cleanse. My appt next week.
Beverley Mersereau says
Im going through the same thing. I did have genetic testing done ( also a ton of other tests as well) I am a clean person but as we all know this has nothing to do with it. I also took probiotics for a few months, I saw no measurable improvement so with tbe cost so high I discontinued. That being said I would pay anything for treatment that worked let alone a cure. Anything anyone could add would be appreciated
I am Holy Blameless says
What do you eat? Are you a vegetarian? Can you smell garbage on trash pick up day? Are you eating complete protein in sufficient amounts to keep your hair and not get ulcers?
Tony says
I been having the same problem since my 20s I’m 46 now been through so much in life cause of it, but to keep long story short, I came across something about stinky face odor I just tried it and my face feels fresh and clean and I can’t smell the bad odor anymore, get a face cloth running under hot water let in warm down pour some witch hazel on it and they have different sents, and pour some tea tree oil on it,,and rub in a circle motion on your face, I washed my face first with antibacterial soap then I tried the witch hazel and tea tree oil and I seen all this dirt that got pick up on a white face wash rag and my face feels fresh and clean and odor free i don’t know for how long just tried it and so far I’m good, anything bets smelling like poop, hope this helps anybody who read this, thought I was the only person dealing with this, hope you start feeling better
Keith Carter says
I have the same problem and I even walked off of my job because of it a few years back. It doesn’t matter how many showers i take. I had some blood work done I go see the results on 4/5 so I’m gonna see what the doctors tell meme
Rose says
hi am rose, what did the doctor say?
Gayle says
I have almost the same problem but the smells are different every day .. and I few months back I was told by my doctor that I have pcos and most of the body order , smelling odd thing that no one else does, and abnormal hair grow and period cycle .. I suggest anyone with these types of problems to go to you obgyn and tell them your symptoms and normally there check all your hormone level .. when I was test my testosterone was in the 5,000 level and for a normal female we should only have 48
Hormone Body Odor says
I also have PCOS. My testosterone is high too. I’ve been to 3 endocrinologists and they were no help. My gyno was helpful. I did go on spironolactone and birth control, but the odor still persisted. Eventually, I started focusing on my gut, but to no avail. I restarted my focus on my hormones, and I have been having some success at times, but it’s not consistent. I tried a progesterone cream and that helped for a while, but it had bad side effects. I decided to stop taking it because I did some blood work and it seemed to be messing up other things in my body. I then switched to myo and d-chiro inositol supplement. That helps sometimes too, but not consistently and it seems to raise my histamine levels, as my allergies become more frequent when I use it. I’m thinking of trying maca root next or repurchasing the myo and d-chiro inositol supplement but trying a different one, which has vitex added. I won’t stop until I get to the bottom of this. I do strongly believe that my odor is hormone related. I just can’t put the pieces of the puzzle together. Good luck with your fight. This body odor issue ruins lives.
Rose says
true
Za says
Hi! What part of the body did your abnormal hair growth? I think I also have this too i’m bery suffering in this world. So depressive (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)
lexie sanchez says
I cant belive this I thought I was the only person going through this … I don’t wish this on anyone its horrible
jeric says
me too, i experience this horrible thing. it affects my confidence and i move away from my friends if this bad thing happen to me.
I am Holy and Blameless says
Are you a vegetarian? My dad said if you do not get complete protein you can not use any of the protein that is not completed. If that is the case maybe eating meat will fix it. He also said to take a probiotic supplement. Also I noticed after eating garlicky food there is sometimes a poop smell on the person’s breath. But garlic is good for you.
zoe says
HELPPPP I DON’T WANT TO SMELL LIKE THIS ANYMORE IT’S DESTROYING MY LIFE I’M SHY OF EVERYTHING I WASH LIKE 2,3 TIMES A DAY… I LOOSE FRIENDS BECAUSE OF THIS AND I LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE THIS SMELL OF POOP IT’S SOUNDS FUNNY.. AND CAN’T TELL ANYONE .. I’M SO TIRED OF MY LIFE HELP MEEE PLEASEEEEE. AND I’M A GIRL AND IT’S FREAKING ANNOYINNGGG I AM VERY CLEAN I WASH WITH SOAP USE DEODORANT AND BRUSH MY TEETH !!!!!!!! PLEASEEEEEE .. AND I’m 13
Carrie says
Zoe:
Have you heard of tonsil stones? If you haven’t look them up on YouTube. You may have them, but if you do you can clean them out. You can also go to an ear, nose and throat doctor so he or she can seal the tonsil crypts. There are quit a lot of people that have them including me. Another possibility is your sinuses. Do you have problems with them? They can stink too. Humans are a complex, stinky bunch. Let us know if you find out what’s going on with you. 🙂
Cas
jeric says
MISS. CARRIE I HAVE maxillary sinus disease. IS THIS THE REASON WHY I SMELL LIKE POO? EVEN THOUGH MY BODY IS CLEAN. PLEASE HELP US. IM SO SHY ABOUT THIS.
Jennifer says
I am sorry to hear this Zoe! This is a really tough thing since there is nothing tried and true out there product wise. I would cut sugar out of your diet as bacteria feeds on this. I would also start taking a probiotic to balance out your gut flora.
Kay says
See a Functional doctor who does metabolic testing. Your Health plan may cover cost bilut like this post reads its a metabolic disorder so no GI, Dentist, etc can help you.
John says
This started to me when I was 13 as well you better do something fast young lady because years will pass and you will realize you haven’t done anything about It:/
Jasmin says
Hi, im jasmin… (a flowers name that smells like ….) anyway, i just like to share some of my routine to get rid of this foul smell … i notice the change in my skin and the reaction of the people surrounding me after doing it regularly…my 3 kinds of bath… i wash my body with baking soda.. baking soda bath day , instead of using soap i scrub by body with baking soda once or twice a week.. then afer a few week i wash with soap first then add baking soda to the soap and scrub. Second type, STEAMBATH i have a steam coat with an improvise heating steam😊 i bought a small rice cooker put a chair …it works for me.. but u can buy the fancy one if u like..
Third bath, CITRUS BATH, I scrub kalamansi on my skin.. if you dont have it in your place lemon can do..
I drink plenty of water specially in the morning before i eat my breakfast 4 glasses of warm water… sometimes i put baking soda in it…
And i consume less meat…
Hope this helps… it wont be easy… but never give up… i have this trouble more than a decade now.
tulisa says
hey are you still having this problem?
Rex says
I’ve had this problem over a decade! 2nd day so I’m not sure if it’s working but I’ve got a good feeling. This might be the ticket, chia seeds and flax seeds . And lots of water. Google how to use , I just take a spoon full washed with water in morning and afternoon.. I think the flax should be crushed because they can gel up and choke you or something. I crushed half. But it seems the seeds work with your kolin. Google the benefits . If this works please share, I want to save lives! Don’t give up !
I am Holy and Blameless says
Are you a vegetarian? I wonder if you are possible wasting protein because it is not complete. Do you get ulcers on your gums? Is your hair breaking? Are tired often?
Harry says
Hey, are you still dealing with it? I’ve been dealing with it for about 2 years.
MamaBear says
I remember this lady who was traveling to France with her teenage daughter. She said her daughter had been smellin like poop for years. She decided to go see a doctor whilst in France, and as soon as she explained the symptoms the doctor said “Ah, okay, I see.” He gave the girl a treatment and it got rid of the smell and never came back. I wish the lady would have posted what kind of treatment it was. It sure would’ve helped a lot of us in the U.S., as no doctors here can figure out what it is or how to treat it.
Jade says
Having this disorder I feel like I had to give up sooooooo much. I am tired of living like this. Every single day is a struggle. I pray that a cure comes soon.
Lisa Howard says
You mirror me. I have had this problem for over 30 years. My doctor thinks it’s in my head until I cried like a baby in her office. She says she has never smelled me but everyone eles has. It’s very hard to b social. I went to a wedding last month. The bride said to me and other standing near her It Smells like S—. Would you just go to the bathroom and stop passing gas. I was so embarrassed I left immediately but to think I messed up this womans wedding just for a second and she has that memory. I’m more than tired. I ask God everyday to take it away. That’s the only thing seems would help. I;ve tired a lot.
Za says
SAME I’M VERYBTIRED OF THISSSSS SMELL
me says
me too. it’s only at school too. i have never been at a lower point in my life than right now. i avoid everyone, i fight with my mom everyday because she thinks it’s just an excuse to get out of school. everyone says i smell like shit but i take 2 showers a day i brush my teeth i put on deodorant, i have overall good hygiene. i don’t know what to do anymore. i can’t go on like this.
smelly says
you are the exact fucking same as me. have you found anything yet?
carlos_5 says
has there been any change in your situation ?!
Brian says
I’ve found raisins help reduce body odor and stool odor. Golden raisins are the best, black raisins help also. Raisins have a bit of a laxative effect, so I find 6-12 per day is a good range.
Rose says
yes,I wish she could tell us we get healed too
Cindy says
I am a 40 year old female, have been suffering with poo smell following me wherever I go. My PCP does not believe that TMAU is a real condition as he says it is not documented in medical journals. He refused to help me get tested. I feel this is a hopeless situation that doctors do not take seriously and are not knowledgeable about. I am unfortunately very depressed about this, cannot work, have a social life, etc. The only relief from BO I have gotten was during my pregnancies. I wonder if anyone reading this can offer possible theories as to why. Thanks
Jennifer says
Anyone have any ideas for Cindy?
CC says
That sounds like it has something to do with hormones. For me, the smell seems to get worse when Im menstruating. Im 30 and this fecal odor began within the last year or two. Im wondering if it may be due to a hormonal imbalance. Prior to three years ago, I never had regular periods, sometimes I wouldn’t get one for 2 months. Now, it comes like clockwork to the exact day. My body is so sensitive I can even feel when Im ovulating. The only symptoms I used to experience were terrible cramps. Now, I get severe migraines and nausea. I don’t know what the heck is going on with me.
Wendel says
I’m a male and I started smelling like poo for about a week now and it won’t go away even after a shower
Michelle Borgman says
I’m 49 and smell like poo started a month ago….I have no idea what’s causing this….need help everyone around me can smell it….sooo imbarrasing what can I do to stop it?
Star says
Sounds like is something to do with your hormones
I am holy and blameless says
Are you a vegetarian? Is it possible you are not feeding your body enough complete protein? My dad said if you don’t have complete protein you don’t use any of the protein. Is it possible you are wasting protein because it is not complete? Or maybe you are burning more calories then you are taking in? Do you have to rest a lot?
Kelly says
Hi, I’m going through the same thing. It’s like nothing I do works. I get very depressed at times. I find this topic hard to decuss with anyone. When I did build up enough confidence to tell my doctor she told me I didn’t smell, and I know for a fact that I do. If anyone could help me I would truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance…
Jennifer says
Do you have access to a naturapath doctor in your area? They tend to be more open to working with issues like this.
Rose says
naturadoctor is which type of doctor please
Jennifer says
This is a more holistic doctor who does more than traditional Western medicine.
Grace says
Hi Everyone. I’m 58 and have had this problem all my life. You’re right the doctors treat you like your crazy. I’ve done a lot of eliminating certain foods. No gluten no dairy no seat. Any food with lectins. I have found this has helped. This makes it very hard since you’re limited on food choices. I hope this helps
Grace says
Seafood
Eschmail says
“no seat” ?
Gee says
I’ve notice for the past month a poo body odor for the first time. I am 46 and have no idea what to do!
Help!!!
Need to be free says
Hello everyone,
I have had this problem ever since I was younger and can remember and I’m 35 now. I take showers faithfully and use everything imaginable but when I’m around co workers they hint about me smelling. I can’t smell any odor but they can. I get talked about and people sniff constantly when they are around me. I’m at the end of my rope, what should I do?
Ann says
I have the same problem. Recently about 4 years i noticed that the people at work would hold their nose while around me. When we have meetings in the office they would all be on the other side of the office while i am by my self. They what until they are behind my back and pic at the way that i smell by laugh and pointing at me at the same time. This was done very often not only in the office but also in the production area by other team members. They just did not care what they did or said. I kept going to the front office on them but nothing was ever done about it. i still have this problem and is trying to figure out what i can do. i know one thing is that i love dairy but i am lactose because i went to the doctor to get tested for it and it was a positive test. she told me to eliminate dairy for a week and see what it does for me. but i tried i it for a week and still the same. with me i notice that i have a lot of gas it travels all down my left foot i can feel it when i’m not taking my amitiza pills that is for people with ibs. but they also have so more pills for server IBS people. i went to my gastroenterologist and this is what she prescribe to me for regulate my bathroom use from one time a day to three or more times a day . pills do help me with my excessive gas. i take one at 1100am in the morning after breakfast and one at night right before bed. i don’t have gas at all when i take these pills. and some my gas come from nervousness. when i get nervous i have gas. hope this help. please let me know.
Kenny sy says
What are the name of the pills you’ve taken ? And the poop smell never back again ? Pls help me im suffering with this poop smell for 2 yrs.sorry for wrong grammar im not good at english.pls help me.we have the same case.pls help me youre the only hope for me. Plssss help me .
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
Melissa says
I am having this same exact problem omg people make jokes about bathing and I know I do often this is very embarrassing can anyone help.
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
I am holy and blameless says
What do you eat? Are you eating complete protein or not complete? My dad said if the protein is not complete you waste it. You might be wasting. Can you smell the garbage? If you can not, eat some chicken and then see if you can smell the garbage. Or maybe you eat a lot of garlic.
Amber says
I have been having this same problem since i was about 10 and i am now in my late twenties. I have tried everything from probiotics, digestive enzymes, chlorophyll, adding baking soda and apple cider vinegar to my bath as well as taking straight apple cider vinegar. I am also gluten free, eat little dairy and no red meat. I shower religiously twice a day with soap then apply deodorant but nothing seems to work. It completely ruined my schooling and got labelled the smelly girl when little did they know i would have been cleaner than all of them. I have been tested for trimethylaminuria which came back negative. This has ruined my confidence and my life. It stops me from doing most things and i just keep to myself a lot. It breaks my heart to think people will be thinking its a hygiene issue when it is nothing related to that at all 😞 I would be a completely different person if it weren’t for this, I often wonder why this had to happen to me 😭
Channie Dekharn says
I feel exactly ! This ruined my life why did this have to happen to us😩😡
karen says
I feel the same way. I would be a totally different person if it wasnt for this issue.
Nokuthula says
I can relate…I’ts very hard
Za says
Hi I’m 16 years old and my experience I feel like I’m in the hell, when I go for the occations or gathering with my friends, their hands are putting to their nose, and its very embarrasing, I also have this stinky smell I’m really suffering from this, I’m experience this stinks in 6years, I think it came from my butt or when I get nervous its sweating, i think there’s a hair in my ass and I didn’t smell it but the others do…. i’m really tired of it i’m about attempting suicide. I cry often at night, I don’t have any money to go and see to doctor. If there’s anything that can help me. I reallyyyy appreciateeeee ittttt!! Please I just need someones help. Thank you!
PrayingWomen says
I have the same problem and it started when I was 16. I attempted suicide on several occasions because it’s been unbearable. I’m now 39 years old and have had my entire colon removed and a big chunk of my intestines. It did not solve the issue. You will feel like you’re running into a brick wall with doctors. My suggestion to you is until you are able to see a doctor, try enemas and laxatives but please don’t wait too long because you will become dependent and won’t be able to go to the restroom without it. Drink plenty of water, at least half your body weight. Add more fiber to your diet. Prebiotics and probiotics as well. Don’t listen to adding bleach, vinegar and baking soda to your baths because it doesn’t work nor is this a hygiene issue. It makes life beyond difficult but please don’t hurt yourself and never give up hope. It’s so many of us suffering from this and there has to be a solution. Please hold on young lady… please 😢
tulisa says
hi,
is this helping you ? do you still smell
KC says
You may have tonsil stones. I had them, little holes in your tonsils that fill up, looks like curds of cottage cheese and they smell awful. I had to insist Dr. take the tonsils out. He told me that one side was full of them. Be your own advocate. They have a distinct smell, if one of the curds falls out, squish it and you will know what I mean. Yuck!
Smart Mouth mouthwash really helps, brushing and flossing is
imperative.
You will know what foods bother you, give you gas, linger (garlic,onions,…). Less protein and drink lots of water throughout the day. Probiotics to help w/ digestion. Don’t let yourself get constipated.
Pick up an activated charcoal soap to wash with ($1.25 Store), and use a good deodorant (doesn’t have to be expensive-Secret at $1.25 Store works).
Hope these help. 🙏
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
Tracey says
I often feel the same, I have grown up being too shy to make any friends..I feel stress makes it worse too 🙁
Jay says
Hey I’ve been experiencing this problem for the past 2 years after I have some problems in my liver and the doctor said its not a hepatitis it is just a complication then he gave me medications I was being cured for 1month. And after that my terrible life begun. At first I can’t believe that i had this terrible disease until I found out cause actually I can smell it too. I found out I my tonsils has holes and it is not normal. Pls help me. Im fighting outside but dying inside
Gannel Jay D. Menoras says
Hi,i am from the philippines.
I think we are in similar condition, For 3years i am suffering this condition in Feb 2015 i have symptoms of an hepatitis & then I go to see a doctor because I think I have an hepatitis but the doctor said that I don’t, and then he gave me prescripstions, my skin color back to normal but then this disease came in. I really hope, the doctors will have a solution with this. We don’t really deserve this.
karen says
I’ve had the same problem since I was 15 I’m now 31 and still have the problem. I get talked about all the time but I’ve grown to live with it because I take showers regularly and still smell the same. Ive lost so many friends and family over this. I cry most nights. My doctor claims he cant smell me but I know Im not crazy I smell myself and others do to. I realy tired of it and just want some relief from it.
Teheled says
I understand how you feel. We should talk more and see what we can do to figure this out. I have the same problem too. Let me know..
Tracey says
This has almost made me cry, I feel your pain 🙁 .. Such a curse, such a horrible thing to be suffering from 🙁 .. I have never discussed with a doctor as I worry the let down would be too much for me ..
Charlie says
I completely understand
I am Holy Blameless says
Are you a vegetarian? Are you eating peanuts and milk, and beans instead of chicken? It might be you need to eat more complete protein. If you eat plenty of meat then possibly you need to eat more carbs and protein. Are you burning more calories than you take in some days? Are you losing muscle mass and having to rest for long periods of time?
carlos_5 says
what can you tell me about this plz HELP!
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
Jennifer Lewis says
I am glad I found this page, I have had this problem for a couple of years now. It started after I had my first child and would and will get better and worse at times. Before I had my children my menstrual cycle was hell, at least the first day was, I couldn’t eat anything nor drink anything because I would throw it up, my own salavia sat on my stomach and made me want to puke. After I had my first child all that, the throwing up..cramps, just STOPPED. I WAS SO HAPPY then I had my 2nd child and that’s when the BO came and it’s been like this for 14 years. The smell has never been the same and it ranges from: fecal, urine, garbage, sewer…ugh so painful. I read a commenter say her symptoms get worse with her cycle, well my seem to lessen with mine..knock on wood….I’m pretty sure it has something to do with my blood, BUT WHAT COULD IT BE? The reason I say that is when I was having cramps during school I didn’t have these problems and now that I don’t have cramps and what not the problems started. I know that sounds crazy bUT I wonder…please keep posting together WE WILL RISE ABOVE THIS.
I am holy and blameless says
What do you eat?
Oje says
Im 34. This thing started late 2015.
Ive lost all. No friend, havent seen my family in years, no girlfriend. My girl left with my 2 year old daughter because they just couldn’t stand the smell. As i type these words i have not left the house in threw straight weeks. Its hard living this way, but at this point im just mentally drained.
Diablo says
Dang i feel for you. Im sorry. Anything get better?
LH says
Ive had this problem a long time. You have to live your life. Develop thick skin when people say things about you just ignore and keep it moving. Of course it makes me sad but I have a right to live. The last doctor I saw about this problem he said to me YOU CAN LIVE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND SO CAN OTHERS AROUND YOU. It cost me $205.00 that visit and I said I was never going to another doctor. But I do think of those words from time to time to help deal with it.
tulisa says
hey, are you okay? did anything help
Jessica says
This happened to me out of nowhere after I took antibiotics which killed all of my gut bacteria, the good and the bad. I’ve been smell free for almost a year and it’s starting to come back, but what I did to cure it wasn’t easy –
I got sick and fasted, eating nothing but watermelon, jello-o, cranberry juice and tons of water. After my body had completely detoxed itself after 7 days of no sugar, alcohol, dairy, meat or gluten, I was able to start introducing food back into my life.
During this time after 7 days, I would also make a drink twice a day with black walnut, wormwood, apple cider vinegar (it’s brutal, drink it through a straw). Basically, that is killing the yeast and parasites in your gut and other organs.
In short, our body needs a break about twice a year from breaking down the foods we intake. As our “engines” slow down from overload of toxins, it creates build up which lies dormant collecting bacteria, parasites and other harmful substances leading to a slow shut down of internal organs, also creating a perfect environment for cancer.
Detox. Detox. Detox.
Lemon water, honey and cayenne pepper when you’re introducing foods back in, and if worst comes to worst, do a colon and intestinal cleanse.
It will be okay, guys! It’s just your body’s way of telling you something is wrong and there is a solution!
Fast.
Kill the bad.
Introduce the good.
Regenerate a healthy gut.
(P.S. dry brushing is AMAZING, which gets all of the old gunk off your beautiful skin that your body secretes) 🙂
Heather says
This is correct! For about a year I’ve been suffering the same symptoms as all of you and reached a low depression. I’ve suffered digestive problems my entire life and suffered a great deal of stress early this year as well as had several rounds of strong antibiotics that killed my good bacteria. Although, the same issues can arise from reoccurring intake of foods you may not know you’re allergic to, too many refined and processed foods, and the almighty gluten or dairy intolerances. I’ve learned the hard way you don’t have to actually be allergic and your body can still have a hard time with them. Do some research on leaky gut. Your digestive system is the mega center of your body and any number of things can set it off and it is complicated to fix but do not give up hope because it can be done. It takes patience and perserverence but she’s correct…cleanse or go back to very basic Whole Foods (a fodmap diet is a good place to start – use Pinterest if you have to) and start take probiotics. Any kind of short term fasting helps healing. Your fecal matter literally leaks into your body and your bloodstream, therefore emitting a fecal aura around you. Like myself, you likely emit the odors more when you go out of your safe zones because of anxiety and stress and sweat and perspiration come from your pores. It’s an awful thing I wish on no one but I pray every day for healing of myself and others who suffer from this. You have supporters, lean on them. See a GI doctor, and if no one listens, take it upon yourself to start with the diet change and introducing good bacteria. If you heal your guts your poo will stay where Poo belongs. Do take it seriously because left untreated you are talking about some major issues down the line. Hold your head up. People can be mean but you are important and you can learn from it and help others. Leave the judging and ugliness people give you to karma. God Bless!
Doug says
Protandim helped me. I also mass dose on krill oil. I have bad IBS. Stress makes it worse. I would always feel bloated. Protandim really helped.
Jennifer says
Thank you for this pretty epic comment! You are right – dry brushing is amazing stuff!
Christal says
I noticed I started sweating from my underarms in 3rd grade. My overall BO wasn’t bad at all only my underarms when I would sweat. Then in 7th grade at about 12 years old my BO changed. I couldn’t describe it but I definitely noticed a difference. That same year people would whisper and hint that I smelled. Its been 17yrs living with this terrible BO and Dr’s don’t help. I’ve lost all friends and my family doesn’t come around anymore. I feel helpless and don’t even work
ZACK says
Ive had it since the 6th grade and im now 28 years old the crazy thing is it seems it only happens at work or when im around people im not ever around it dont happen around my family, girlfriend of 4 years or close friends i dont get it i think its a stress thing i know they talk about me especially at work and make hints sometimes directly to me and it happened all through school its miserable and because of it my life is very different then it would be if i didnt have this ive talked about it to my family and they all dont believe it they think its all in my head i wish they could talk to these guys i work with and they could tell them cause its not all in my head its real and they let me know it i dont know what to do when i drink beer it goes away and when im around family ..but see when im around the guys at work i think about it all the time ..i think if i could free my mind from it while around them it would change oh and also when im at work it feels like my butthole is messed up kinda open and wet and groin and pits i think its all stress related but who knows maybe my family just cant smell it ..its taken a toll on my life and i wouldnt wish this on anyone its not somethin u can just talk about either so i just try to stay away from everyone and do my job life sucks i hope one day it goes away im going to start praying and try to live right maybe god will help me theu this JUST KNOW PEOPLE YOU ARE NOT ALONE THERE ARE MANY OF US AND WE WILL FIND A WAY !!
yooo says
It’s weird, It’s like I have written this post instead of you. I have exactly the same symptoms than you … My family don’t smell it, My friends either or me. But when i’m anxious I just start to have a leaky gut like sweat at my butt.
Diy you try to change your diet ?
Did you try to do meditation / yoga / Psychologist or even see an hypnotist to reduce anxiety ? I think if it’s just psychological, there are some ways we can get rid of this.
I just bought a book about psychosomatic diseases from John Sarno.I’ll see if I can learn from it.
And another thing … Lot of people went through this and have been cured ! It’s just people forget their problem as soon as it leaves and don’t post about it. Keep searching for a cure !
I don’t know if I can post a link but I think it probably helps someone of you didnt read those subjects already : https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=2400410#i
Wishing all the best 🙂
Za says
Hi, I think we are in the same condition, the butthole, and everything, could you please help me? could you send me an email?
Me says
Mine began in 2001 during my divorce—stress seems to bring it on sometimes… along with eating certain foods and not staying regular with bowel movements. Knock on Wood: When I do a cleanse with the Master Lemonade Diet which is fresh squeezed lemon, real maple syrup and cayenne pepper this gets rid of it for a while—-have to do 2 times a year. Red meat, gluten, seafood, dairy, and SUGAR are the real culprits for me! I can eat some eggs but if I add milk to eggs and scramble them I will smell like poop within hours and if I leave the milk out I seem to be fine. I really hate the fact that I can’t smell it on myself I will just notice the awful odor in the room or the whole house or the whole building one time !!!
Me says
Oh!! Also VERY IMPORTANT to take high quality probiotics especially after a cleanse/fast. Quality probiotics will be refrigerated like the one I use: Custom Probiotic: Acidophilus and Bifidus.
And how could I forget to mention the two most important things to take when that smell starts to come on is to take Chlorophyll capsules and activated charcoal capsules three times a day!!!!!! HUGE positive effect!
Me says
Looks like we’re all different in our symptoms and such. I was 37 years old the first time I noticed the smell and that was at the time of my divorce and I lived in the house for myself and my whole house smelled like a sewer and then it went away but I didn’t know it was me at the time and the next time it happened was in 2010 I noticed in my house again then I could smell it a little bit at work and someone mentioned the smell of rotting eggs at work. The next time I noticed the smell was true three years ago at work and other people could smell it didn’t smell like poop something like garbage and then in 2016— again in December I smelled have a whole building up at work but I didn’t smell it in my own house and then again in December 2017 begin to smell something odd and even a family member smelled it in the house just in one room but it would come and go. And last year and this year as soon as I begin to notice the smell we took the chlorophyll and activated charcoal and some probiotics and it seemed to nip it in the bud pretty quick. I really think it’s a build up at least in part some matter in the body and that if I do a cleanse twice year and eat properly I might be able to avoid the smell coming on at all again along with taking probiotic two times a year and chlorophyll on a regular basis.
alex says
HI I HAVE ABNORMAL POOP SMELL. I think my issue is with my poop. i cant flush every day in the morning. my poop floats on the water. i havent had a job fo r the past four years. my only way out is suicide. it smells horrible when i travel and in a bus. i don’t know why. ? i never attended college much it started there its been 7 years now without a job . please help sucide is the only options otherwise.
Also i had a hole in the heart when i was young . but i was healed of that on my own. so could that be a problem .please help
could i take poop less smelling tablets or somthing as a immediatemeasure.
Tyricka Layer says
Suicide……….please don’t do it. I know what you’re going through as I going through it it to. I have no suggestion in how to fix the problem but just to tell you that you’re not alone. Keep your head up.
Lisa says
This may sound strange but please listen. If your mattress that you sleep on is many years old, buy a new one. The smells that were in my body were the same smells that filled the room when I removed the protective mattress cover. I brought a new mattress and have not had any more problems with body odor. But most of all know that Jesus loves you and I do too.
Gabriel says
I have the same problem, and to be honest I also thought about suicide because if it. Even last night. My problem comes and goes depending on what I eat. If I stay away from sugar, alcohol, spicy, processed, acidic fruit or veg, garlic, onions, and many more, it gets better. But I am scared of eating anything. What I eat Ro make it better is rice and polenta. Polenta is for me a miracle food. If I eat polenta for a few days I am smell free. But I can’t survive on polenta alone. So every now and then I will eat other stuff and that’s when bad things happen. This week has been terrible. I haven’t been away from foods that cause it and I have been through a few difficult situations at work. Even last night, meeting with a mate to make music. We had pizza and he brought a roll of toilet paper and put it on the table. It’s also the constant paranoia, I am always asking myself if someone is rubbing their nose because of the smell that comes from me, it’s soul destroying. Following the comments from this thread I will look up a few things to try. Will look up cleaning my liver, as I am taking medication that might be causing it to work on overdrive, and I will try other things I read here as well. Fasting will be another thing I’ll try.
Gil says
I’ve been having this problem for about 6 months, it is a pretty ugly smell, sometimes the smell is stronger than other days and usually whenever I start to smell like that I feel some kind of moisture in the anal area. This smell is pretty weird cause every time I eat something I start to smell like that thing I just ate and eventually it starts to smell more like poop. 1 month ago I went to a gastroenterologist, told him my problem and he said that I probably have IBS. He receted me some medications (I’m from Mexico so the med names may be different):
– DEXIVANT TAB every 24 hrs for 15 days
– Flagy 500mg vo every 8 hrs for 7 days
– Dimoflax 200 mg every 8hrs for 7 days
– Enterogermina ámpulas solución one every 12 hrs.
The cost of this in dollars was like 65.
This medication cured me (only for 2 weeks ) completely, the bad smell and moisture disappeared during that time, but once I finished the medication everything came back :’v.
What I understoood with that dr, is that I have some kind of bacteria overgrown that decomposed the food way too fast, not allowing my body to absorb the good stuff and creating a lot of gas pretty fast. The medications he gave me were to regulate the amount of bacterias and regulate or cure my intestinal flora. I suspect there’s something that can’t be seen in all this medical tests we do, that alterates our intestinal flora and causes this bacterial overgrown. I’ll call the doctor and ask him if I can consume this meds again and see if it works again, if it does I’ll ask him if there’s some kind of desease that causes all this shit !!!!
Also, this issue comes with a pretty strong constipation and I couldn’t get rid of it even when the smell and the moisture disappeared.
Also…I’ve been eating nothing more that chicken, fruits, vegetables (except broccoli) drinking one spoon of apple cider vinegar in the morning, at 3:00 pm and in the night and drinking one glass of water mixed with fiber supplement per day. This helps me to go to the bathroom more often and somehow it reduces the smell a lot (not at all, if you get to eat pizza, or something with too many condiments, you’ll notice the smell gets stronger) but the moisture is still there and it’s annoying as fuck.
I’ll call the doctor this week, so if you really want to know if this helped me and what the doctor said, email me: [email protected]. Also if you have another theory or something regarding a possible cure I’d be glad to hear it, or read it…
I’ll call the doctor this week, so if you really want to know what the dr told me you can email me: [email protected]. If any of you have some theorys or ideas regarding the solution of this problem I’ll be glad to read them
And finally, stay strong ma brudas, this shit actually has a cure and it seems to be pretty simple we just have to look and search in the right place, I’ll keep you guys updated if the medicine helps me get rid of this again and what can we do to cure this for good.
tulisa says
hey, has anything been helping you
Marie says
Very interesting read. I cam across this because I too recently started getting a subtle whiff of poo on myself. I do suffer from chronic IBS and had suffered through Gastritis at an early age to the point where I’d even miss school. It was painful, and embarrassing. But that was then… Now I’m wondering if a safe cleanse of any kind would help with this issue? Perhaps it’s jut the caked up matter in your colon that is not passing properly that is causing the smell to even escape through the many pores on our body? Would like to know an answer to this if any. I know from what I’ve read it was hard to diagnose this type of issue without a professional. Any suggestions help. 🙂
DP says
I have had luck using Walgreen’s Fiber & Probiotic. Nothing is a miracle cure, of course, but it helps. I think you are correct in thinking that a root cause is the waste remaining in the colon and then coming out through the pores. It has also helped me to avoid animal products and watch my intake of coffee, as well as drinking lemon water, which helps to really flush the odor out.
Vonnie says
6 years ago I had my colon removed and had the bag for 3 months and then had the reversal. I have a pouch internally. About 2 years ago I started smelling a poop odor on my body! I am very clean. Take 2 showers a day. I take a probiotics every day.
Not sure what’s going on. Looking for any info I can find to help me with my problem. Thanks
Joanna says
I began smelling like early stage decomposition !! when I totally stopped drinking alcohol a month ago. Now I am in hiding, hopefully temporary. Drinking only alkaline water with a little lemon
and taking a zinc capsule along with b-complex is beginning to help. Do NOT take zinc on an empty stomach, only with a full meal and only once a day. I’ve given up my beloved garlic, smoked paprika and kimchee and eliminated sugar. No red meat and zero alcohol. I put 3 drops of peppermint oil on my tongue morning and evening and take chlorophyll powder once a day.
I understand the anguish. I have not been out in a month. I am now delving for answers on the internet and
looking into Chinese and ayurvedic treatment and a holistic practitioner. Please keep on and don’t despair, pray for the right solution.
Kia says
IF ANYONE FOUND A CURE PLEASE LET US KNOW 🙁 THIS IS SO EMBARRASSING IM TIRED OF LIVING LIKE THIS 🙁
N says
Try drinking baking soda. Dissolve half a teaspoon in boiling water (make sure it’s fully dissolved) and then drink it when it’s cooled down enough for you.
N says
Sorry I meant 1/4 of a teaspoon
Bill says
It seems a common denominator for us all is stress and/or diet. An event or series of, occur in our lives causing increased stress, and in turn does has triggered poor eating habits? One can only wonder. I’ve had the same issues most of us describe going on 2 years. Trying tons of remedies and visits to the doctor to no avail. Long story short this occurred for me when I made a transition from my normal civilian career to active duty military with a family to bring along for the ride. Very stressful and the military is an entirely different world in itself compared to civilian life (you can google stressful jobs and enlisted military shows up a lot next to first responders). My contribution: I have wondered (since my career doesn’t allow me too) for those who live in states (or don’t) with legalized marijuana, can this help? To ease stress, nerves, and in turn I’ve read stress and the stomach (ie digestion) are linked. Has anyone tried this natural remedy, whether smoking or ingesting marijuana products, which is becoming more and more available to us (legally) in the USA?
N says
I’ve stopped smoking marijuana for about 6months now, I’m not sure if that’s the reason why I smell sometimes more than ever before
Gil says
Hey guys, I’ve been having this problem for about 6 months already, it is a weird smell coming from my butt, sometimes it smells like poop, sometimes like something weird (like water or something humid). Along with the smell there’s also this moisture coming from down there and I think it is highly associated with the smell cause ever since I started to smell bad the moisture was there, it only apears whenever I’m sitting. Also, since this problem started, I’ve been heavely constipated, and I’ve never had any problems defecating before this.
2 months ago I went to a gastroenterologist to see what’s going on, he told me that this symptoms were probably due to a bacterial overgrowth that dicomposed the food before my body could absorb the good stuff creating a lot of gas pretty fast. He gave me a prescription, and guess what happened ? the smell, the moisture and the constipation disappeared completely. But it only lasted for two weeks, that were the time I had to take the medicaments.
I’ll give you the names of the meds the dr told me to take but I want to clarify that I’m from Mexico, so the names may be different in your country, the meons were:
Dexivant tab – take one every 24 hrs for 12 days
Flagyl – take one every 12 hrs for 7 days
Dimoflax – same, one every 12 hrs for 7 days
Enterogermina capsules – one every 12 hrs for 7 days (this one is to regenerate the intestinal flora due to the strenght of the antibiotics or something like that)
Since I can’t just buy the medicaments and take’em without a professional’s consent, I’ve been looking for natural ways to solve this problem. One of the best things I found is to drink apple cider vinegar, one “spoon” mixed with a glass of water when I wake up (before eating anything) and one spoon 30 minutes before eating something heavy like breakfast, dinner, etc and one just before go to sleep (this helps me a lot to defecate easier and reduce the smell a lot, but not the moisture :’v. Plus eating a lot of vegetables and drinking 2 liters of water throughout the day.
Something weird about all of this is that I went to take medical tests (blood, pee, poop) and nothing wrong appears to be happening, there’s nothing bad with my blood, pee and poop, no sign of bad bacterias or parasites either and my intestines doesn’t seem to have any physical damage, which makes me believe even more that our problem has something to do to some sort of imbalance in our intestinal flora, and makes sence cause that’s what the dr told me and if there’s some sort of bacterial overgrowth inside us it wont appear in all this medical tests we took cause what we have is not that bad or dangerous, we just have to look in the right place to find a solution to this problem. I know it, cause I felt completely cured during the time I was taking the meds, so the answer has to be close.
I just emailed my doctor telling him that the medication he prescribed me actually worked, and ask him what do I have to do, if I have to keep taking those meds or if he actually has an idea of what could be happening to us and proceed with another treatement. Stay strong ma brudahs together we will overcome this, have faith.
Gil says
Read the post above !!
N says
Use activated charcoal pills
Gil says
Aren’t those pills bad for me if I’m constipated ?
Gil says
Aren’t those pills bad for me if I’m constipated ?
N says
Hi Gil,
It could be I’m not sure, I’ve stopped using those pills because it was only effective for a few days then stopped working. Instead I’ve now taken to having a baking soda drink daily. Try dissolving baking soda/powder (food grade) about a quarter of a teaspoon in boiling water, make sure it’s fully dissolved, then drink it when it’s warm enough for you to consume. You could also add a bit of lemon in the water to help with the flavour. I’ve taken this drink for a week and then stopped, it seems to have worked because now I don’t drink it no more and I still don’t smell. I don’t even use deodorant anymore. I’d recommend giving this a go before you resort to using pills of any kind.
Gil says
What’s your FBO problem ? you smell like poo ? does the smell comes from all your body or only from the butt ?
I saw that the main issue that causes all this problems to us are low acid stomach, not having enough acid in our stomach will make us unable to digest food properly causing undigested proteins and other stuff lto make it’s way into ourgut and ferment and putrify causing gas issues, constipation and shit.
Maybe the baking soda helps to increase the acid levels in the stomach, I’ll check that out. Whatever, if you see this please answer the previous questions I made and tell me if you’re still odor free.
N says
It was more a garbage smell and mainly coming out from my stomach area. I am Odor free most of the time but it comes back sometimes when my diet hasn’t been good for the previous day, so now I drink baking soda water once a week and will carry on till my digestive system goes back to normal. As for Whenever you take activated charcoal, it’s imperative to drink 12-16 glasses of water per day. Activated charcoal can cause dehydration if adequate amounts of water aren’t consumed in tandem. In addition, this helps to flush out the toxins quickly and prevents constipation experienced by some individuals.
Jennifer says
You will want to take something to keep things moving. AC is constipating. I like this product: https://amzn.to/2HfXXTO
Gil says
What’s that for ? if you don’t mind telling me.
Jennifer says
It keeps your bowels moving. 😉
Gil says
Oh thanks 🙂
N says
I’ve had this morning when I was 18years old. It keeps coming and going, I sometimes smell like garbage or sometimes like poo, I take regular showers, but when I put my clothes on I start to smell after a little while. I’ve taken my clothes off to see if it’s my clothes that smell or not but when I take a sniff at them, it doesn’t smell. I’ve shaved down below and make sure that it’s dry before I put clothes on, this seemed to help at first but recently the garbage smell came back with more force, worse than ever. I’ve been taking activated charcoal pills and drinking yakult for a healthy gut and having a lot of fruits. Today I thought I’ll try something different, i dissolved half a teaspoon of baking soda in a mug of boiling water then drank it when it cooled down, this seems to have taken the smell away for now.
This problem is really embarrassing, I see people get off train seat next to me, I avoid linking up with friends and I hate going to team meetings in case I start to smell.
N says
A Muslim friend of mine has advised me to fast how they do, to not drink any food or water between sunrise and sunset for 30 days straight. I’m soo desperate I’m going to try anything.
NCgirl says
I appreciate this article very much. I have been dealing with this issue for years. My holistic practitioner who uses ayurvedic herbs and put me on a restricted diet has helped so much! He treats the symptoms, and although I have IBS, he explained that the undigested food particles go into the blood stream and decay which is why I would smell like poo. Now you mention the science behind it being a deficiency in enzymes that metabolize foods and that there is a build up of VOCs. It makes total sense. I was to take activated charcoal in water, and the Ayurvedic medicine,and liver cleanse. I drank a tea made with coriander, cumin,and fennel seeds and ginger. One teaspoon for every quart of water. Eliminate sugar,dairy,beef,pork,white potatoes, no raw vegetables like salad because they cause toxin buildup and are hard to digest,along with peanuts. I could only have sweet potatoes and could only have white meat in the form of chicken,turkey and fish. I had to stay away from fruits and tomatoes, until I reached a particular point and had to eat Looots of vegetables, usually in the form of stews. I also under the advice of a family friend got muscle testing. This helped identify which specific foods I had to halt. Which would be different for each person I believe. When I go back after this phase he will check again and see what I can reintroduce. In this time I’ve also visited a gastroenterologist who told me I had an anal fissure and recommended sitz baths and hemorrhoid cream. I found a lot of relief,until I became constipated, and it was due to the need to drink more water on these medications which included activated charcoal for gas. Because of the stress of this condition until I became more confident with the regiment and could under his advice eliminate stress. I would also have Yogi Tea: Kava Stress Relief tea so I wouldn’t trigger any thing with my nervousness and stress of my commute, work and classes. The problems such as gas,bloating, fecal smell had been reduced from every day,down to once in every blue moon,because I’d followed the diet and stayed on the medicine. He explained it would take 3 months to heal, and to clean my system because if all the toxins. I had increased bowel movements, more energy, and the feeling I was more in control of this! Which changed my life! But it has taken longer, and due to being on a student budget I couldn’t afford the visits and meds. So while I still follow the diet for the most part, I’m only taking the pills in small amounts. When I don’t take them I have issues with the smell once I poop,and it lingers. Which has me thinking it’s a buildup of toxins. So it really gives merit to your suggestion that there is a metabolic disorder. I believe that the meds he recommended strengthened my digestion but also assisted my body in the detoxification of the VOC’s. I do plan to go back to him once I can afford it. I wanted to share this story because everyone should know there is hope to turn this around. It’s a challenging process of detoxification, strengthening the gut which leads to overall health. Just stay with it and be persistent.
Jennifer says
WOW! Thank you for this reply! I think a lot of people will find this very encouraging and helpful!
Jonny says
I’m a man and I’ve had same problems since 15 and now 31, I’ve had all the tests known to British nhs (including the camera up intestine…. twice!!!!😭 not nice) camera down throat, numerous courses of tablets and antibiotics etc (you all no the drill) and same fucking shite from doctors🤬 how can they have a cure for athletes foot and treat cancer to the best they can with kemo therapy etc and not keep are illness at bay or even know that it exists in our body when they test us🙃 just remember you are not paranoid! Your family members and friends won’t tell you in most scenarios cause smelling like poo is usually something people say as a joke to one another (I don’t like u cause you smell of poo etc) it’s not the norm to smell like poo cheese fish and in my case at work I’ve been told I smelled of burning plastic and fire (don’t recall eating plastic or fire🤔) which after hearing certain comments sometimes ya click on what people are getting at, it’s all a big laugh to them and makes you judge everyone around you and their loyalty to you , myself I would take a friend/family member to one side and tell them about it but that’s after experiencing what we have all gone through and still going through coz it’s not a nice thing to experience as we know, but stay strong people coz suicide is not the answer 👍🏻 Thanks for the advice everyone and I’m gunna try this fasting for a week, what have everyone’s results been after it?
N says
I know exactly what you mean. My best friends girlfriend sometimes used to make off hand comments saying I smell, then I would ask her ‘really’ she would then reply ‘no just kidding’, when I’d ask my mate to tell me the truth if I smell or not he would say no that I don’t smell, but his girlfriend would make other jokes as well saying that he’s gotten used to the smell.
Try out fasting it’s worked for me, I also drank baking soda (dissolve about half or a quarter teaspoon in boiling water) every night before going to bed followed by drinking plenty of water. I now drink baking soda once a week or in two weeks time and occasionally fast here and there. I haven’t smelled in a long time but it does come back randomly though especially when I’m rushing about, frustrated/stressed or when I’ve had a bad diet couple of days in a row, so I guess I’m not fully healed.
James says
Hello everyone, I, like most of you suffered from the smell. The smell of death, the smell of poop or sewage. It all started back in 2007, when I started to notice the smell, especially when I got nervous or sweat. But like most I thought that it was all in my head and just didn’t believe that it was me until one day a girl at work pulled me aside and said “ you haven’t been smelling fresh lately and you might want to take care of that”. That day I realized that something was wrong and over the last 10 years the smell became worse. I did research and research, from doctors to specialists and different kind of probiotics, digestive enzymes, fibers and antibiotics and nothing helped. I went to forums and read everyone’s comments but no one had a real solution. Every tree hugger said it was the diet and eating meat causes the smell so I stopped eating meat for a while but nothing happened. I lost respect at work because people called me names and made jokes about the smell everytime I came around saying things like “it smells like shit here” or asked me if I had farted, and even the managers gave me a hard time. I stopped working out, stopped socializing and became lonely. I finally quit my job and started doing side works that I hated doing but they were outdoors so I felt like at least I didn’t have to worry about anyone smelling my odor anymore. I had lost all hope for life like many and I felt like my life was on hold because of this smell. But I wasn’t going to give up that easy, I signed up for medical for the first time in my life. This time I found a gastroenterologist who was open minded and was willing to help. I explained everything to him and said we needed to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy, but he didn’t find anything. So he said have you ever been tested for parasites? Long story short, he prescribed me a pill called FLAGYL . This pill gave me my life back, after taking it for five days almost all of the smell is gone for 5 days now and counting. It was parasites this whole time, who knew. Who knew it was that simple. Hope this helps anyone going through what i went through.
Farts McGee says
So how about a foloow up report on the FLAGYL. Did it do the trick permanently?
Keith says
I just wanted to say THANK-YOU for writing this post and for doing so in a respectful, yet frank manner. I also wanted to say THANK-YOU to all the commenters. I’ve learned more about whatever-the-hell this is that we are suffering from- going on 9 years of completely having my life destroyed by this- from the article and the information from the comments.
Now I’d like to add my two cents: my horror story started about 9 years ago and has become so much worse over the years. I’m now 34 and have tried everything, but being unable to hold a job because of this crap (pun heavily intended) I have no insurance and no way to see a specialist regarding this. But something that kinda has started to help with the general extreme discomfort from it all, both mentally and physically, and really can help with the smell is an ozone generator. I’ve only had mine like 3 weeks and I get the science behind how the machine works, yet I don’t get it (make sense?) and I can’t even try to explain it all without confusing the hell out of myself let alone everyone else. What has happened though is while i have the generator on it almost instantly causes my butt issues to go away and the smell is gone completely which is awesome but now for the bad part. It only does this when the machine is on, maybe after long-term use it will actually kill/stop whatever it is I have? The other bad side: there’s a lot of differing opinions on the use of a home ozone generator so do your research and make your own decision on that (FYI there are some risk but to me the good outweighs the bad and so far I’ve really been happy with mine.) I’m not to the point where I am brave enough to drink ozonated water but I’m going to try soon.
I don’t now if this information is of any use to anyone but I thought I would say something and just let you guys know about it. I still have lots of personal “research” to do with this machine. I got a cheap one so who knows if I will love it a month from now but so far so good.
Thank you again for the article. I look forward to reading your past work and just looking through your site. –KWM
N says
Has anyone had a colonic hydrotherapy, if so where there any changes?
John says
Hello everyone,I’m 17years old and From Greece!Everything started when I was 13 and I realized it at school flies would follow me everywhere in the road while going there and back and many kids would say what smells like that bad and stuff like that..Later I realized that even if I showered 2times a day bad smell wouldn’t leave it looks like a curse my life got completely ruined by it I doctors have no idea about it:/flies still follow me and I still smell bad and after hearing many people saying about the bad smell I heard all of the up like gas,sweat,fish,pop and all of them up there..!Please help I was sexually abused(back part right under my back like my hole yea)by the way on my 9 from my brother who was 12!I Please help:/I hope all of this is anonymous
TypeShi says
I was [email protected] by my cousin at a young age (between 5-7, he was 13-14) and I also have this shit smell problem.l wish I saw this comment sooner.
J C says
And yes it will be septemtember cause if it isn’t done by then I’ll be thirty six then how am I the 35 degree so before my birthdate I’ll be back in heaven and won’t be bound by time or ageing any older cause you know what happens if I fail and don’t get there by then well you would be to dumb to realize that I will be 36 and it be hell all over do you get it the three sixes slow to catch on hey well I’m not I’m ten moves ahead and forty back all the time until my purpose is fulfilled and stop hanging around worry and confused there not good friends to anyone neither is fear find a new mate in yourself called faith and find god through the flow of your path that was intended for you stop trying to be possevive of material wealth you can visualise your own material objects mansions hoverboards damn brethren you can fly if you want I got hit by a bus ran over by a train and it felt so good I want to do it again you can own a plane you can own a train you can manifest anything why buy what they sell
K L says
This has been the most helpful thread I’ve been able to find on the internet thus far. It is so hard to explain all of the torture that this issue puts you through. I come home from work every day after having to hear people hint about how I smell, spray Lysol and perfume, etc. this must have started for me within the last year because I’ve never truly dealt with this before. I can’t smell anything most of the time but it is strange because I sit at a desk all day and when I’m sitting in a certain position I can smell it. I’m 23 and also going to school and I’m constantly paranoid when I see people sniffling that they are smelling me, or that someone will say something and I just cannot get away from the humiliation. I’ve had several people ask to move to a different desk because of my smell. My husband thinks it’s all in my head but I know it can’t be. It truly makes you think you must be going crazy at times because the people that you are comfortable asking say they don’t smell anything but then you hear people talking about “the smell” and giving you glances. I don’t know if this changes anything but I’ve never been an avid coffee drinker until this past year so maybe that has something to do with it? I’m also dealing with a shadow above my upper lip that is supposedly caused by hormonal issues so maybe that’s a sign? I have spent so much money on fragrance, soap, air fresheners, laundry fragrances etc and it’s obviously not an issue of hygiene. I want to quit my job because of all the shit I’ve had to endure but I’m in fear of finding a new job and being the smelly person there too. I’m going to try a few of the things above and I will keep everyone updated on this journey. My heart broke when I read the stories above because no one else understands. This has been so hard and I cannot even imagine how the people that have went through this for years feel. Praying for you all.
GP says
Hey, did any of the thing you’ve tried work? I’m already vegetarian so I think meat is not an issue, but I don’t know what steps I should take to eliminate this.
M says
Hi everyone,
I’m sorry that you all have to endure these things. My heart goes out to all of you. I read all of the posts and I wish I could make it all go away for all of you. I hope that somehow this problem will be solved and you all will be able to better enjoy life. I will be praying for you as I don’t have a detonate solution to this problem. Don’t give up.
Girl says
I smell like poop
Rex says
I’ve had this problem over a decade! 2nd day so I’m not sure if it’s working but I’ve got a good feeling. This might be the ticket, chia seeds and flax seeds . And lots of water. Google how to use , I just take a spoon full washed with water in morning and afternoon.. I think the flax should be crushed because they can gel up and choke you or something. I crushed half. But it seems the seeds work with your kolin. Google the benefits . If this works please share, I want to save lives! Don’t give up !
DP says
Recently my body odor became very strong and for the first time was like rotting fish. I was worried that maybe it was time to step back from my job to deal with it and avoid the extreme embarrassment that I was going through. Whether or not it was related to TMAU, I decided to look into changing my routine to see if some of the solutions that people use could help me. I am now focusing on a low-Choline diet. I do not drink very much coffee and am mostly vegan at this point. I drink Matcha tea, take chlorophyll (and gave up on Activated Charcoal). I drink very small amounts of Kombucha and take a fiber/probiotic combination every night. The biggest part of this though is that I started taking B2 (Riboflavin), which sometimes keeps symptoms at bay for those with TMAU. I cannot stress enough the profound effect this has had taking the B2. It helps to take care of the VOCs that are the cause of my bad odors. It also acts as a stool softener, which is helpful in preventing small cuts during bowel movements that have made my situation more challenging. All these years trying to kill off Candida and trying to cover up odors, and all it took was four days to eliminate the problem by finding an inexpensive vitamin to cleanse the odor out. Fingers crossed that my dietary changes and the B2 work long-term. Worth a try.
C says
Hello all. Does anyone know if there is updated reasearch or testing in 2018? Thank you
Jennifer says
I am currently looking into several sources right now for new information.
Stinky Pete says
I have had this same problem for about 15 years now. Friends and family have all hinted joked and laughed at me behind my back, snide remarks, blaming someone else but having a dig and I am almost ready to take a nose dive in front of a train or whatever. I cut myself off from EVERYONE. No friends left, no family other than my missus and 2 kids, all others cut out. I have tried to end it all no less than 3 times, first time was like a trial run, had family try and get me committed. I lost my job but my missus of 21+ years is always there even at times where she should have kicked me to the kerb and got on with life. I have had some serious assaults charges from younger days when people would comment while drinking. My GP denies anything, cbt psychologist couldn’t help me so after my 20 maximum appointments are done I get ditched regardless of whether I have made a slight benefit or no progress. I have run out of options.
Jacob says
Has anyone tried a Fecal Transplant?
It seems to be the cure for a wide variety disorders that doctors have been at a lost to be able to treat. When done correctly everything is cleaned out and killed first and then a fecal sample is very carefully selected from extremely healthy individual and then processed before transplanted. Your start from scratch with just tested and proven health bacteria that grows. Only about 2% of potential donors are excepted but . Interestingly over weight people get as skinny as their donor after wards Most States have one hospital that is trained to do it. Result have been outstanding so far curing a wide variety of syndromes and incurable conditions.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Fecal+Transplant&&view=detail&mid=2E5156D0C2D31AFF931E2E5156D0C2D31AFF931E&&FORM=VRDGAR
Noz says
Recently I bought a few items from amazon Liver Rejuv and Nature’s aid digesteeze milk thistle (look for ingredients milk thistle, dandelion root and burdock, these are know for cleansing liver) it has improved me a lot, only sometimes I smell but the strength of smell has gone down a lot. When I drink miso soup it gets rid of the smell almost instantly I think that’s because of the fermented tofu which is high in friendly bacteria. Also I’ve completely stopped caffeine intake, I’ve cut out coffee, energy drinks, fizzy drinks etc because these ingredients stop the liver from functioning properly. I stop smelling for a long while once I’ve pooped, so I think the problem lies in our gut, liver and kidneys. I will be taking on fasting for 30 days straight to sort of service my body and I will update you guys on whether the smell has completely gone.
Chris says
I am a 12 year old kid. This problem start occurring about 5 – 6 weeks ago after someone said that I pooped my pants. I took that as a joke and I laughed it off. Until several of my friends and classmates would cover their nostril and run off saying that I smell like sh*t. Flies will occasionally circle me as well. I’m open for suggestions on how to fix this awful smell. I’m considering trying out a few of the recommendations some people have left for others.
alex says
are you constipated? i have that issue as well (though not as severe) and it could be due to severe constipation
Chris says
Awh, this sucks. I hate walking into 7th grade knowing that I smell like I pooped my pants. I can’t even talk to people without them lifting up their shirt to cover their nostrils. Most of them think that my hygiene is horrible yet I shower often, roughly 2 – 3 times a day and I also spend minutes putting deodorant. This smell has become so bad I can smell it myself. My parents won’t do crap about it either after telling them constantly that I have this issue. I’m planning on trying several methods such as removing dairy products in my diet and eliminating sodas, energy drinks, and coffee. I’ve found a few supplements that I’ve saved up to get so I can finally be myself again without ever having to worry about someone thinking “Man, this kid smells like ass.”
I’ll probably do a follow up to this if the smell revokes.
MR T says
I will tell my story, when I was at university, someone said to someone else that I stunk of shit, there was a smell and I believed it. That was it, for the next 12 years I believed it, I could smell this awful smell, but due to exercise about 6 years ago my mind was not focused on it, and that is when my thoughts changed.
For me it was a mental issue, rather than physical
I appreciate everything everyone is going through.
Bee says
Thank you for spreading the word and some light on these issues. A lot of blogs I’ve gone to on the subject of body odor offer the same suggestion that there’s a lack of hygiene almost indefinitely and then proceed to tell grown people how to wipe themselves properly. Some point to profuse sweating as the reason. While all that is well and good, a lot of people don’t touch on FBO in a serious or helpful manner to people who are dealing with it which I assume much of their audience. I appreciate this 🙂
Jennifer says
My pleasure! I am glad I can shed some light on this very misunderstood issue. I firmly believe that until you have walked in someone else’s shoes you should refrain from making assumptions like a lot of those other sites seem to do.
Brigitte Simons says
I have this problem as well. My heart goes out to all of you! I am still looking for answers as well but I have found something that helps a lot. Liquid Chlorophyll. It does make me smell like a wet dog if I am really working out hard, but it completely eliminates the poo smell.
Farts McGee says
I have been dealing with this as well for about 6 months. I can poop in the morning and then shower right afterwards…go to work and after sitting a couple hours I start to get moisture between my butt cheeks which is the source of the shit smell. Yes…it’s really embarrassing when someone comes in your office and says “man it smells like ass in here!” The only thing that helps is that my office is directly across the hall from the office bathrooms so I can try to blame it on them.
Also, if I have to poop at work it sucks bad because the smell tends to linger and stick to me through the rest of the day. I usually have to make one or two trips back to the bathroom to rewipe my butt and there is usually some poop leakage. Probably due to internal hemorrhoids. It doesn’t matter how well I wipe, even when using wet wipes to clean myself, I can’t seem to get the poop smell to go away.
Right now my diet is pretty poor. I eat fast food lunches from McDonalds and Burger King, drink coffee and Mountain Dew daily. Also eat pizza at least twice a week. Basically a lot of greasy and fatty foods with lots of bread and carbs.
I have also ordered chlorophyll pills which I have tried and they actually do seem to help a lot with the smell.
They do turn your poop green but so what.
But I am going to straighten up my diet and drink water instead of caffeinated drinks first and see where that takes me. I don’t want to have to rely on taking pills to mask the problem! I just want to smell normal again!
Someone else mentioned an antibiotic called Flagyl that killed the bacteria in their GI tract and it was working for them. Has anyone else tried this?
hello says
Hi, I also have the same problem. I’m wondering if anyone has tried the TMAU/Candida/leaky gut diets and if they help at all? I think this issue might have something to do with that
GP says
Hey guys, I’ve been having the same problem for about a year and its rough because I’m in HIGHSCHOOL and that’s the worst time because literally a bunch of people is always around you. This is getting me stressed out and now I stopped talking to a lot of my friends (except my close friends) because its embarrassing. For me, the smell lingers after I use the bathroom. I use like 5 spritzes of perfume every day but it only lasts a few hours. People have been really nice to not say it to my face, but I can tell they notice. When I ask my parents, they think I’m paranoid because they don’t smell anything…I’m assuming they’re immune to the smell at this point. Any suggestions would help because I’m usually social and I hate changing how I am because of this nasty problem. I’m gonna start drinking a lot of water, lemon water, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in water, and abstain from sugar. Wish me luck:) I just hope this smell ends before college LOL.
I am holy and blameless says
Are you a vegetarian? Is it possible you are not feeding your body enough complete protein? My dad said if you don’t have complete protein you don’t use any of the protein. Is it possible you are wasting protein because it is not complete? Or maybe you are burning more calories then you are taking in? Do you have to rest a lot?
Naz says
Guys I was in the same boat as you I smelled like poop or sometimes garbage even after a shower and without using the toilet. I tried everything which worked for a bit then the smell came back after a while, I gave up caffein, tried drinking Apple cider vinegar, charcoal pills, chlorophyll liquid, baking soda drink, pre and probiotic pills, fasting, but it always came back after a short while.
I decided to try protein shakes as my next step, I drink it as a a meal replacement for 2 meals, my protein shake is packed with vitamins/minerals/pre & probiotics, on evening time I drink miso soup followed by a probiotic pill and apple cider vinegar pill. Since then I’ve stopped smelling of any bad odours, it’s been 4 weeks, I only occasionally smell of bananas (my protein shake flavour).
Naz says
Before drinking miso soup I drink green tea and add prebiotic powder, this acts like a fertiliser for probiotic.
Aubrey says
What brand is it?
Benjamin F Campbell says
This has been very helpful to me.
I really thought I was the only one.
Thank you everyone for commenting.
Naz says
Hello everyone, I think I’ve found the solution. Try replacing breakfast and dinner with protein shakes. Now I smell of bananas due to its flavour. Also during the day I drink miso soup and an apple cider vinegar pill. I’ve tried everything else such as, charcoal pill, baking soda, drinking apple cider vinegar, fasting, but these only work short term then the smell of poo n sometimes garbage comes back again. I’ve been drinking protein shakes for around a month, occasionally I don’t drink it but the smell still hasn’t come back. I hope it works for you all.
Grace says
Dear all. I feel for you all. I’m going through the same thing. It’s extreamly embarrassing. I have gone to doctors, tried alternative medicine, gone to holistic therapists, psychics. I’m losing my will to live. 3 years now suffering. Can’t socialise, sitting on a bus is torture for me and others around me. I tried a vegan diet and made me go to the loo a lot with diarrhoea and made things worse. I noticed sugary foods really enhances the smell by 100. This all happened when I hit rock bottom. I mean really hit rock bottom.
A reflexology said that when she worked on my feet she noticed that my small intestine is no n existent which is putting pressure on my large intestine. She suggested I use use chaga. It’s a mushroom that has strong anti properties like fungal, bacteria, antiseptic, anti everything. It doesn’t work. Nothing is working. I’m so deeply depressed. I have no friends now. Feel so alone. My boyfriend and I gave a relationship from a distance and before were together I shower immediately and a few times during our time together. I suffered with stomach problems since before I was born and mum could keep anything down. After my birth I was colic for 6 months and didn’t stop crying for 6 months. As I got older I was always getting tummy bugs and a child. As a teenager I suffered with acne and ibs. Still suffer now at age 35. My life is ruined, I can’t talk to anyone, I’m a complete mess and since this happened I went back smoking after being off them for 8 years. I lost jobs because of this. I work for an agency and work in different hospitals so it’s ok for me because they are not stuck with me. I’m devastated. I’m on a waiting list to get a colonoscopy and hopfully they will find something that will put an end to my misery. I’m very spiritual. I listen to healing angelic music all the time and I try to attract full health and wellbeing to myself.
It’s been a long emotional journey. Hope someone finds something that really helps. I like the sound of the protein shakes I read above. Thanks for that xxx.
I’m taking pure spirilina tabs I bought them yesterday. And i will get magnesium today too.
I’ll post back here if anything helps.
Guys I wish you all the best of luck and from my heart I’m sorry your going through this.
Sending love to you all xxx
En says
Have you tried protein shakes?
Naz says
Quick update.
Hello everyone. Protein shakes has really worked for me, it’s been several months now and the smell of poop hasn’t come back. Even when I’ve reintroduced morning coffees. Try and get protein shakes packed with multiple vitamin, prebiotics and probiotics.
Diane says
I am also having luck with probiotics. In the morning I take one dose of PB8 probiotics, one B2, one Chlorophyll softgel, and one Calcium Magnesium Zinc tablet. At night I take one Walgreen’s Probiotic + Fiber capsule, one more B2, and one more Cal-Mag-Zinc tablet. I’m doing better controlling the odor than I have in a very long time.
Diane says
I just have a follow-up to my earlier comment. I have a routine that seems to be working for me. In the morning I take two PB8 probiotic capsules. After lunch I take a dose of a Calcium-Magnesium-Zinc supplement. A few hours later I take one B2 capsule. After dinner I take five Walgreen’s Probiotic Plus Fiber capsules. The game-changer for me has been the Walgreen’s product. I have taken it for a very long time but avoided the full dose since I thought it created too much bulk. It turns out I just needed to stick it out those first few days until my body adjusted. I recommend buying it from their website. It is about half the price of the same product in store. I am now eating pretty much whatever I like. I guess my issue was food that was just passing through my digestive tract way too slowly and over the course of about three to four days would continue breaking down and causing the horrible odors. I’m still going to have to be careful, but after a few weeks I think this is going to continue working for me.
Key says
Been going through this since freshman year of college.. been having stomach issues way before then. It was really worse when I was working at a desk job drinking Starbucks everyday. It got better up until I caught COVID now it’s back 10000 stronger. I’m going to try to cut sugar and drink protein shakes. Will update
Aubrey says
I really need help. It makes me feel suicidal. I’ve went to every doctor you can think of. There’s no tonsil stones, the gastro doctor said that he can’t help because it not related, the physician said there’s nothing wrong, my dental hygiene is fine, my gynecologist said that they couldn’t find anything. I just want this to end. At least a temporary fix until I find what’s wrong. Acv doesn’t work long, lemons doesn’t help, I keep spending money but nothing helps. I rather end it all than to live like this for the rest of my life 😩 Any suggestions would be helpful please
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
alex says
i have this issue as well and i know WHY, but i don’t know how to permanently fix it. i have chronic constipation and sometimes it gets so bad that the smell leaks from my pours and then i smell like shit. fun. the only way to temporarily fix it is to drink something mixed with a laxative powder, and it’ll flush everything out. it’s not fun. i don’t even realize i smell until someone tells me. i don’t even know when im constipated because i’m so used to it, pooping only 2 times a week is my normal, it’s been like that for years.
so, to all of you here, if you smell like poop…it might be constipation. or not.
good luck to all of you <3
College kid 2019-2021 says
I feel so much better knowing im not the only one dealing with this. It hit me 3 months before my junior year ended therefore I was lucky enough to not deal with the negative comments for that long. In my senior year, (2019-2020) it didn’t hit me the first month until 2 months later that’s when the smell began to appear as urine and sometimes poop. I also realized there were some girls who were dealing with hormonal issues but i was on birth conrtol during the time it happned to me again in my senior year so I dont think hormones could be the issue. I was lucky to have COVID hit (prayers to those out there) because I was so sad and had missed classes and exams tests to avoid the smell. I was lucky enough to graduate. It was gone for a good year while we were virtual until my sophmore year in College started in person. It’s hard to get a job, interviews, be in classrooms without the smell disturbing anyone. The smell has gotten worse to the smell of feces and I dont know what to do. I wouldn’t wish this on my enemy, no one deserves to go through this. The worse part is my family can’t smell it! This is affecting my grades as finals are two weeks from now and dont know how to explain this to my roomate who can smell it sometimes. I’m willing to make a group chat so we can talk about eachother’s methods to talk about what worked and not as well as how it got to us. Just reply to this comment! I will get back shortly. Good luck to us all, and if you’re upset, just remember you’re not alone and we’re all going through this together. Have thick skin
College kid 2019-2021 says
Diane and Naz said protein shakes with probiotics, vitsamins, ad prebiotics have been working with them. I believe the problem may lie in our stomach?
Wendi Crawford says
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L says
Hey everyone, my names Lucas. I remember the day this first began. I was walking out of class with my friend when he jokingly said that I shit my pants. I laughed it off but over the course of the week I began hearing jokes about it consistently. I began searching and thought it was a hygiene issue like we all once did. Cleaned myself incredibly well and still saw nothing. I was terrified of going to my parents about this so I was helpless. (P.S. if that is what’s stopping you then go talk to your parents right fucking now or you will regret it) i was mid freshman year when it started, now I’m a junior. The smell is worse now I think. It weirdly seems not there 24/7 but then it gets mentioned out of the blue. I hear people whisper, it stinks in here, who smells, and in one case I heard the response from one of my football teammates, “it’s the fat kid.” That was last week. Sometimes I feel like I get a faint whiff but it feels all in my head it’s torture. I tried taking chlorophyll pills but after 3 days I heard one kid say “it smells like Lucas but just a different version.” God this shit gets to you man. I swear I feel like I’ve lost my high school and youth experience. I feel like it was taken from me. This issue alone is what caused me to abandon religion. I’ve begun to starve myself because im wondering if it’s due to constipation. I lost 10 pounds this past week, eating less than 1000 cal a day and lifting weights vigorously for 2 hours 5 days a week. Starting to feel very weak. At this point I’m so fearful about my mental health that Im genuinely afraid of killing myself, so I had to go to my parents. I just got done speaking with my mom and it went very well. Setting an appointment with a gastroenterologist. I’ll actually come back and tell you guys what they say like nobody else on this fucking page does. Maybe my solution will be yours too. If you want to compare your situation to mine, I’m 260lbs, 6’2, white male, ate an absolutely horrible diet until the last few weeks, acquired the smell at 14, now 17, washes my clothes daily sometimes even if they are clean, wash myself incredibly well in the shower, rinsing my loofah every time I put it on a different body part, uses large amounts of soap, puts body powder on my butt every morning, gets a tiny bit of leakage during the day of a clear fluid I’m not familiar with from my butt, sweats, has anxiety, smokes weed every day, vapes, plays sports
That’s all I got, hope my response is good and there’s a way out of this hell. I swear to you all if my gastroenterologist says there’s nothing I can do I will end my life, this is unlivable. See y’all soon ✌️
L says
Hey guys, it’s been a while. So I’ve been to several doc visits and I found out the cause of my issue. If you have been eating very badly then you most likely share the same answer. I was simply constipated. They did an x ray of my gut and I had moderate to severe constipation. The doc said to take 8 doses of miralax with water for a night to help with clean out. I did it and just got my second x ray. It looks a lot better and I’ve noticed improvement with those around me. I hear far less comments but not 0, as I still am constipated. He said to continue the doses every weekend if possible so I’m hoping that I can finally get rid of this thing over time! The best part is Miralax is available for anyone at their local pharmacy so if you’ve been having this issue, try a few clean outs, or get an x ray. I’ll keep you guys posted for later results.🥳
Za says
Hi, Lucas , could I add you on instagram or facebook? I really want to ask you more… ಥ‿ಥ(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
me says
what’s your ig? i’m having the EXACT same problem as lucas. if you’re seeing this my ig is lgndoitm
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
i apologise for the long message says
im 14 but this smell started whej i was 13 but i’ve had it less than a year. i absolutely despise whatever condition or disease this is because it’s ruined my life. At school people would complain about a smell and it would change all the time. honestly i’ve heard it all and i can’t tell if a lot of people know it’s me or not, they probably do. i hated going to school and even faked sick sometimes. i have church and i don’t wanna go to that. even today im going to fake sick in hopes i won’t have to go. reading all these comments and seeing people say they’ve had this smell for like a decade scares me cause i thought this would eventually go away. I can’t smell it, my family that lives with me can’t smell it but others can. also i’ve self diagnosed my self with hyperhydrosis cause around 10 months ago i started sweating very quickly even with deodorant and even in the cold and im not sure why. so obviously im dealing with the poop smell and the sweat smell. lucky me. anyways back to now i have been in holidays for a while but i have to go back to school now and im dreading it. just before school ended i visited a doctor who said he couldn’t smell it but i knew that would happen cause the smell doesn’t occur constantly. sometimes it’s straight after i shower, 2 hours after i shower or 5 hours after i shower. honestly ik tired of it and am willing to try anything. i believe it’s hormonal because i have a dark shadow on my upper lip and have chin acne. im thinking of taking chlorophyll and baking soda water im not sure how i’ll get the chlorophyll considering my family thinks im imagining it. also if it is hormonal i don’t think this will work because they seem to deal with gut issues. also i want to note this problem started after wearing masks was a thing idk if the at has anything to do with it. i’m thinking of removing dairy from diet because it also makes my stomach hurt. i pray every night that this will go away and it hasn’t i’ve cried over this a lot and i don’t wanna live like this anymore.
Brian says
Try golden raisins.
JL says
It’s refreshing to be able to relate to so many others on this, I wish there was a facebook group or some forum where we could get together and try to come up with a solution to this problem. I’ve been dealing with this mentally for over 20 years since I was in my late teens. The mental part is the hardest, it’s completely demoralizing to walk around in a world where people simply think you don’t wash your ass. Thinking back on my youth in middle/high school I believe it has always been a problem and I was just oblivious to it. I believe for many of us there is a just a day when the light bulb comes on and we realize ‘OMG, I stink’. I know for me I immediately starting showering multiple times per day, scrubbing my body/butt like an insane OCD person and was hyper aware of my surroundings, people’s facial reactions, comments people made while in public, etc. I couldn’t find a fix after seeing a doctor whose only recommendation was charcoal pills. For the past 20 years I’ve drowned myself in a toxic combination of prescription pills (opiates, benzos, amphetamines) and alcohol to numb the pain. I have only been able to date women that are below my “league” so to speak. (Whether that be physical and/or mental intelligence) or just bat shit crazy LOL I’ve been fortunate with my job that I was very good at it and had the respect of my peers simply because of how good I was/am. But that obviously didn’t stop the random comments from people, people walking up and making blatant fart noises towards me, etc. I’ve been working from home for 5 years so that has relieved at least that stress of going into an office. I finally saw the light and have been making a concerted effort to change my lifestyle, over the past year I’ve quit prescription meds, smoking, and am very close to quitting alcohol completely. I saw a GI doctor yesterday and have an EGD/colonoscopy scheduled. Unfortunately the earliest appt is 4 months out but at least I’m on the schedule. I don’t believe (at least for me) it’s a gut issue, probiotic issue, or any other sort of magic pill or food/diet change will solve the problem (although I’m willing to try anything). I think it’s a physical issue, almost like my anorectum region is an “outtie”, even though the doctor I saw 20 years ago said there was nothing “physically” wrong with me (no tears or any obvious anorectal disorders) Anyhow, I can totally relate to the “friends and family say they don’t smell it” issue as well. I believe this is because they know how much it affects us mentally and just don’t have the heart to tell us the truth. This also makes it very difficult to be able to diagnose the effectiveness of so called “fixes” with diet, exercise, pills, etc. because in general we’re all nose blind to ourselves. Well, this is getting super long but I’m glad I found this article and will be checking back.
Vinícius says
hello, could you share your Facebook or Instagram?
Smelly says
i cant anymore. im a 12 year old kid who goes through being made fun of every single day. it doesnt help that i can’t speak to anyone since i have anxiety. i dont know what it is but i assume its some constipation issue. im probably the most hygienic person in my classes. i wear 2 pairs of underwear, shower every single day and always make sure my ass is 100% fucking clean. i also always wear my pe kit underneath to try and hide the smell. it’s starting to effect my life in so many aspects and i am becoming so depressed because of it. i cry every single night knowing i have school the next day. if anyone has ANYTHING that can help me i beg. i know most of these posts are from 2017/2018 but someone please respond. my email is [email protected] if anyone wants to speak to me. im to scared to speak to anyone as ill only get made fun of. the only way out of this is suicide. i cant live like this. in fact im in tears right now writing this. someone please find a cure.
if your like me to please email me and id love to talk.
just know your not alone.
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Poosweat says
This problem has greatly and negatively affected my mental health. I’ve had my kidneys and liver tested, but the doctors just say I’m healthy. I drink plenty of water and eat a clean diet, I also run everyday because I hope this will help me sweat out toxins. But everyday people at work say I smell and it greatly upsets me. I’m very hygienic, I wash my clothes everyday before work, I wear deodorant and aftershave, i spray my clothes with a fabric spray to try to dull the smell. Then by the end of the work day I smell like feces. Its honestly awful and I wish for life to end so I don’t have to deal with this anymore
Harry says
I’ve dealt with this for about 2 years now. I feel like I’ve tried everything I can. I wipe and wash. I’ve taken chlorophyll but it doesn’t seem to work. I’m 18 and in high school so it’s hard to change my diet since I don’t have too much control over what food I buy. I told my parents about this and they don’t seem to believe me. After years of telling them about it, they have taken me to a gynecologist. The doctor hasn’t said anything about the smell but he has reacted to it. He says that it may be something to do with constipation. I agree since when I hold it in the smell gets worse and people give off more reactions. Luckily, I have some friends that still wanna hang out but they hate the smell. They don’t say anything directly but hint that I need to shower or wash my ass. I’m going off to college in the fall and I’m scared that I will be labeled as the smelling guy and no one will want to hang out with me. It’s to the point that I’d rather end myself than deal with all of that. I miss being normal. It started right when I was trying to come out of my shell. This has reversed all that I’ve worked for. At some point, I want to start a family. I want to have kids. I love to play and teach kids. I find it so rewarding. I want that future but whatever this is, makes that future seem like just a dream. I’m scared I will have to spend the rest of my life in isolation. I feel so lonely. If anyone wants to talk to me about some of their experiences, I would love to hear them. Just seeing that I’m not the only one dealing with this makes me feel better. My Instagram is harry_toar27. DM me. I would love to talk. 🙂