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I smell like poop all the time

For the past year, I have suffered from a mysterious condition that is really messing up my life.
people near me cover their noses and cough sometimes when I'm near, and it just hurts me so much because I don't know what to do other than bathe.. I was two times a day and always put on deodarant.
So why is it that I smell like so bad?
The time it started was when I was in a situation where I was trying to keep myself from going to the bathroom..
I had to delay at the moment, so I held myself in for, well, two to three days.
But ont the third day, trung to hold it in, I passed a small amount of gas- and from there, my whole life changed.
People looked around and stared at me, bribing their hands up to their noses as I was near.
This is SO embarrassing to talk about,.. But I really need help.
I can't even visit the doctor because I am devestatingly embarrssed.

My diet consists of medium amount of fruits and vegetables, and I usually eat a lot of grain.
I always eat a yogurt a day..
The smell gets worse when I get nervous- I think the problem has to do with my muscles or tissues and not my digestive system..
I really need to be able to go out in public without not being able to raise my head.
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Why do you think that it isn't your digestive system?  Without going to a doctor, you could try a probiotic or try eliminating all lactose.
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Hello,
I also had this problem. Mine has basically gone. It is good that you have a high fiber diet but you do need to go to the doctor. They had heard a lot of things, so go for it.

You also need to seek professional help because what you are experiencing may come from several things. My suggestion is to pray first and remain faithful that you will be rid of this. You know that you were not always like this, so you can be restored.

Through my recovery, I found that acid relief medicine was necessary. My food was not digesting properly due to too much acid in my stomach. I also had an anal fistula. This had to be treated with medication. There is the possibilty of it coming back but so far mine has not. Having good bowel movements help keep fistulas at bay. I also had to watch what foods I ate because things like coffee, milk,  and cabbage caused my bowels to move rapidly and they do not always digest properly. When I went to the bathroom, my urine and bowel would smell just like these foods. I can eat these things but in moderation. I also do anal muscle strengthening exercises. This helps strengthen the anal muscles so that they close properly. Just remember that you are not alone and that there is always the possibility that you can be healed. So be encouraged.
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listen LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN I MAY HAVE THE CURE BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO TELL ME FIRST IF IT WORKS SEEE I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM YOU DO UUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE NEXIUM OR PRICOLEC THEYRE SOLD AT CVS TELL ME IF IT WORKS IAM MORE EMBARRASED MY FAMILY KNOWS BUT THEY DONT SAY ANYTHING THEYRE CRAZY BUFFONS                                BUT YOU CAN DRIVE!!!!!!!! GO TO CVS BUY NEXIUM OR PRECOLEC ESPESSIALY PRICOLEC AND TELL ME IF IT WORKS PLZ IAM DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM WICH DESTROYED MY 7TH AND 8TH GRADE YEAR        HELP YOU  HELP     ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  2 WEEKS TO SEE DIFERENCE I WAS TOLD TELL ME IF THAT TRUE PLZ LETS WORK TO GETHER ON THIS WE BOTH KNOW THE HORROR IT CAUSES
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Uh, that's Prilosec, actually.
681148 tn?1437661591
I developed intolerance to the OTC PPI's.  Another good one to try is an older one called Protonix.

Also, many of us are prone to IBS as well as GERD.  Or, at least these are amongst the most common ailments that can cause such symptoms.  I would suggest joining one or both of these forums, as they have useful insights for dealing with the symptoms you're describing.

It's true about PPI's also causing colon issues.  I have found, though, that in time those symptoms improved when I started using the Prontonix.  
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c a doctor
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Fasting is the best therapy for abdominal disorder. If you cannot remain without food, you may have khichadi fast. Khichadi is a mixture of Rice and Dal. You may find recipe of this mixture. you can remain on this for 10 to 15 days. you may add some vegitable if you want. This is suggested by anmolmehta.com , a yoga website. In fact, I am starting this therapy form to morrow. I am alone at my home as my son and his wife have on 11 day trip. I am utilizing this opportunity to try khichadi fast therapy.  Wish you best of luck.
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Hello,

I have had this problem since I'm 18 years old! How I've lived with this problem so long, I don't know! How I've kept a job, I'll never know!! I smell every day. Showers & baths don't help. I've gave up on doctors a long time ago when I first was hit with this. I was laughed out of most of their offices. But, that was a very long time ago. I'm just coming across these websites, so maybe there is help out there. It's so embarrassing. There has to be something wrong in my (our) digestive tract. I've tried all type of over the counter things, but nothing changes anything. Maybe I'm not doing it long enough to work? Some mentioned in these comments I haven't tried. I'm desperate... I need help!!
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Dear friend,
Please try a lemon water fast for a few days as long as you can resist, continue the fast with water and fruit juices; use bentonite liguid clay with psillium seeds during this program.  Don't give up; and have faith in God.  I feel your pain and I'm sure he does too.  Sincerely, a friend in Jesus
I’ve been like you but I found the cure. My doctor gave me FLAGYL. It’s an antibiotic that kills parasites. I’ve been smell free for 5 days after 10 years of suffering.
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Hello,

I've been a born again Christian for over 30 years, while living with this condition for over 35 years. I've been praying every day for my Savior JC to take this cross from me. I know my Lord can & will take this from me if it's in His will! Maybe I'm not deserving of His help? All I know is that I'm not going to be mad at God. If I'm to live with this embarrassing problem, then so be it. I just can't wait until He takes me home, and I'm in my new body that doesn't smell. Please pray for God to heal me, soon.
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I forgot to add, you have to fast for at least 7-10 days or as long as you can do it.  Look up juice fasting
online and in Youtube.  Buy an Omega mega big mouth juicer.
God bless you. A friend in Jesus
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Hello,

I have this problem as well! It sounds like your young? I'm 56 years old & have lived with this exact problem since I'm 18!! I don't tell you this to scare you, but I tell you because it's my story. I try every day to find something or someone who can actually help me. I'll try some of your suggestions to see if they work. I hope they do!
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Hi,
I too have suffered with this problem for about 3 years.
I had tried many, many different remedies, including having hemorrhoids and ski tags removed. I had done such a lot of research on this and nothing seemed to work for me.
I am now 'smell free' for about 3/4 months, after I was advised to do 'colon cleansing' by the gastronomy specialist at a local hospital. This involved cleaning my colon with 1 litre of 37C water everyday for 5 days. After day-3, my problem went away. I was free of my nightmare. Do a google search on colon irrigation/hydrotherapy.
If this works for you, tell other people about it, as it is absolute hell to live with this.
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Wtf is 37C water & where can I find it ?
Did you find it sockhead?
37 C water = water which has been heated to 37 degrees Celsius
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I will take your advice and to that this week. Something have to work because I'm tired of being the spot light at work. I want to feel fresh, fresh
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l had the same problem when l went to a gastrointestinal specialist it come out l had tapeworms and l was given the medicine which l took and didn't see much change, then l shared with a friend whom she asked me to take table spoon pawpaw seeds, before taking the seeds l checked on internet to find out more about the seeds and to my surprise l realized it kills parasites which causes infections and worms then l was sure that will help. Today is my 5th day since l started taking the pawpaw seeds  but the problem is gone. l will take the seeds though till the 7th day and take a break, my advice you need to visit a gastrointestinal specialist to know what is causing stomach bloating  as a result you keep farting all day long and residue  deposited on the skin between the buttocks
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How many sees did you take a day ? & are those same seeds found in papaya ?
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Well i think first you should check the walls of your buttocks. Check for any poo and see if wiping better will help. If this doesn't work make a appointment. They may give you ointment.
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Has anyone found anything
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Hey I thought I'd give you guys some options you all can try. This embarrassing  depressing odor has alot to do with our digestive system.
Everything takes time . Healing and curing this odor will take some time but we will get through it !

-Probiotics (Add good bacteria back in your gut)
-Digestive Enzymes(process and breakdown food)
-Yerba Prima Fiber (Constipation/Overall Improve gut health)
-Colon cleanse  
-Candida Cleanse
-Magnesium (Can also help for constipation)

Let me know if any of these help .
if you guys have any questions or need a friend or anyone to talk to period , here's my email (***@****)
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Wait so you just drank 1 liter of water 37c for 5 days? Or does that have to do with the hydrotherapy
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I've been dealing with this problem for 4 months now and I strongly believe that this problem won't go away unless you pray and have strong faith that God can rid you of this problem. Pray, have faith, and keep fighting, he's hears our cry for help and he will take care of this horrible condition that we're suffering from.
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Ive had very strong faith in my life to where I can ask and see things that are physically impossible like windmills blowing the opposite direction than they are designed to do and lighting strike right in front of me because I believed I would be fine but concerning problems like this that effect my daily life I sometimes doubt. I can ask and believe I believe but nothing changes. I struggle with this and wonder that some things don't change for his glory. If so then I should stop asking and just be thankful for all my situations. Anyhow that's my story but it could just be we need to find the answer ourselves
Ive had very strong faith in my life to where I can ask and see things that are physically impossible like windmills blowing the opposite direction than they are designed to do and lighting strike right in front of me because I believed I would be fine but concerning problems like this that effect my daily life I sometimes doubt. I can ask and believe I believe but nothing changes. I struggle with this and wonder that some things don't change for his glory. If so then I should stop asking and just be thankful for all my situations. Anyhow that's my story but it could just be we need to find the answer ourselves
If you just pray and have faith, then you've given up not only on yourself but God too. God presented us with this problem so that we seek knowledge because knowledge is power and our tribulations is where we grow with actions. I'm not saying I know what it is but I know what it might be and I can tell you where to look for information. The problem probably started in The Gut, possibly Candida that could lead to other things like IBS letting poop go through the system and paresites might be making it worst. Right now I'm loving Google and YouTube. Look up Candida what it is, how it live, how to kill it and Dr. Jennifer Daniels Candida report. Go on YouTube look up Montreal Healthy Chick and The Detox Dudes. They have a lot of valuable information on their channels. Montreal chick has had candida and cured it and the detox dude went through something super strong that even brought tears to my eyes. Don't give up just because you don't know where to start. God sees everything. I've lost a lot of family within these 2 years and a close family friend. I don't want to die before I get to experience what real happiness is. During this journey God has put me in I have realized what it is would make me turuly happy and all the things that would bring a smile to my face. Choose life or choose death. Keep faith and put out actions so you can help your body heal, after all our bodies are His temple
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It could be that you start thinking about it and your butt gets sweating sometimes you get gassy.. That started to happen to me 2 years ago and it took me a half a year to find out I was anxious/nervous and that made it worse cause I would think about it and I will get even more anxious.. SO I WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND THEY PERSCRIVED ME Prozac AND IT TOOK ME ABOUT 2WEEKS-1MONTH TO COMPLETELY OVERCOME IT
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It seems that you had candida overgrowth and not nervous or anxious issues ,i'm saying that because Prozac and also other similar anti-depression drugs have a very potent effect against stubborn fungus .I have read a post by someone on curezone saying that he used zoloft 50mg a day (Anti-depression) for two month and get cured by it.
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I have the same problem and have had it for a year and a half now. I've become suicidal. Depressed. Etc. I have all the same symptoms you have as well. I can't even go out in public anymore. I heard getting a colon clense for 5 days straight gets rid of it, not sure but I'm definitely going to try. Let me know if you found any other cure please
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I have it to its hard to go to work ive heard everything at work horrible names im starting to take chlorophl i think its TMAU an incurable diesese i cant smell it but everyone else can
Well I'm sure it's depressing but never a reason to take your life. I suffer from thinking people are talking about me and it's sad sometimes not knowing if they are or what they are saying but I try to block it out and know that I have a lot of people who love me and that my friend is what you should search for. People that love and not judge one another. They are far and few in between but they are out there. I do want you to know that with or without this condition your life is what you make it so think positive and remember God works EVERYTHING for good
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I have the same problem. All i can do is swallow my pride and ignore peoples insults and pity. You are who you are. It would be nice to find a cure but for now i always pray people dont smell it. Just dont be suicidal there are many out there with the same problem or worse hanging on just remember that.
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I've had the same issues. I ask people to be honest with me any not many are. But I finally realized after 2 or 3 years I smell like poop. It didn't start happening until I started drinking and smoking heavily I also changed up my diet and I started master bating way more than the normal person. It's pretty shameful to admit all this but it's true and I hate to say this but I'm glad I'm not alone in this situation. What I'm going to do is I'm going on diet and eating only healthy foods and I'm not going to masterbate. No more beer and cigarettes is going to be one of the hardest things for me but I'm willing to do anything to prevent this smell. I've left jobs because of this and it's very hard to make friends because I don't want to be around anybody knowing I smell bad. At my job before last which was about a year ago a guy I worked with was constantly asking me if I **** my pants and I really never did. It was sometime last week when my mom mentioned something about my farts lingering in my pants when I realized that's probably what it was. But I quit smoking for over 24 hours at one time and even to day I didn't smoke my first cigarette until later on in the evening and I noticed my stomach started tingling and feeling of air in my stomach immediately after like 3 puffs off the cigarette so I'm sure the smoking has something to do with It as well as drinking and bad dieting.
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I have the same problem. Did you end up getting rid of the problem. If so how please. Thanks
Its comforting that I'm not the only one.  Honestly this s@#& is f$#@!! annoying.  I have no clue what to do to prevent the smell besides the constant drug use and smoking of cigarettes.  I have over active sweat glands as well and I've noticed when I sweat it makes the smell worse but I've very recently been able to smell my self.   I've been nose blind to it my whole life but the few times I've been able to smell myself, I've smelled different strengths of the smell.  The most disgusting is after drug and alcohol abuse as well as bad food and making myself throw up.  I have recently developed a problem with throwing up my food because of the feces smell.  I havent got rid of this yet but you know what? I'm not gonna let this s#@$ hold me back anymore.    Actually I probably will fml:(
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I also have the same problem and I'd like some advice and feed back I've not been talking to alot of friends and family and I've been distant from everybody I've asked close friends if I smell but out of respect they deny it but I can smell it almost all the time even after a shower and I put on alot of deodorant and colone but smells so bad it still overpowers the smell I'm also unemployed because I'm so insecure bout it and it scares me .. happens alot more when I'm sitting in a car with friends and I get anxiety because of it and alot of people say it in a subliminal way but 95% of times I'm in car with someone they roll windows down and mention poop but not directly at me .. I need to live my life I'm so worried and I'm never at peace with this problem I havnt been with a woman in a year because of this and I doubt any woman would want a man with this problem please help and yes I smoke and drink so I should start by going clean ..you are not alone and I feel your guys pain
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Weird I also drink and smoke, but I'm still unsure if I actually suffer from this or convince myself I do. I'm like you I've never been directly told I smell but I get the impression from people I smell and little subliminal comments. I don't know if it might just be my anxiety and me interpreting things wrong. I can't actually smell it myself either, although I occasionally get a with of it and it tends to smell the same. Anyway what I wanted to ask is what happens when your drunk? Do you still smell? Because when I'm drunk all is well, which is why I'm unsure if this is physical or phycological condition. Anyway would appreciate a reply and good luck all
Hey man your very similar to me, nobody has told me explicitly apart from one or two passing comments and i started to think it was a joke and made sure to have showers regularly and double up on all my hygiene. Even if people do say that you smell you need to just ignore them so long as you are having regular showers and wiping your butt thoroughly after a poo, you should be ok. In my case however, i haven't found the cure yet hopefully I'm seeing the doctor soon. Good luck man, your not alone
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So sad. I totally understand how you feel. It's devastating and you feel hopeless, especially when you read all of these suggestions. It can become extremely overwhelming. Is it candida overgrowth, is it certain foods, is it caffeine, is it hormonal, is it thyroid, is it low levels of estrogen or testosterone, is it TMAU, is it leaky gut syndrome or something else like Chrohns or IBS. Googling yourself can be exhausting and eventually you just lose hope. I'm there with you all. There has to be a cure. Pray for something. God if you're listening, help us. Jesus was our savior and died on the cross for us. We can never understand his suffering and though we say our experience with this horrific medical issue is the ultimate worst, we know that our lord and savior truly knows the meaning of sufferage. Please help us and guide us. Give us hope in knowing there is a way to fix this.
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Hi ive had the same problem for about 3 years now ive got ibs but the problem for me started when had hernia operation and at same time had gall bladder removed everyehere i go shopping get on bus train even going to work got people saying i smell like pure shite everyehere i go ive seen my gp over this who sent me to see specialist and diatician tried changing diet but no change i get washed few times a day i work and in work people just constantly saying can smell shite it stinks in here im so confused sressed out will be going back to gp to see if there is anything that can be done because im just so stressed out it hurts so much after a while embarrasing too would sugest anyone hower embarrased to go see gp because its a very terrable thing to have and not nice smell but its a condition wich many seem to have for all diffrent reason but all same result everyehere you go cant have friends because no 1 wants to go anywhere near you hold nose etc think your a down and out scruffy vagrant heard a lot of stuff on bus train ive given jobs up before because of condition but if i cant get it sorted will have to give up my job permanantly wish i had an answer for everyone but again see gp and ask to be sent to see diatician and specialist
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Yo are living my life. In heart break and humiliation. To be such a beautiful person and people accuse you of messing yourself all day long. To alianate yourself from friends and family who may love you but still makes fun of you. To give up on love. To fight every day to not cry in ridicule and humiliation. One thing we have in common is I had my gall bladder removed. I also had a gastric bypass. I think these surgeries destroyed my digestive system. I take aloe Vera, body mint, pro biotics, candidas capsoles and chlorophyll but all they have done is stabilized my stomach. I rarely suffer from IBS now. Im also trying to flush my system and drink plenty of water. Im also taking a Parasite Cleanse. IVe had a problem with pin worm in the past. It makes your poop smell aweful. Im going to try using the medicine every week until its gone. I bought Reese Pin Worm medication but it wasnt enough. Amazon sells a family size bottle of it. Im praying it works. I desperately want my life back and I want to love again.
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