Question? Besides landing you in jail, assaulting your coworker because he told you that you stink and laughed in your face, does what exactly? I’m sorry but violence in this case is inexcusable. Now if he put his hands on your person, he’s the one quilty of assault. I don’t know your situation, but you may have missed an opportunity for a teachable moment. You could’ve said, ”Yes, I’m fully aware that I smell bad and I’m sorry to have offended you. It’s not by choice, but I have a medical condition that’s responsible for my odor.” There’s no need for violence, unless you really wa ...
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I think everyone on a low choline diet or thinking about a low choline diet needs to read this: Trimethylaminuria happens when a person lacks the enzyme known as flavin-containing monooxygenase 3 (FMO3), which means the body is unable to metabolize nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorous [Source: GARD]. Trimethylamine, the culprit behind the odor, naturally occurs as our bodies break down foods rich in choline. Choline is a nutrient found in foods such as egg yolks and liver. Our kidneys and liver rely on it, and it’s important in the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (used by ...
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Update on my ammonia body odor. Recap: I was taking 30mg of zinc and a daily kelp tablet which was working extremely well, but not 100% I most recently switched to 500 mg of spirulina last weekend. So now I’m taking 30mg of zinc, along with spirulina in lieu of the daily kelp tablet, and my ammonia odor is almost nonexistent. I used to have this cheesy, rancid odor around my T-zone area (nose, cheeks, underneath my chin) but it’s almost gone now. Keyword ”almost” because it’s very faint and I have to literally rub those areas really hard to produce any type of odor. Plus I’m on a ...
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I know this may sound weird but for the first time in a very long time, my laundry smells absolutely wonderful! It doesn’t smell moldy, fishy or unclean. My laundry smells exactly the way laundry is supposed to smell: Clean and fresh. I attribute this not to any change of laundry soap, other than using Tide unscented laundry detergents. Scented detergents irritate my skin and the heavy perfumes aggravate my sinus allergies and plus the perfume clashes with my body odor. Now that I’ve been on a strict vegetarian diet, coupled with zinc, kelp, probiotics and daily vitamins, my odor ...
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I’m sorry that you’re having to go through this, I really am. All of us are going through this issue, some worse than others. I’ve spent thousands of dollars in my doctor’s office and on various medical tests: And everything came back normal. So what happened next? I was referred to a psychiatrist and psychologist because my primary care physician thought my odor issues, were just my imagination working overtime. Basically he thought and still thinks that my condition is purely psychological, but random people gave indications that I smelled bad, and even gossiped about me behind ...
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As long as I maintain a low choline diet and continue with zinc and kelp (I may give spirulina blue green algae a try) I feel as though I can keep my odor down to acceptable levels, without feeling weak or sickly. And actually zinc is good for your immune system, where as kelp is good for your skin. My regime isn’t a panacea; it’s not perfect, but I get results and the results are acceptable for the time being. Thanks for the feedback. I’ll keep the community updated periodically.   [End]
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Zinc or Stink By Barb Gormlie Body odor is only one facet of why you need zinc. Zinc is a very important mineral for your immune system, the health of your eyes, your sense of taste and smell, your adrenal function and prostate health; zinc also supports normal health and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence. When supplementing with zinc it is important to keep in mind that taking over 50mgs at a time requires a balance of 3mg of copper. Current research indicates that zinc deficiency is widespread. http://www.eidon.com/zinc-or-stink/ FYI, I’m not taking ...
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Updates on my progress: I’ve recently incorporated a daily dose of 30 milligrams of zinc and 1 kelp tablet. The combination of the two supplements along with my diet, seems to knock my odor down to around 90 to 99%, which is outstanding. This has been day number 2 of me taking the supplements, and week number two of being on my diet.   [End]
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And how does this ”system” of yours cure chronic body odors?   [End]
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My suggestion to you is to stop eating those foods, or take digestive enzymes that will help break down those foods in the gut. Especially drop the caffeinated drink.   [End]
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I was a vegetarian for 2 years and decided last week that I’d embark on this journey once again. The only difference this time around, is that the transition is much easier than when I first started out 2 years ago. As a result of not eating meat, my odor has been reduced to 90%. My odors are, e.g., ammonia, cheesy, garbage, slightly fishy, fecal. My diet consists of the following: Breakfast 1. Kefir or yogurt. 2. Egg white with toasted bagel. 3. French toast, hash browns. Lunch 1. Pasta salad. 2. Edamame 3. Whole natural almonds. 4. Apples. Snack 1.Carrot ...
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It’s not just my body that smells, it’s my face too. Especially in my T-zone area: Around my nose and under my chin. I scrub my face with an antibacterial soap until it’s almost bright red and I use acne medication afterwards, and my face still smells horrible. I’ve never tried chlorofresh but I’ve tried zinc, bodymint, and probiotics: Even change of diet. Nothing seems to work.   [End]
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What can you do when people (especially coworkers) make fun of you behind your back, all because you have chronic body odor? I’ll be honest with you, I have no idea what to do anymore. I’ve tried almost everything. If you can’t turn to your primary care physician for help without the healthcare community shunning you, then what are you supposed to do? I mean really? I thought the healthcare community would be a place of refuge, but that’s not the case. According to the healthcare community, it’s either all in my head, or I have some weird olfactory reference syndrome. And yet, t ...
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So what do you eat for protein?   [End]
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I emit simultaneous odors: Ammonia is the predominant, rancid cheesy smell under my chin and round my nose, slight fishy body odor, and a moldy odor. How is this even feasible? I hang my head in shame and feel like crying everyday. Everyone that I encounter on a daily basis smells better than I do. I feel like such a freak. My apartment, car, clothing and apartment passageways all smell like me and it’s shameful. I’ve tried probiotics, kefir, Greek yogurts, Kombucha which is a fermented drink filled with probiotics, and nothing really works. How to live with unrelenting chronic body ...
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1. Ammonia is the predominate odor. 2. Garbage. 3. Sweaty socks. 4. Rancid cheesy odor under chin, around nose and cheeks. 5. Slight fishy odor. 6. Moldy. 7. Beef, fried chicken, pork, potato chips, French fries, spices, onions, garlic, popcorn, coffee, chocolate, eggs, peanuts, cheese; these things make it worse.   [End]
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I’ve never been tested for TMAU. I’m just going by the symptoms and it seems reasonable to me that I have TMAU.   [End]
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If I eat eggs, cheese, hamburgers, hot dogs, peanuts or anything with a high sulfur content, the palms of my hands will smell of ammonia. If I ingest beef, fried chicken, grilled chicken, turkey, or any types of meat, I’ll start to smell like what I’ve eaten. It’s a horrible existence and experience. I feel as though God is punishing me for my previous sins. God is love? Well if God is love, then why is God punishing me? Because He can?   [End]
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You posted ”The only thing that’s changed in this month is I’m drinking alcohol and smoking weed all the time.” Well smoking weed and drinking alcohol isn’t exactly helping. I apologize for being so blunt, but it’s the truth. If you were smelling A-OK prior to the weed and alcohol consumption, then it’s obvious...I’m just saying...   [End]
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Since this condition, I have more online friends and acquaintances than I have ”real time” friends. No one can smell you in cyber space, so you’re not judged in that capacity: Thank goodness. As for my personality changes? My personality has changed and not for the better: I’m more distant, standoffish, bitter, angry, disillusioned, unmotivated, hopeless, introverted, and just utterly a shell of my former shelf. I hate myself and I hate my life: That’s just being completely honest. If I were man enough, I’d kill myself, but I can’t bring myself to do something so drastic. So ye ...
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I’m a male and I’m unable to wear colognes and scented body lotions, as my chronic bo changes the scent of both colognes and lotions. I can’t even use scented detergents or fabric softeners. Everything that I use is unscented except for dial body wash. Truthfully I shouldn’t use it either, but Neutrogena gives me hives and welts all over my face and body. It’s just a miserable existence having to live with intractable body odor.   [End]
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You can’t just eat vegetables and fruits alone. You also need protein.   [End]
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Question? What do you eat for protein on this diet? You need protein.   [End]
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Not necessarily. If I have TMAU which I strongly suspect that I do, then it’s not a bacterial issue. As many antibiotics as I’ve taken over the course of many years, any bad bacteria should have been long since wiped out. This facial odor isn’t a bacterial issue.   [End]
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I have the exact same odor issues with my face as well, especially around my nose and underneath my chin. It’s sort of like a cheesy odor and is significantly pronounced after eating certain foods. It’s just a constant battle that I’ve been fighting and nothing seems to help at all.   [End]
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Congrats on curing your body odor using natural ingredients. It most certainly doesn’t hurt to try reasonable solutions. I honestly have no idea what I have, other than I suspect that I may have some variant of secondary TMAU. Thousands of dollars in medical bills, supplements, deodorants, air fresheners, soaps, change of diet; nothing was or is permanent for me.   [End]
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http://www.soylent.me/ I’m curious as to how much choline is in Soylent http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0421/5993/t/12/assets/files_Complete-Soylent-Nutrition-Facts-1p2.pdf   [End]
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Restylane (or Perlane) is an FDA-approved injectable that treats mid-to-deep dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. The hyaluronic acid that is used as medicine is extracted from rooster combs or made by bacteria in the laboratory. People take hyaluronic acid for various joint disorders, including osteoarthritis. It can be taken by mouth or injected into the af ...
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Meet the fish girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDeqnYQIfHI [Video Embedded Here]   [End]
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I’m sorry to hear that you’re having such a difficult time. I can relate because I too suffer from chronic body odor(s) all the time, regardless of how clean I am. You said that the only person that can smell you is your father and no one else? You should ask your father to take you to see a family physician, to get a thorough physical examination. In the meantime, have you noticed that certain foods make you smell worse? What is your diet like? Do you consume lots of junk foods? With me I’ve noticed that certain foods make me smell worse than others. If I eat the following foods I ...
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You need to visit your family practice doctor ASAP. TMAU isn’t dependent upon whether you sweat or not. TMAU comes out every pore of your body whether you’re sweaty or not. My suggestion, go to see your family doctor. Best of luck to you!   [End]
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I’ve read about celebrities who due to depression decided to take their own lives. Some were addicted to drugs and alcohol or other vices. And here I sit with incurable body odor and yet I’m still alive thus far. I’m not making light of depression and substance abuse; they’re real problems. If depression and substance abuse were the only things I had to worry about and not incurable body odor, I’d be in counseling EVERY SINGLE DAY trying to better myself! I’ve often thought about taking my life and I’ve thought about where I might end up as a result of taking my own life; it’s a g ...
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You can’t completely get rid of yeast. It’s part of every human being. The problem is when yeast overpopulates your body is when the problems start.   [End]
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Almost everything that I eat, the odor seeps through the pores of my skin the following day. How is that even feasible? The following foods/drinks are the absolute worse for me: 1. Potato chips. (ammonia odor) 2. Fried chicken. (stale fried food odor) 3. Hamburgers. (rancid beef odor) 4. Cheese. (rancid cheesy odor) 5. Green vegetables. (garbage odor) 6. Soda (ammonia odor) 7. Alcoholic beverages (ammonia odor) 8. Eggs (fishy odor) 9. Peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts (fishy odor) 19. Almonds (pleasant almond odor which is odd) 20. ...
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The reason Ceasly can’t smell her own bad smell, is because apparently she doesn’t have one. She has olfactory reference syndrome. And she’s basically suggesting that ”maybe” that’s what some of us have. Every single healthcare professional that I’ve visited, I’ve heard the same thing ”It’s all in your head.” I don’t smell a thing.” Meanwhile I have coworkers and random strangers all rubbing their noses, sniffing, coughing and sneezing; all because of me. You know what? I’m tired of talking about this. The more I talk about this the more pissed off I get. Just let it go.   [End]
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I’ve heard enough crap from healthcare professionals telling me that ”It’s all in my head.” And now I’m hearing from people like yourself on the support forum? That’s just great; just lovely. That’s right, go ahead and downplay what people are suffering from. I’m sorry but I ACTUALLY DO HAVE A BODY ODOR PROBLEM, AND IT’S NOT ALL IN MY HEAD!   [End]
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It’s very frustrating especially when you KNOW that you practice good hygiene, only to smell like you don’t. I smell every single day; no matter how clean I am, I smell of ammonia, sweaty clothing, mildew, cheesy, garbage and sometimes fish odor. The ammonia odor is the predominant odor. Fried foods and hamburgers are the absolute worst for me. Cheese pizza, eggs, peanut butter, cashews; these leave a light fishy smell on my skin. Spinach, certain beans and other dark leafy veggies make me smell awful too. It’s basically a game of trial and error in determining what exacerbat ...
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I too have self diagnosed TMAU and yes I can actually smell the odor on my person. I have different odors ranging from ammonia (the most predominate) to garbage to fish odor. I’ve tried diet changes, supplements and numerous doctor’s visits. While I’ve had some successes they have been short lived; nothing permanent. My suggestion to you is to see a doctor first and foremost. If for example certain foods make your odor worse I would avoid those or only consume them on the weekends if you’re not at school or at work. Also experiment with soaps and deodorants to see which ones work ...
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I eat quinoa, corn, black beans and salsa mixed throughout the week. On Saturdays I’ll eat meat, spaghetti with meat or even pizza. I don’t work weekends so I don’t have to worry about the odor coming back. For breakfast during the week I eat the following: 1 cup of yogurt 6-8 almonds 1 apple Snack: Popcorn lunch I’ll have a bagel with almond butter   [End]
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Unofficially I have TMAU or the classic ”fish odor.” I’ve changed my diet many of times and even went vegetarian for 2 years; still the odor remained and sometimes decreased, but remained nonetheless. Everything that I eat eventually comes through my pores the following day: 1. Hamburgers 2. Fried chicken 3. French fries and potato chips 4. Sodas 5. Coffee 6. Chocolates 7. Pizza 8. Garlic 9. Peanuts These 8 things are the worst! I’ve discovered that I can eat quinoa which some classify it as a grain but it’s not. It’s very low in choline 70.2 mg (uncooked) but e ...
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I have ammonia body odor, like a smelling salt type of odor. If I rub my neck or abdomen with the back of my hand, I can detect a fish odor. So that’s confirmation that I indeed do have Fish Odor Syndrome or TMAU. I’d kill myself if I wasn’t afraid of going to hell. I can’t believe this is actually happening. And yet God expects me to just acquiesce to this condition and this lifestyle as if it’s no big deal? Wow. Just wow...   [End]
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If I eat almonds I’ll smell faintly of almonds which isn’t a pungent smell at all. My liver isn’t detoxing right at all. :(   [End]
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Stay away from hamburgers if you have TMAU; I ate two burgers no onions just plain, woke up the next morning and the entire room reeked of beef!  Smelled absolutely disgusting!  :(   [End]
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I have the same issue with flies and other winged insects following me; mostly flies.   [End]
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6 different supplements but you didn’t specific how often to take them, or how to take them; With food, water, milk or juice?   [End]
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Congratulations to you for getting rid of your body odor. I don’t understand the secrecy in your not wanting to mention, the name of the product that cured you. This is an open forum with recommendations from various people. Some products work, some don’t. You’re basically saying what worked for you; you’re not advertising. I digress but I would be interested in knowing what you took to get rid of your odor. Thanks much and congrats again to you.   [End]
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No matter what people say about you, to your face or behind your back, treat them with kindness. I can’t emphasize this enough. Because of our condition, people will oftentimes say really mean things about us. They don’t understand what’s going on with us, and how could they? A lot of us don’t understand why we smell the way we do, especially when we practice judicious hygiene. I can’t blame people for complaining about the way I smell; it’s a natural and normal reaction, to find certain odors objectionable. However, it’s always a choice in terms how of people treat us. Some ...
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That’s a lot of medication you’re taking.   [End]
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Having a chronic body odor condition, is problematic within itself. Cultivating unhealthy eating habits exacerbates the problem. Sometimes you just have to binge out; you know what I mean? :)   [End]
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Yes, the dreaded ammonia body odor is back, however that’s actually a good thing! Why would it be a good thing you ask? Let me explain; if you scroll down a bit and read my posts about probiotics, yogurt and eating healthy, you’ll read that I was actually doing quite well. That’s to say, I had my ammonia odor under control. So what happened? I went completely off my diet is what happened. I stopped taking my probiotics and started eating unhealthy foods, which made my IBS flare, which caused major constipation, which caused the ammonia body odor to return. Total ripple effect. ...
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I know that one of my posts was labeled or tagged as a ”success.” Let me be as clear as I can; I am by no means ”cured.” I explicitly stated that during my post(s). I’m definitely getting better. My ammonia body odor now 3/10. Before the start of my yogurt and probiotic regimen, my bo was 10/10. I have trigger foods. If I eat them, I will start to smell again; badly. I have IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation). I traveled overseas a lot while in the military, and was given lots of antibiotics as a preventive measure. I do believe the antibiotics completely destroye ...
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Toxicity[edit] Humans[edit] As with other manufactured household cleaners, Dettol has the potential for causing lethal toxicity. It is poisonous when ingested and even when it is unintentionally inhaled. In a case report, a 42-year-old British man died from Dettol overexposure in May 2007. The autopsy was not able to conclude whether the lethal exposure to Dettol was via ingestion or inhalation.[3] Animals[edit] Dettol is toxic to many animals, especially cats.[4] Dettol contains phenols. Phenols are of particular concern because cats are unable to eliminate the toxins following i ...
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If you’re tried cutting out meat products and diary is nearly impossible to avoid; if your diet and lifestyle are good and you still have an issue with odor, then it’s time to seek out professional help. You need to consult with a physician and explain in detail how long you’ve had this condition, and what self help measures you’ve tried. I know it’s rather difficult and down right embarrassing to address body odor issues with strangers face to face, but you have to start being your own advocate. You have to be proactive and start helping yourself, no matter how difficult or uncomfo ...
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How long have you had this condition? If dairy is an issue for you, you need not consume it. As for meat, why types and how much do you eat per week? How is your diet overall? Do you consume vegetables? Do you drink water or sodas and juice? Do you exercise? Do you drink alcohol or smoke and how much? Also you can’t assume that you have TMAU until you’re officially tested.   [End]
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Thanks for the encouragement. The probiotic that I’m using is called ”Digestive Advantage, Intensive Bowel Support.” Helps defend against occasional gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort. I bought this from the CVS down the street where I work. I have IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is the reason why I started taking probiotics in the first place. I’ve tried different probiotics in the past (without good results) but this one seems to be working exceptionally well for some reason.   [End]
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Week number two and my ammonia body odor has been reduced from a 10 to a 3. My regime is basically yogurt and probiotics daily, along with eating healthy and drinking water. I also consume a banana and strawberry smoothie, using almond milk in the mornings for an energy boost. I pretty much eat what I want to, but more healthier choices. I’m not on a low choline diet. I smell very faintly of ammonia and I do mean faintly, because I’m not 100% cured yet. If you have chronic body odor, first and foremost look at your diet and lifestyle. If your diet and lifestyle are subpar, then ch ...
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Here’s a thought. If you’re lactose intolerant ( which I am) you need to be proactive in reading labels and avoiding products that contain casein or milk. Also, lactose intolerance varies from person to person. I also have IBS-C. With that said, I take charge of my health and eating habits, as I am careful in what I consume. I simply read labels and ask if a certain food items contain any milk products. As for calcium I can tolerate certain brands of yogurt without ill effects. Bear in mind that there are mammal milk alternatives; almond, soy, rice and coconut milk for example ...
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Are you serious? I mean really?!? o_O   [End]
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My nightly routine of eating yogurt, taking both a probiotic and riboflavin 100 mg, has been working fairly well for me. My ammonia odor is 4/10. Before the start of my routine, my ammonia odor was a 10. I’ll keep you all updated. I’ve been doing this since the 24th of March 2014; Monday night.   [End]
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”However reading the stories on how others doctors were no help. I kind of don’t see the point.” You don’t know until you try. You have to try. You have to be your own advocate. We’ve all had our share of pity parties, but there comes a time when you have to dig down deep and start helping yourself. You can choose to stay down, but know this; life goes on with or without you. So why not give it a try? You have insurance, go to the doctor.   [End]
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I’m sorry to hear that. Especially when this condition is getting in the way of your education, which is most important of all. Do you have a friend or friends at school, that you could possibly confide in? Maybe a teacher that’s comfortable with you? How long have you suffered from this condition? Have you visited with your family doctor? What’s your diet like? Are you eating healthy? Are you drinking water instead of drinking sodas and other overly sweet drinks? Do you exercise? If so, how many times a week? How many times a week do you have bowel movements? Do you wear l ...
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You have to be your own advocate so to speak, because let’s face it, no one else will. Healthcare professionals of all people, you’d think they’d advocate for us? No. The majority of healthcare providers insist that it’s a matter of improper hygiene, or even worst, that we have a ”psychological problem.” They’re either: A. Too lazy to research or even consider the possibility of chronic body odor conditions. B. Don’t care. C. Presumptuous because their knowledge of medicine is extensive and sufficient, and surely chronic body odor isn’t real or even feasible. In fact, th ...
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My nightly routine before bedtime, in attempt to tame this condition; Activia yogurt, Digestive Advantage Probiotic, and 100 mg of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). I also eat yogurt for lunch along with taking B2 supplement. This is night number 3 and while the odor is still present, it’s down to about a 5 out of 10. My shirts smell fresher and so does my apartment; windows aren’t open, they’re closed. My odor is ammonia or that’s what it smells like to me. Very sharp and stinging to my nose. While my routine isn’t perfect, it’s a work in progress.   [End]
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There are a lot of recommendations being posted by well meaning people here on this site. My suggestion first and foremost is to schedule a visit with your family physician if you have one, or visit a free clinic if there’s one available in your area. I have been diagnosed with IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation) by my gastroenterologist. My liver, various lab tests, procedures and xrays are all normal. I have not been checked for TMAU but plan on it. Right now I’m on the yogurt and probiotic train (just started) and I’ve noticed a slight reduction in my ammonia ...
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Before you try anything, do yourself a favor and visit with your family doctor first and foremost!   [End]
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I just want to be clear and honest with everyone here; my ammonia body odor isn’t gone. Far from it. My odor has decreased (when eating yogurt) to about a 5 on a scale of 1-10. To reiterate, the odor is still there. I have a confirmed diagnoses of IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation) by my gastroenterologist, since 2008. Also to reiterate, there’s no way you can eat enough yogurt to repopulate your gut flora on a ”permanent” basis. The good bacteria eventually die off and have to be replaced. Also doctors recommend taking probiotics that have billions of good bact ...
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For the past 3 nights I’ve eaten Dannon’s activia yogurt for a snack like an hour before bedtime. I’ve noticed a fair reduction in my ammonia body odor, and a big reduction in breath odor, each morning. I suspect that I have more bad than good gut bacteria, which is causing me to smell. I’m going to lay off the junk foods and start eating yogurt twice a day. The good bacteria in yogurt alone isn’t enough to repopulate the gut, because the good bacteria eventually die off and need to be replaced. Also, doctors recommend billions of good bacteria or probiotics to have an impact on ...
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Killing yourself isn’t the answer. You’ll only end up hurting the people who really love and care about you. I suffer everyday from ammonia body odor; everyday. It’s totally humiliating, frustrating and just an abysmal quality of life. My career in medicine is over. I now work for minimum wage. I make excuses for not having a social or love interest when asked. I have a very uncertain future. Having said all of this, I still manage to continue living life, no matter how much it hurts. Don’t give up. Talk to counselors, pastors, priests, friends and family but never give up. A cu ...
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”I went to my gastroenterologist appointment on the 14th and she prescribed me metronidazole 500MG to get rid of bad bacteria in my gut.” You do realize that your gut flora comprises of good and bad bacteria? Your intestines also is home to yeast. The solution is to strike a balance between good and bad bacteria. More than likely you might have an over abundance of bad bacteria in your gut.   [End]
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I know someone who is able-bodied and has no real issues that would prevent them from working a full or part time job. Yet, this person stays home and lives off the government. Meanwhile, people like us who suffer from chronic body odor are either unemployed or underemployed. Living like this is a curse. Please tell me otherwise because I see it as a curse.   [End]
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If I’m unable to resolve my chronic body odor issues, I’m seriously thinking about joining the monastery. Sounds drastic I know, but I’ve suffered many years with this condition with no cure or hope in sight. I can never work in my career field again, without this condition being an issue. My social life and love life are non-existent. I haven’t lived a normal life since. I’ve been contemplating this life change for some time now. I can no longer continue ignoring or just merely existing in abject hopelessness.   [End]
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Can you say with 100% certainty that you’re cured? How long has it been? Days, weeks, months? A year or more?   [End]
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You’ve got chronic body odor. It follows you like a shadow. People often treat you like you’ve got the plague, yet healthcare professionals flat out deny the possibility that you have an actual body odor condition, in lieu of a psychiatric condition. Prayer, dieting, doctor’s visits, home remedies, supplements, suggestions from others, either work for a limited time or you don’t see any changes at all. When you’ve done everything that’s humanly feasible, what else are you left with? What happens now?   [End]
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I’ve finally calmed down; a lot actually. I was listening to a sermon last night on Youtube, entitled ”Angry with God.” After listening to the preacher explain why people are angry with God, I completely changed my attitude towards blaming, cursing and being angry with God. I apologized to God last night after watching that video. It’s not His fault. Maybe it’s my fault after all? Maybe my previous lifestyle? Unhealthy eating habits? I remember being given dose after dose of antibiotics because I traveled a lot overseas while in the military. It’s not His fault that I’m suffering f ...
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I’ve finally calmed down; a lot actually. I was listening to a sermon last night on Youtube, entitled ”Angry with God.” After listening to the preacher explain why people are angry with God, I completely changed my attitude towards blaming, cursing and being angry with God. I apologized to God last night after watching that video. It’s not His fault. Maybe it’s my fault after all? Maybe my previous lifestyle? Unhealthy eating habits? I remember being given dose after dose of antibiotics because I traveled a lot overseas while in the military. It’s not His fault that I’m suf ...
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Honestly speaking, how does living with this condition make you feel as a person? I feel dirty, worthless, like a freak, totally abnormal; I often question my existence as a person. Having a chronic condition such as this, should not make any of us question our worth as a person but unfortunately I do. Of all the many things to worry about, my life hinges on chronic body odor; let that sink in for a couple of seconds. I don’t understand why this is happening, or more importantly why I can’t seem to get rid of this plague on my life. Even more importantly, why is it that a lot heal ...
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I’ve tried bodymint, different probiotics, body odor blocker, zinc, change of diet, going vegetarian, seeing several physicians and nothing. I was basically told that it’s ”all in my head” and subsequently referred to a psychiatrist and a psychologist.   [End]
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In my heart I know that God is good, and that God is good all the time; without a shadow of a doubt. I’m working minimum wage and barely making it. I know that I can do better, a whole lot better than what I’m doing now. Yet, I’ve asked God time and time again for mercy to no avail. I mean what gives?!? I haven’t been tested because my family physician thinks it’s all in my head. Basically a psychological issue instead of an actual condition. I don’t know. I’m at my wits end here.   [End]
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As I sit here typing, I’m extremely angry. Angry with myself, my life and extremely angry with God. I’m not angry with other people; quite the contrary. I’m just angry with how my life has turned out thus far. One would think that God would have reached down by now and cut us some slack? I mean for crying out loud here God, enough is enough already! Do you want me to fail at life or what? I mean really?!? I can’t move forward in life with this condition, perpetually hanging over my head like some sort of black cloud. If I had the balls, I’d take my life in 2.5 seconds withou ...
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They don’t want to say ”I don’t know” because some are probably arrogant and don’t want to admit that they don’t truly know. That plus laziness.   [End]
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Why do physicians not believe us, when we attempt in vain, to tell them that we have a body odor condition? Every last doctor that I’ve visited has flat out DENIED, that I had a body odor condition; every last one of them! ”I don’t smell you. You seem pleasant. Do you have sinus problems? Is there something in your house that smells? Do you live close to landfill or a chemical plant of some type?” My favorite one, ”Let’s order a CT scan or an MRI of your brain, to rule out pathology. Also, some mental health counseling.”   [End]
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So that I have this straight; if I decide upon suicide, then I’ll go to hell. If I continue to live with this condition, my life continues to be hell on earth nonstop. Either way I’m screwed. Whether it’s eternally or for the rest of my natural born life.   [End]
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Living like this is extremely difficult; working, attending school, just everyday living, it’s just plain difficult. No one truly understands except those of us who suffer from this condition and very few family or close friends actually understand. I don’t know what to tell you except to take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually.   [End]
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I’m going to email this Dr. Alan Hirch, because obviously he’s never heard of metabolic body odor conditions. The nerve of this guy! I smell constantly of ammonia or smelling salts. I’ve tried everything inclusive of numerous doctor’s visits, along with various laboratory tests and exams. The ultimate humiliation was being referred to a psychologist because my physician claim that I don’t ”stink” or smell of ammonia; that I was paranoid and obsessed with the way that I smell. Basically it’s all in my head.   [End]
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You might be evil Why do we go to all the trouble to smell so nice? Because as Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation explains, scents are extremely powerful influencers of the human mood. ”One thing to understand is that, in a very intrinsic way, you are as you smell,” he says. ”If you smell good, people perceive you’re good. If you smell bad, people think you’re bad. Your underlying human soul is manifest based on the way you smell.” In other words, the bouquets we encounter are critical to how we judge others, and in turn, to how we are ...
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I smell of ammonia everyday and everyday I have this flying insect in my apartment, that literally follows me everywhere I go. :(   [End]
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So that’s your cure; coconut water and eating coconut meat? If it were that simple, we’d all be cured by now.   [End]
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http://news.yahoo.com/gut-bacteria-increase-heart-disease-risk-211847225.html Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of heart disease, a new study suggests. The results show, when gut bacteria feed on certain foods, such as eggs and beef, they produce a compound that may in turn increase heart disease risk, the researchers said. Participants in the study with high levels of the compound, called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), in their blood were 2.5 times more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or to die over a three-year period compared with those with low levels of ...
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Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of heart disease, a new study suggests. The results show, when gut bacteria feed on certain foods, such as eggs and beef, they produce a compound that may in turn increase heart disease risk, the researchers said. Participants in the study with high levels of the compound, called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), in their blood were 2.5 times more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or to die over a three-year period compared with those with low levels of the compound. Even among people with no traditional risk factors for heart disease, ...
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No matter how clean I am, if I rub the length of my arms, neck, back, ears, forehead, shoulders, chest and stomach, I can often times detect a fishy odor, on the palms of my hands. I can even detect the same odor on my bath towels no matter how clean they are. The same goes for my clothing and bedding. Basically my entire apartment. Really discouraging. I don’t even smell like soap when I come out of the shower. It’s like an off smell. Even my brand new bath sponges have this same odor, just after one use. It lingers no matter how much I rinse and re-soap my bath sponge.   [End]
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No matter how clean I am, if I rub the length of my arms, neck, back, ears, forehead, shoulders, chest and stomach, I often times can detect a fishy odor on the palms of my hands. I can even detect the same odor on my bath towels no matter how clean they are. The same goes for my clothing and bedding. Basically my entire apartment. Really discouraging. I can don’t even smell like soap when I come out of the shower. It’s like an off smell. Even my brand new bath sponges have this same odor, just after on use. It lingers no matter how much I rinse and re-soap my bath sponge.   [End]
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Questions? What’s your diet like? How much water are you drinking daily? Do you consume other beverages besides water and how much? Do you exercise? Do you take laxatives or stool softners. How many times a week do you have a bowel movement? For myself, I have ammonia smelling stools which leads me to believe that I have some sort of intestinal flora imbalance. My kidneys and liver from what I’ve been told are fine. I have IBS, reflux and I’m lactose intolerant. No matter what I eat or drink, my stools smell of ammonia and subsequently I smell of ammonia ...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GR1mtGR_Ls http://vimeo.com/60034138 looks like public awareness if finally starting to get out. I hope that one day TMAU and its variants will be a thing of the past. [Video Embedded Here]   [End]
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I think it’s wonderful that some of you are finding hope in a plant based diet. I was a vegetarian for 2 years, lost a lot of weight and the odor was sometimes hit and miss. The bottom line here IMO, is to first and foremost, visit your physician before embarking on any drastic dietary changes. I can’t emphasize the aforementioned enough. Whether you’re seeking a fruit or vegetable based diet, bear in mind that your body needs adequate ”protein.” In a summation, your staple diet should be well-rounded, inclusive of sufficient protein; be smart and above all, be safe!   [End]
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It’s presumputuous to think that ”one size fits all” when it comes to this disorder and dieting. For two years I became a vegetarian, eliminating all animal products and I still smelled; two years. If animal products were the cause of ”significant” bodily odors, then more than half of the world’s population would stink to high heaven and that’s just not the case. Everyday people who consume meat, don’t smell like those who have TMAU or some other metabolic body odor condition. It’s trial and error. What works for one person may not work for all. The low Choline diet, probiotics, char ...
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An employee at the Social Security Administration’s Baltimore office has been formally reprimanded for ”conduct unbecoming of a federal employee,” specifically for disrupting co-workers ”by passing gas and releasing an unpleasant odor.” According to the letter, issued in December and obtained by the Smoking Gun website, the employee, who has been identified as a 38 year old male but was not identified by name, had been informed by his supervisor during a ”performance discussion” in May 2012 that his co-workers had complained about the gas issue in the past. The individual was referred ...
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Reflecting back on the year 2012, every attempt to get my physician to take me seriously has been thwarted; from seeing a specialist, to ordering laboratory work, to even considering it a possibility that I do indeed have some sort of metabolic body odor condition. Instead, it’s ”all in my head” according to my physician. For 6 years, I’ve watched as this condition has slowly dominated and destroyed my life. I’ve tried eating a low choline diet, going on a vegetarian diet, supplements, praying, numerous doctors visits; nothing. My life is bitter sweet; mostly bitter. Another year ends ...
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I’ve noticed that you have no other postings on this forum, as this was your first and only post. I read your entire ”miraculous cure” and to insinuate that this condition is ”all in our heads” and that we’re simply just being ”paranoid” is an insult. People have lost jobs, quit college, basically gave up on their life, and you think this is some kind of joke? I’ll tell you what...you’re the joke!   [End]
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Remember ”It’s not over, until God says it’s over.” No matter what other people may say about you...”It’s not over, until God says it’s over.” God and God alone has the final say so. Keep that in mind, regardless of what you’re going through. Pie in the sky? No. People will gossip about you and say hurtful things to your face, but in the end it’s God who has the final say so, not them.   [End]
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Hope 2012, I’m sorry that your appointment didn’t go well. I know you’re frustrated (and in their defense) please understand that healthcare providers and those in the scientific community, don’t know everything there is to know in their field. It’s impossible. Malodor syndrome and Trimethylaminuria are very rare medical conditions. If a doctor sees 500 patients within a week, I’m willing to bet that none of them are there to see the doctor for chronic body odor. That’s just being completely honest. Back pain, headaches, HEENT issues, diabetes, hypertension, digestive issues, ost ...
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http://frugivoremag.com/2012/04/amazing-woman-heals-her-body-of-fishy-odor-with-fruits-and-vegetables/ The title of this article is misleading. As you read the article, there is no mention of her actually being cured of TMAU by way of a vegetarian diet.   [End]
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Maybe this will work for general body odors, maybe candida, but this won’t put a dent in Trimethylaminuria. Especially when you’re dealing with 40 to 50 different mutations. It’s not that simple. If it were, the medical and scientific community would have long discovered a cure.   [End]
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Acetaminophen’s effect on the liver So what does all this mean for people who are concerned about their health, and who want to protect their liver? Well, ALT is an enzyme that helps metabolize protein. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released in the bloodstream, increasing ALT levels, and indicating a host of potential liver problems. The fact that so many of the volunteers in Dr. Watkins’ study had extremely high ALT levels is clear evidence that acetaminophen causes damage to the liver. The human liver contains thousands of enzymes, special types of protein cells that help n ...
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They r not willing to state the cure w/o payment.... If they’re not willing to state the cure or a cure w/o payment, then they’re a waste of everyone’s time. I’ve seen this site many of times and I personally think they’re nothing but scam artists. I hate to sound cynical but, there are others out there who visit this site, and attempt to prey or take advantage of people like us. The swallowable perfume doesn’t make claims to ”cure” body odor. It compliments one’s hygiene routine, and is not a ”cure.”   [End]
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I have somewhat oily skin and I’ve noticed that even if my face is clean, if I rub the skin around my nose and under my chin, it smells unpleasant. Almost like cheese or sour milk. No matter how much I wash my face, I alway get this odor. If I eat certain nuts, peanut butter, and certain beans, the odor changes but for the worse. My forehead doesn’t smell like this at all. Just my cheeks, around my nose, and under my chin. Does anybody else experienced this phenomenon?   [End]
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Pop quiz: Does life exist after death? University professor to study life after death By Claudine Zap | The Sideshow – 16 hrs ago A University of California, Riverside philosophy professor, John Martin Fischer, has been awarded a three-year, $5 million grant by the John Templeton Foundation to study just this topic—and yes, students can take his class. I can’t wrap my mind around articles such as this. Why not study a rare disease?   [End]
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Friday, August 3, 2012 Hebrews 11:23-27 Struggle and heartache are part of the human experience. Who has not walked through valleys that seem hopeless or unending? Even Jesus cried out on the cross, ”My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). Isn’t it true that we sometimes ask the same kind of questions: Where are You, God? Why won’t You do something in my life? I want to encourage you to keep hold-ing on, even in the bleakest hour. When your faith is stretched thin, your strength seems nearly gone, and your dreams have shattered like broken glass, do not giv ...
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Well, it’s official. I can no longer eat onions without giving off a strong odor that emanates from my nose. Certain onions contain a high sulfur content from what I’ve googled. I’ve experimented on myself, and found that regardless of whether I’m eating raw or powered onions in my foods, the follwing morning I have this overpowering, and irritating odor that emanates from my nose, and it reminds me of smelling salts. This odor lasts with me the entire day! There is no respite at all! In a way it’s good that I can identify which foods worsens my condition. Bottom line for me? I s ...
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The good news is that you actually have a diagnosis. That’s half the battle right there. Congrats! The next thing that you should do, is to schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your results. I wish you the best in getting cured. Again congrats!   [End]
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Greetings and salutations to all my fellow sufferers. I’m not sure if any of you are aware that America has a doctor (the Surgeon General of the United States) that holds the title as ”America’s doctor.” Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA is that person. Here’s a website, bio, list of duties and contact info for Dr. Regina Benjamin: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/index.html http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/about/biographies/biosg.html http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/about/duties/index.html http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/contactus/index.html Getting straight to the point her ...
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For those of you who believe in God, Jesus said in the book of John 16:33 ”I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Notice what Jesus says here ”In this world you will have trouble.” He also goes on to say ”But take heart! I have overcome the world.” There is no one in this world that is exactly like you. No one! Nor will there ever be! You are unique, problems and all! God being the Creator of the universe, saw our problems coming way before we ever came into existance! Befor ...
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HOW DOES DEVROM® WORK? ”Historically bismuth subgallate (DEVROM®) has been used to ameliorate gastrointestinal disorders. DEVROM® could act in one of two ways--by reducing the number of odor producing anaerobic intestinal microbes and by directly interacting with sulfur containing compounds. DEVROM® works to reduce gas odor not gas in itself. The user will still have gas.” http://www.devrom.com/devrom.asp Edit: This excerpt was cut and pasted from the Devrom website. I’ve read that TMAU is a ”gas.” So if TMAU is a gas, I would be curious to know the effects Devrom has on TMAU. No ...
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First and foremost to all of my fellow sufferers out there, don’t ”assume” that you have TMAU just because you smell, and smell constantly. The only way to know for certain is to get tested. I can’t emphasize that enough. Get yourself tested! Although my symptoms fit the description of TMAU, I have not been offcially tested. I will be going to an Internal Medicine doctor, and hopefully get a chance to be referred to an Endocrinologist. I will say this much for this condition, my career and my life in general have been displaced. I have a very uncertain future in this world, as lon ...
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First and foremost, I’m not ”planting seeds of doubt” within anyone. I’m not saying that God doesn’t heal. Look, the bottom line is that God does heal when He so chooses to do so. I have to retract my statement, because you’re right. God does perform miracles everday. The miracle of life worldwide. We go to sleep, we wake up. Plants, animals, the moon, the sun and the stars. The body repairs itself which is a mircle from God. You said that we have a right to be healed? No we don’t. God owes us ”nothing.” Being healed by God is a gift. If someone gives you a gift, does that m ...
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”Because GOD is a good GOD and he is healing people with aides, cancer, body odor ,and everything else on a daily.” To be honest with you, I do believe in miracles from God. I do believe that God heals people when He chooses to do so. When God heals, He does so completely. It’s not a relapse thing. You’re either healed or you’re not. Healing is a gift is it not? So why would God heal someone and then allow someone to relapse? That’s not the way God works. Honestly I don’t know what’s going on world wide, in terms of who’s being healed versus who’s not being healed. Does God h ...
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I know that a lot of us have often times prayed to God for healing, for years on end. Yet, our prayers to be healed have seemingly fallen on deaf ears. I’ve come to the conclusion that God can, he will, and even if he doesn’t heal, He’s still God. He owes us absolutely nothing. He’s not a cosmic bell hop, vending machine, genie, or a concierge. He’s God. Life isn’t perfect. I think it’s safe to say that a good majority of people, are dealing with something or things in their lives that is undesirable. That’s just the life is. I’m not saying that prayer is useless. I’m saying ...
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I will say this much, without an actual laboratory and doctor confirmed test that states you has TMAU, you could be suffering from anything non-TMAU related. TMAU isn’t the only condition that causes people to smell bad. First and foremost, do ”Go” to your primary care physician. Don’t ”assume” that you have TMAU. The power of assumption can only serve to cause more frustration. The reality of the situation is that you’re going to have pay your family doc a visit, no matter how embarassing you think it may be. Also, doctors deal with ”embarassing” conditions. Erectile Dysfunction , c ...
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I will say this much, without an actual laboratory and doctor confirmed test that states she has TMAU, she could be suffering from anything non-TMAU related. TMAU isn’t the only condition that causes people to smell bad. First and foremost, do ”Go” to your primary care physician. Don’t ”assume” that you have TMAU. The power of assumption can only serve to cause more frustration. The reality of the situation is that she’s going to have pay her family doc a visit, no matter how embarassing she thinks it is. Also, doctors deal with ”embarassing” conditions. Erectile dysfunction ...
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