I wish I could do something that will comfort you. I have an idea. Have you checked for pyorrrhea? This gum disease causes bad breath. If you haven't visited a dentist please do.

I send many good wishes and hope you will find a good path to health soon.

Hi

You sound so upset and distressed and my heart breaks for you, but suicide is not the answer - it is definitely not the answer.

I do not know your history, when the odour started, but I do know that over the past few weeks I have read posts from other people who have found the answer to their odour issues.

Two have discovered it was their wisdom teeth, another discovered that when he stopped taking his antacid tablets the smell went away - he had reduced his stomach acid too much. Another did the candida diet and after six months the smell went away. A girl took rhubarb root and ginger every day and her odour disappeared - she may have had a bacterial infection and this washed it out of her system.

Is the Naturopath checking your stomach acid levels? Low stomach acid can cause bad breath and body odour. Do you have heartburn, or acid reflux? These can indicate low stomach acid.

Did she tell you if you have candida? An overgrowth of candida can cause your body and breath to smell. Also what do you mean you have completed the candida program - a systemic overgrowth can take months and even years to clear out of your system. I can post the guy's note who took six months on the anti-candida before a result and see how he did it if you like.

Have you ever had problems with your sinuses?

Do you have a coating on your tongue? Do you scrape your tongue daily?

What is your diet like?

Has a gastroenterologist put a scope down your throat to see if there is a problem? I remember a woman with BB for many years and a new gastrol took a biopsy of her eosophogus and discovered a baceria called Serrata Marcienes growing there - it was difficult to shift, but once cleared she had no more BB.

Have you heard of the condition called Trimethylanmuria (tmau)? People with this condition can smell of garbage, sewage etc and they can have very bad breath as well. This condition can be controlled with a change of diet - you require to go onto a low-choline diet, take charcoal and copper chlorophyillin, probitoics, digestive enzymes, and this can remove the odour.

All is not lost - you just need to find the best treatment for your particular condition.

There are other websites, including Bloodborne Body Odor and Halitosis, Body Odor Support, MeBO. Currently Body Odor Support is producing leaflets to raise awareness of our condition, and Maria is taking testimonials from people which she is giving to the professionals to generate more research.

Why don't you tap into Body Odor Support and give Maria your testimonial, your story. You are young and you know that you are smart and you are a valuable member of society - write your story on how your odour issues are hurting you and affecting your life. Also, there are quite a few people your age that you can chat to.

Please speak to your parents, or family about how you feel. Please do not do anything to harm yourself - you are good human being and you will find an answer to your issues.

God Bless.
Maureen

hey, we all know how tough it is, your really need someone to help you on a one to one basis who suffers like you. Where are you from? Im sure they're must be people near by who suffer like you, if you can get together life will seem a whole lot brighter.

Who cares what people think of you, we've all had that in the past, it might seem hard but these people are not the be all and end all.

My suggestions, keep trying new things and see if you can meet up with people who are going through the same stuff, you'l carry a bond, you should make that your number one objective, not suicide.

Using human safe Iodine solution as a mouth wash and gargle may help. Also food grade hydrogen peroxide - a few drops on your tooth brush or diluted and as a mouth wash. You may have bacteria, usually a Clostridia, in hidden infections in your mouth or living in decayed areas in your teeth. An alternative dentist can help you clear up these problems. I use 30 drops in about 4 oz water decolorized with a pinch of Vit. C. I hold it in my mouth swishing it thru the teeth then swallow it to help clear out the bacteria in my throat. I also use a Water Pic to get out all food stuck in my teeth. Taking Clark's Iodine drops - 10 drops or stronger in water - after meals or whenever you notice a problem. Follow the directions as people with low Iodine levels sometimes have a reaction.

You indicated that you were young. When did this start? You could have an OCD condition called ORS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olfactory_Reference_Syndrome.
Basically, it's where the person thinks they produce an odor but they don't. Has anyone ever TOLD you your breath stunk?? Ask someone. You mention doctors think your crazy which may be a pointer.