Root canal gives me body odor?!

In April 04, I had a root canal performed on upper left I tooth.  All went well until 3 days later when it began to hurt.  I went back to my dentist then an endodontist, both of whom found no infection or problem.  As a precaution, I was put on Keflex 500mg 4x a day for 2 mos.

One day out of the blue I noticed I had underarm odor. Though I

[Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.]

I am sorry for your problems but I have no clue what the association between the RCT and your underarm odor. I would not even know who to refer you to for a consultation. Sorry I be more helpful---Good luck!

[anacyde]

Today I was careful to brush my teeth three times.  No body odor.  Can mouth infections go systemic?  I suspect a problem with my bridge...

[lesilly]

hi anacyde
I was searching about body odor today, and noticed on this link:

http://menshealth.about.com/cs/embarrassments/a/body_odor.htm

it says
"Diabetics, especially those who use insulin to control their levels of sugar, can smell of acetone (nail-varnish remover). Such individuals require urgent medical attention."

are you using insulin?

anyway, just thought I'd post this, in case it can help you.

[anacyde]

Hmm.  I have had problems with hypoglycemia, maybe it warrants being looked in to.  Thank you :)