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Horrible malodorous flatulence smell, even if I'm not farting?!

This problem is ruining my life. My fart stinks like omg, and when I am not farting, I release gases involuntarily which smells like fart/poop/sewage.

I am a student, male, 16, who discovered this problem about half a year ago. I fart many times a day and very often. Worse, I smell like I continously release sewage gas from my anus, even though I do not have any feeling of farting. The smell is really horrible and since I am not able to sense that I'm farting (during the period of involuntary flatus leakage/discharge/emission), I really do question whether the smell came from my rectum or not. Contracting my anal muscles to keep the gas from coming out do not really help, and often makes it worse.

Personally, I find the smell hard to bear with. And if that is the case for me, I am sure it will be worse for others. Those around me even use their fingers to cover their noses, and they often breathe in and exhale deeply and uncomfortably which makes me really guilty that I'm causing them to suffer. Many people cough when they sit with me as well. I do feel apologetic deep in my heart, but I can only pretend as if nothing has happened, although my peers have already identified me as the stink bomb.

The problem started half a year ago, and it went away for about 2-3 months. It resurfaced once again this few weeks. I have been unable to identify the exact cause of the problem, but having researched on flatulence issues, it could be one of the following:

- Diet (include excessive sulfur-containing food intake, food intolerance, food allergies)
- Bacterial imbalance
- Physically damaged anus which causes gas discharge

Observations:
- The problem is worst when I am at school
- My feces stink as well

I worry much more about the foul smell of my flatus than its quantity, since the horrible smell caused much inconvenience and annoyance to others. I really want to get rid of the problem and know the reason why it is occurring. When I'm out, I cannot concentrate on the things I am doing. People are avoiding me, and I am also avoiding them to prevent them from suffering. I don't know what to do and I am emotionally depressed because I think that my problem is worse than a disability, in that it affects others with my malodorous flatuence and involuntary discharge.

I have read several posts on the site related to my problem and there are a few people who have the same problem as me. I hope that I will soon find a cure for my problem so that I can have a social life again. Best of luck to those with the same problem as me too.
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I have had this problem for about half a year now, and I'm turning 16 in a few months. It's barely noticable or just not there if I'm at home and it's worst when I'm at school. I've noticed it sometimes being paired with stress, nervousness and sudden hot "waves" that come with wafts of the smell. My family doesn't smell it and I haven't really noticed other people say something directly about it, but I'm sure the smell is coming from me. Sometimes it's a sewage odor, sometimes fecal. It's weird because I've never had any problem with smelling bad (apart from being sweaty) until half a year ago, just after school started again. I'm not even farting (that I know of) and I smell! I already know I need to make changes to my diet, because the last couple of weeks I've been feeling bloated and I'm just not very healthy atm. Could the smell have something to do with skipping breakfast? I'll try to experiment, but please let me know if anyone's found something that works.
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Hello everyone I'm a victim of this horrible smell as of right now. I'm depressed out of this world. I meet a girl that I really want to see but can't because of this odor. People around me instantly rub their nose ,cough, or show some sign that they smell an odor. I'm a 23 yr old young man who everyone loved to be around and get extra close to talk to. Now they discreetly avoid me or can't stick around long enough for a conversation. I've lost all self esteem, confidence, and ego. I live in Miami where its hot as hell everyday which makes it worse. Reading everyone story makes me feel human again because I'm not the only one. I eat almost two bowls of cereal at night wake up gassy. Literally I would not be farting and I would smell like it. I went to clubs and people would stare with a stank look haven't went back since. I work at a luxury car dealership and my co workers know its me stanking up the place.if your going through this you understand my pain and suffering. People can't breathe when their around me. I really hope the cure is produced and I can live my life again.
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I understand your pain I'm experiencing the same thing doctors think it's in your mind and diet.Tried all of those things I'm looking to Jesus to help me with this condition and or give visions to the Doctors on what is the cause so stay encouraged the best you can and remember your not by yourself God Bless.
You mentioned that you eat cereal every night and wake up gassy. Ask your doctor to test you for dairy allergy. Google it that can make you smell really bad. I hope this helps you!  
Try to mix 1 cup of organic apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of water and keep in the refrigerator. Drink 3 spoons every morning with your empty stomach, and at night before you go to bed. Also, don’t drink anything while you are having your meals.
Don’t drink any soda or juice. Drink water with a lime.
Try to mix 1 cup of organic apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of water and keep in the refrigerator. Drink 3 spoons every morning with your empty stomach, and at night before you go to bed. Also, don’t drink anything while you are having your meals.
Don’t drink any soda or juice. Drink water with a lime.
Also drink camomile and green tea.
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Let me share my testimony I dealt with this problem since 2012 when I had my first daughter I dealt with a fishy odor first. I went from job to job none of my family could smell it but other people could I was depressed. I didn't wanna go no where I just wanted to be by myself. I went to several doctors and they couldn't give me a answer I lost hope I just new I was gonna die. My mother was my only friend she was there for me threw the whole way. Then it went from a fish smell to a fart. I got a referral to see a GI doctor they found bacteria in my system and I was on a lot of antibiotics and I had to change up my eating habits. One day I decided that I didn't wanna deal with it no more so I went to god and prayed and prayed and I decided to get baptised. Now I must say the smell really came when I smoke cause I was a heavy smoker so I asked God to heal my body so I got baptised and when I got out the water I didn't have that problem again. Now that was God I was 20 nobody but God. Now I'm 24 and I slipped up and started back smoking again didn't never think in a million years that it would come back and now here I am again dealing with the uncontrolable gas again after god had deliver me already and I just had a baby and she is 2 months I just recently let my job tryna get paper explaining what's going on cause they don't understand I have a bf that don't understand why I'm crying a lot it has gotta to that point that I kinda lost hope but I know at the end of the day it was my fault for picking up smoking again. Basically the moral to my story is god can deliver you from it when I first experience it I didn't think other people had this problem I thought I was unnormal or something. But now I'm learning from my mistakes and I'm taking it a day at a time. Tryna stay positive and keep my faith cause god did bring me out of it before and I know he can do it again. So now I have two kids to live for. And I'm here to tell you that god is a forgiving god and he will never leave you nor forsake you. Even though I missed up twice and I'm going threw this again I'm glad it now as bad as it was the first time cause it could've been worst. I'm just thanking God for giving me another chance and you live and learn. But I just wanna encourage everyone that is going threw this problem you are not alone take it from someone that's been threw it twice. Even when you think God is not listening he is always there. So yes don't give up there are ways to get rid of it but it won't work unless you trust God to do it for you. I love each and everyone of you and I pray god give you peace and strength and healing in the name Jesus I pray Amen.
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I loved your testimony. i myself dealt with involuntary excessive farting and no one understood what i was going through, not friends or family. It cause me to feel depressed and I withdrew from everyone. I turly believe  Jesus Christ is the  deliver of all. Thanks for sharing p.s your not alone
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Gone on their on. I came to the conclusion that all of the extra gas and air thats trapped creates pressure. I was getting this pain in the left side of my stomach where all the gas was accumulated, Ur body looks for ways to relieve that. (Internal hemmorroids) which creates a lil opening that allows the gas to pass thru ur rectum and (external hemmorroids ) which then release the gas thru ur anus. U might not even know u have hemmorroids I didn't if it wasn't for the colonoscopy I would've never known I had them. The awful smell is because of the mucus I believe. Mucus is really bad. If ur interested in knowing more about all the bad stuff excess of mucus does to ur body. I recommend u read the mucusless healing system. It changed my life. Well  I hope this can be of help for somebody out there that's suffering just like I was. Don't give up. There's a solution for everything if u keep looking. If u have any questions or just want to talk to a fellow gas survivor lol  hit me up. Ur not alone there's always someone that's willing to help. XD
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Hi there, you have described exactly what I have with the post nasal drip and the pain in left side just under ribcage, I also had hemmeriods years ago so I am thinking that maybe I am on to something reading your post, I will try that book cause I have been suffering with this a very long time, depressed out of this world and just met a girl who I really like who doesn't know about this problem...yet, hopefully find a cure before I lose her, thanks for posting
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I had something similar happen to me , it's very embarrassing.   I kept passing gas in public and it smelled awful..  People knew exactly who was farting and some actually made comments.  Well, I went to the doctor and I was found out that I was more or less healthy.  It did not feel like it. They said it '"might" be irritable bowel syndrome and stress.   I wanted to know what was irritating my bowels and what can stop the flatulence.  By the way, find out if you have any food intolerance or adverse reactions that happens when you eat something in particular.  

What helped me with the frequent farting was taking a laxative with aloe vera.  What helped with the smell was taking magnesium supplement tablets for about a week (recommended to me by an older adult).  What helped me with my anxiety was exercise, prayer and meditation.

Please, check with you doctor first to find out if something else is going on. Good luck.
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Hey, so the cause of flatulance smelling may be because of dietary reasons. Mine smell terrible after consuming something with dairy in it. But I had the problem of my farts sort of leaking without me having any control. This happened during Sophomore year when I was 16. So after that year I went to nontraditional school where people meet up at 1 of 3 classrooms and use the computers to do schooling there. There are way less people in there than regular school, which is what I needed. So I hardly ever have this problem anymore. I believe stress and anxiousness about me accidently farting amd other people noticing was a giant factor as to why it happened. Also, this school has more freedom in letting people use the bathroom and I do believe holding it in for too long will cause you to leak flatulance. I have also been doing kegel excerices to strengthen my anus, which I believe also helped. But I highly recommend going to a less traditional school to figure things out and relieve yourself of this cruel mystery. But please hang on in there <3
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For those of you who are feeling a little confused by your symptoms, here is a very nicely written article which breaks it all down very well.
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https://www.healthline.com/health/smelly-farts
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Hi Specialmom,  Its an interesting question and thank you for asking.  The diet changes I have made has given me the freedom to live without any symptoms at all. I can work out and enjoy good energy levels and life in general. But then the very frustrating thing is that, even after being symptom free for many months, if I eat a problem food,  the problem returns very soon after.  So it seems as though these pathogens are evading our immune system and are there waiting in the background.  Im guessing that the gas is a sign that they are proliferating and gaining  more of a foothold after being  fed. So this is why i place a lot of importance on avoiding problem foods. Doctors, family, friends and society in general tend to treat gas as a trivial matter but if the bacteria are the cause, as they seem to be, of an autoimmune condition, then it must be taken very seriously indeed. Fiber, both soluble and insoluble, seems to be an issue for me. Interestingly, sufferers of SIBO are reporting on forums that they are getting relief by restricting fiber. The foods which I can eat without getting hydrogen sulfide gas all happen to be low in fiber. Studies on gut microbiomes varying by nationality have found that African populations, with diets high in fiber, happen to have more of the sulphate reducing anaerobes than western populations which eat more refined carbs.  Have you had any success with dietary changes?  
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Very interesting, for sure!  So, is this similar to when someone speaks of having gluten sensitivity?  Not the issue of celiac disease where they can not digest it but more that they react to it?  
Yes it could well be that. That they get gas but dont want to go into the detail.  Do you have a problem with all foods containing gluten?  Ive always wondered whether all the additives in bread might have something to do with it.
Yes it could well be that. That they get gas but dont want to go into the detail.  Do you have a problem with all foods containing gluten?  Ive always wondered whether all the additives in bread might have something to do with it.
Gluten sensitivity is one of those things that people usually figure out they have by eliminating things one by one to see if it affects things or monitoring what they had preceding an episode to correlate it.  Additives are funky.  I get headaches from artificial sweeteners.  I can't tolerate them.  So, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that additives contribute!
Just thought I would mention that I tried a new experiment the other day and the results were surprising. For the experiment I wanted to see what would happen if I eliminated wheat. I had never done this before since eating wheat alone was never a problem. So while I was wheat free,  I started to try all the foods which were previously problematic. I couldnt believe it, there was no reaction. So I have been eating bananas avocados and other fruits and no issues so far. So it seems as though I can tolerate the wheat if it is not combined with fiber and sugars but If I ditch the wheat then I can pretty much eat a normal diet. I think this is very interesting indeed. Have you tried going gluten free? If you have tried this and not had any releif, then It could be interesting to see if a low starch diet helps.   By cutting out wheat, I have automatically reduced my starch consumption by quite a lot, so the question remains, were my issues caused by gluten or starch?  I have bought some gluten free spaghetti, high in starch, which I am going to now eat on a regular basis.  If  the issues come back, the culprit will be starch.
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Hi everyone,

I wrote a post on here in 2016 about Turmeric and received a few emails about it. Sadly I didnt notice the messages until now. This was my reply which I thought should post on here.  Turmeric did work, but only temporarily. After a couple of weeks the problem returned. Probably something to do with the high thiol content. Like Sulphur, Thiol is a problem for sufferers of this condition. So I would avoid it. Despite all the years of searching for a solution to this issue I have not yet found anything which can be taken to alleviate the symptoms. If your gas smells like sulphur then it is most likely caused by an abundance of pathogenic sulfate reducing bacteria. These bacteria are anaerobic and cant be detected with stool tests provided by regular doctors, which happen to only test for aerobic bacteria.. I guess, until we find a cure, our only choice is to manage it as best we can. My method of management is to avoid certain foods. I avoid high fiber foods. I can tolerate some white breads, pasta and potatoes.  Meats and fish are ok. Zuchinni and eggplant and tomatoes I can tolerate too. Everything else seems to cause issues, particularly dairy, as a previous poster mentioned. Avoid resistant starch. Pastas, rice and poatoes which have been cooked and then cooled convert to resistant starch which only feeds the bacteria in our colon and not us.  Previous posters also mentioned autoimmune disease and to that, I would like to add that certain types of anaerobic bacteria seem to have the ability to trick our immune system into attacking itself.  My doctor tested me for HIV because I had all the symptoms of a classic autoimmune disease. If any of you are suffering from weight loss then I would suggest avoiding high fiber foods. It seems that  some pathogenic sulphate reducing bacteria also have this tendancy to lock up all of the glucose which we derive from our food as glycogen in our livers . So they are effectively starving us. It is an infection. Hydrogen sulohide gas, that smell, is toxic and carcinogenic. People who take antibiotics only have temporary relief as the bacteria hides in a biofilm  which it makes. The antibiotics can only reach areas of our body where there is a blood supply. The blood carrying the antibiotics doesnt reach the biofilm where these nasty creatures are hiding. This whole problem started for me after making a terrible mistake one day. I read an article about raw horseradish as a natural antibiotic and decided to give it a go. Well thats when it all started. So definately avoid horseradish.  I hope someone is going to find a solution and post it on here one day.  For those who feel like giving up on life, I know how you feel. Simplify your diet and remove anything which triggers gas. I dont eat for pleasure anymore. I eat a very basic diet. Mostly boiled potatoes, some white bread, almonds, zuchinni, low fat minced meat from time to time. No spices, no sugar and no fat or oils other than what is naturally found in those foods. Its boring I know but at least I dont have smelly gas and that is worth a lot to me. So dont let it get you down. Just manage it until someone figures something out and comes back on here to to let us know.
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Thanks for your thorough update. All this time and still having the issue.  Ugh.  Do you find diet is able to help you? (the diet changes you describe?)
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I have seen progress with this probiotic called vsl#3. Stay away from sulfur forming foods. Take peppermint and lavender tea in to morning. Good luck.
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Guys I have made major progress in this calamity of a problem. I have been taking homeopathic medication from a homeopathic doctor and my condition has improved. According to her, this is caused by a certain bacteria. Go get with a good homeopathic doctor also before you go out take peppermint and lavender tea together. It really helps.
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OMG!!! I'm not the only one on this planet with this problem?? I can't believe it!! Somebody, please help!! I don't have money to see alternative docs and to pay for remedies not covered by my insurance and I'm going stir crazy!!! I have severe social anxiety and am in group therapy and individual therapy, attempting to work through my anxiety (and other issues). I'm too ashamed to admit this issue to my therapist, so I'm extremely self-conscious when I sit in group and in individual therapy (think about rooms with no windows). God, it's a nightmare!!! I've chalked it up to IBS, and I know that IBS gets triggered by anxiety (and refined sugar definitely doesn't help, but it's all I want when I'm anxious), so I just walked around "grinning and bearing it," all the while dying inside. People told me that it's all in my head and that I don't smell, but lately I've been feeling like people are inhaling/exhaling uncomfortably around me, and now I've confirmed that it's no olfactory hallucination. I wonder, was anyone else diagnosed with IBS-constipation & do laxatives seem to help at all? Please help!! I can't keep living like this! I'm at my wits' end.
start by trying lavender tea and peppermint tea together. double the bags if need be. also try cutting out meat and dairy completely. don't worry bud. you are not in this alone
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I have been having this exact same issue for 6 months. You are a carbon copy of me. I have tried everything, diet change, antibiotics, juicing, probiotics, coconut oil what ever I do, it gets worse. Event seen a GI specialist, did a colonoscopy, GI molecular panel (stool panel), tested my colon for tumors, celiac panel, other blood work, all came back negative. He said I am fine but I know I am not. Just seen a homeopathic doctor and she thinks it's a certain bacteria causing it and has prescribed me some homeopathic meds which I should receive soon. Are you or anyone still having this issue? I am relieved I am not the only one.  
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6 years and counting... sadly...
I’m on 3
I am having hope that this homeopathic meds will work. Hoping they arrive my Tommorow. Meanwhile I have stopped/limited bread/flour produces, processed foods, limit sugar especially refined, limit salt foods and all dairy. I also  drink alot of water. The homeopathic doctor believes it's a bacteria causing it. GI doctor says i am all fine according to all the stuff he did. Thousands of dollars appertly did not  find a solution.  Yes I know I stink up every place I go. At work people avoid me, even when I drive I have to wind down the windows cuz it's just continuous. I carry this lavender hand sanitizer spray that i buy at a foods store that smell good and spray it often. It's hard, but I am not giving up hope. I will never quit my job because i have bills to pay, they will have to fire me. **** it, if they don't like me so be it, I am getting paid and that's all that matters. I remind myself these things often but it does get frustrating especially at work knowing people are talking about you. But whatever, they don't pay my bills so I can care less . This problem started when I was a kid and I was made fun off alot at school. It lasted a while but then went away and not its back worse than ever few months back. It would pay just to smell normal so you can just socialize without and issues. I am keeping faith and I will resolve this.
     Guys we have to be strong. I am down for a group chat/discussion if anyone is interested y'all can email me at ***@****.
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I have almost found a cure. I started taking cbd oil. Just 2 drops a day under my tongue before I go out before a crowd. This stuff helps you concentrate and almost completely gets rid of anxiety (It is completely legal, certain health stores have it). I want to say the anxiety makes up for 60% of the problem. My mind used to be set on ONE thing and that was worrying about what everyone else is doing. Ex:(Rubbing there nose, coughing, dirty facial expressions.) I stopped caring about them. I starting caring about how I was feeling and being more selfish for me. I think we all deserve that. The other 40% of the problem is definitely physical and bad diet choices. I had an anal fissure and other health complications that lead up to my problem. I’m probably gonna go to the doctor and maybe figure out if my anus is maybe loose and see if I can get some type of surgery to fix me. God bless y’all just know there’s a lot of us strugglin out here.
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I’m going to try this. 99 % we have same issues found. I also went to the doctor AGAIN but they said it’s all in my head and everybody was bullying me because of something else. I’m been thinking crazily lately- I’ve started to consider going to a quack-voodo **** and maybe I’m cursed.
Will try it out, did you experience any side effects?
Dude, I have also believed that someone cursed me! WE know what’s going on, I wish the Doctors would care a little bit more about the situation. Cbd has helped me so much. The problem still sometimes acts up while on it but at least i’m not freaking out like I used to. My social life is slowly increasing to the way I used to live. I’m hanging out with friends that i’m comfortable around and won’t judge me no matter the circumstance. And the only side effects cbd is your concentration. It somehow creates a barrier from all the bad thoughts trying to ruin your day.
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ATTENTON CURE FOUND

I had the same problem as you guys for three years. every single day I was in school I used to smell that smell that fart smell around me and  it's the wonder if it was me or not and then I thought it was in my head but it actually wasn't in my head it was actually reality and I prayed every single day and then I decide to do it dry fast but I am giving up on the first day and the night decided to decided to drink some coconut oil so I drink 4 tablespoons a day well for the first day I took like 8 tablespoons and second day I took like 6 and I started taking 4 and then after the first day I didn't even have the smell anymore even after eating because usually after I ate that's when the smell of pop up a lot and now its gone and i thank god almighty so i wanted to share this cure with you all. Coconut oil is anti inflammatory and anti fungal and anti bacteria. So basically whether you have a hemmorhoid or anal fissure or infection this will probabaly cure you. I wish you all good luck and god bless. Sorry for the grammar i used voice chat to type this.
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What brand is it
DO NOT CONSUME COCONUT OIL IN HIGH DOSES WHEN YOU'RE NOT USED TO IT. IT WILL LEAD TO NAUSEA AND LOOSE STOOL. WORK YOU'RE WAY UP!!!!! START WITH 1/2 TABLESPOON THE FIRST DAY
DO NOT CONSUME COCONUT OIL IN HIGH DOSES WHEN YOU'RE NOT USED TO IT. IT WILL LEAD TO NAUSEA AND LOOSE STOOL. WORK YOU'RE WAY UP!!!!! START WITH 1/2 TABLESPOON THE FIRST DAY
Tried it, made no difference for me
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I have also been dealing with this same issue...excessive gas issue. I can only come up with the solution that it's anxiety. I only have this issue around large crowds, work or social events. I feel much better knowing I'm not alone.
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Ask your doctor about damaged sphincter muscle.
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I know how you feel, I been suffering since middle school to now ( high school) many people from my school are doing thing that hurt my feeling too.
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But I believe it anxiety that causing our flatuence
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Just recently, I am starting to “study” myself. I realized that it gets worse when we try not to breathe. For 4 years, I think I subconsciously developed social anxiety. When I’m in the classroom, I’m afraid that I would smell that’s why I am scared to breathe. It’s a big mistake. It worsens it. I’m not saying this is because of breathing because last time I checked this all popped into my life like a damned theif taking everything. I’m saying that not breathing properly worsens it. I know it’s harder said than done but I’m going to try to calm down and see... maybe also go to a psychiatrist or something.
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I have also noticed this. Whenever I go out to drink, this problem disappears completely because it’s like I don’t even care about it. On a regular day, my anxiety kicks in and I notice the problems start to appear..I do not know how to reduce anxiety because it’s to overwhelming. I try to breathe and think about other things but it’s like a dark conscious is watching over my shoulder. I need help..
Tried it, didn't work
Any of you guys willing to talk about it? I have the same problem and would be nice to see someone’s insight on this subject.
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I have the Same problem. I can say it ruined my life. Worse, my parents doesn’t believe me. They think I’m lying. I can’t feel it, no one would believe me. My classmates hate me they would kick my chair, exclude me in everything, talk behind me and in front of me bad things about me. And somehow, I can feel my teacher also. Do group works alone since no one would team up with me. It started when I was in 8th grade. I even became a vegetarian for 2 years before realizing it’s never going to work. I went to the doctor more than 10 times, but they all just laughed at me and said it wasn’t normal. I feel like dying but at the same time I cannot. I have dreams also. I feel like I have no ounce of pride left. I have to swallow all their bullying. Can someone help me? I tell myself all the time, it’s okay- it’s not. It was never okay. I was always diligent on going to church, now I feel it suffocates me. People hate me there. I’m not saying it affects my faith- it really doesn’t. But I just don’t want to go there anymore. Sometimes, I breathe irregularly and even try myself to stop breathing for a few seconds because I’m scared that my body whose been betraying me would embarrass me again. Help... please....
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My problem started in 7th grade and I   am going through​ the same thing as you. If you would like to talk about it, please message me. It'll make you feel better to talk about it to someone who is experiencing it as well.
Im actually hopeful since there are people like me. Maybe, THERE IS cure. It doesn’t kill us physically. Emotionally, mentally, and socially, it does. It’s like a one sided war everyday. I would like to go to a Gi doctor soon. I hope that doctor wouldn’t laugh like the others. I am willing to pay anything. I don’t- can’t live like this- WE shouldn’t. I hope we all get through this one way or another.
Hi can I email you or talk to you about this? I have the same problem, been about 2 years and ruined everything.
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TMAU may be the culprit as to why one smells. If you want to learn more about it, search it up on Youtube. There are a lot of people who talk about it and explain methods to combat it. Basically, your body can't release toxins naturally and they build up within you. This can cause a person to smell bad (like poop or sewage) because the toxins leaves through the body's pores as an odor. If this seems to be what you experience, know that there is hope and that some people have made changes in their lives so that they don't experience the symptoms. A YouTuber named Niah Sims talks about the methods that worked for her. It's tough, but please have faith because you can do this. Fighting !!!
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I thought with TMAU you have a fishy smell? I didn't know it included poop, sewage etc
It does involve a fishy smell, but I saw a victim talk about how they smelled like poop, so I assume that is also part of TMAU
But if your sweat and general body odor smell normal can it still be TMAU?  because some people only have a gas problem
You're right, it probably is a gas problem, and not anything related to TMAU
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I have the same problem since I was 19. Well actually from the age of 17 I had already had a problem, it started as an odourous, very abnormal looking discharge (I'm female) that smelled really bad so I learned proper hygiene (not to say i didnt have proper hygiene before but i had to take extra steps) in that regards and thought I was okay until I was nearly 19 and the problem came back with a vengeance, this time something  that couldn't be dealt with a simple solution. It then started as passing gas despite trying so hard not to, and whats peculiar is that it only happened when i was sitting and not in any other position leading me to dread sitting around people i tried so hard but it was like I had no control it was fighting back, then just when i thought it couldnt possibly get any worse a few months later i was passing nose-plugging gas left and right no matter if i was sitting, standing, or lying down. It didnt matter who i was with even when I was alone it was continous all day long, i couldnt even smell anything but i knew from the sensation and others reactions, a friend said i smelled like stinky poo, i believed her because shes always frank in convo. Anyway, whats more instead of the normal feeling of gas expelling it was more so a rippling/goosebump sensation on the skin above that area, i know what the ****? It felt more intense and longer the more i felt nervous and im generally a nervous person. Its like fighting a losing battle. So why now? Why after puberty? Its not like i changed, ive always been nervous, impatient, shy around others, my mom related to me when i was little i would bite the palm of my hand whenever i got nervous and ive got the calloused scars on my palms to prove it as i got older it shifted to creasing my shirt over and over again and i still sometimes do this. I do have a lactose allergy so i strictly avoid all lactose but this was known before my problem started.  So i tried everything imaginable -- meditation, yoga, relaxaion techniques, binural beats, gas pills, bicarbonate soda, apple cidar vinegar, oregano oil, gasX  and similar chemicals, i looked into common ingredients in personal products and cosmetics (soaps, shampoos, deoderants) i thought maybe i have a problem with lanolin (oil from sheep wool) so i avoided anything with lanolin but the problem neither improved or got worse and i still continue to avoid lanolin. My life has gotten so ****, i dont feel mentally okay, i struggle with relationships mainly cause i avoid them to spare people the stench. I hardly trust anyone watcjing their moves as if anticipating an attack, I'm easily irritated, and can hardly keep a convo all I can think about is my problem and why anyone even wants to be around me. I knew at this point i needed therapy but from a financial perspective that was out of the question. All I can rely on is self-help.
So I started a food diary and wrote everything I ate and drank and how I felt everyday for months.  One thing peculiar struck me, on one of the days I had cream cheese in a croissant momentarily forgetting I shouldn't but I noted that nothing really happened, nothing worse or better, it seems only milk and feta cheese cause me digestive problems. I started to think i have some sort of oil problem because whenever I ate a salad drizzled with olive or sesame oil my gas would get worse but how was i to avoid oil?? Its used for cooking, baking, in cosmetics, etc it's a challenge nearly impossible to defeat.  I tried a gluten free diet, a fructose free diet, I tried a fodmap and plateo or whatever it's called diet, I avoid hfcs, aspartame, sweeteners, legumes including beans - I hate beans anyway I scarcely ever ate them - nuts, seeds, I also avoid processed food, soy, any oils except what's used for cooking/baking and of course anything with lactose.  Is this a way to live? Certainly not but then again neither is feeling subhuman because you're not supposed to pass gas all the time, it's not lady-like. It was so easy as a child to hold it in why not now? So matter what I ate/didn't eat/took nothing improved. I had to think in a different venue. Since I started college I have what can be described as anxiety attacks or panic attacks in crowded places, one day I stopped the bus I was in and got out cause if I didn't I would have passed out.  My face would get sweaty and cold, my vision would get blurry, it feels like there's no oxygen in the room and i'd have an overwhelming since of doom so all I could do is sit or else faint. So I realized maybe the problem is psychological and started reading on religion, seeking help through faith and truth, I read the truth seeker, the Bible, the book of Enoch, a book on prophet Abraham, Moses, the Quran, Tibetan Buddhism etc. With these I had moments of profound clarity but nothing that stuck. Back to square one.
Then out of no where the thought came that I have a lack of self-trust. No trust in my bodies capabilities.  So I started this mantra to say to myself "trust myself and breathe deeper" over and over and push all thoughts out of my head. This alone has helped more than anything I've ever done, it's amazing I still have moments but they've become few and far in between. I hope this helps someone I'm still on this track and there are improvements.  Sorry for the lengthy discussion.
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Exact same problem. I believe I am now like you. I am completely aware of the situation I’m in. I do breathing exercises in public to try and stay calm. Nothing works. My stomach always has this bloating bubbly pressure and it gets worse as I concentrate on it. I’ve had this for the past 2 years and rn i’m thinking about getting into phycodelics. I honestly just want to forget who i am. I want to sit next to someone and not have them plug there nose or look at me funny. This has mentally messed me up, I feel like there’s no’s escaping it.
How are you now?
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I have had the same terrible uncontrollable gas for years now. Beano, calming down, and focusing on others things have helped with my gas. Its not a 100% fix, I still have it, but it is not as much. Always eat when hungry or getting hungry. Hunger makes the gas worse at least for me even with beano. I am pretty sure another person said what I am saying now on another post, so one of us could ask him how it turned out?  If anyone wants to talk about there gas problems or anything message me.
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Not sure how many of you are still having this problem. I just need a place to talk about it. It’s caused a lot of problems in my life. I’ve had it for the past 2 years. (The stinking without trying problem.) It  started my senior year of high school and now i’m 20 and still trying to fight it. I pray to god daily asking him to give me my old life back. I was happy and could sit around people and enjoy life. Now...my anxiety kicks in every time I sit next to anyone. I’ve toned it down the past 2 years but it just sits there. If I didn’t have a a strong sole I would have ended my life already because I dont want to live like this forever. I am actually taking a girl on a date in a week. Something I thought i’d never do again. One day I will win against this fight and it will be the best day of my life when it’s gone. God bless y’all and I hope y’all are better.
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i've had this problem for years and i am so alone.  i feel completely helpless and no matter how clean i am i still smell like fart :'(
Hey can you look at my post I can relate to that. I too used to sit comfortably around people without any fear or dread of gas but I believe it's a psychological problem and not a physical one. My mantra has helped significantly.
I feel you. I have the sme problem since 5 years ago. I tried going to countless of doctors but no one would believe me. They all just laugh and say “that’s normal people dart for -=20+  A day” ********. Do you still think we would be healed someday and lead the normal life we did long ago?
hi there, noticed your post.  Welcome to medhelp.  Have you ever made any dietary changes?  Or had a stool sample taken?  Once my family all had 'the smell' and it turned out we had a parasite from tank water at a farm.  I really didn't have any other symptoms than gas that could clear a room (attractive).  A stool sample supplied gave us the answer.  And I also notice changes to diet affect this with me and family. :>)  
I had an anal fissure which started the anxiety and then the smell. Right after that I caught pinworms out of nowhere. My doctor laughed in my face when I told him I had pinworms. He said “It’s so rare that adults get them you aren’t special.” Yet there I was infested with them. All of these events happening in my life basically traumatized me from being the social guy I once was. I’m going to go have surgery for my chronic fissure and a colonascapy to see if there is any left in my gut. Hopefully God sends me a miracle and this all just ends.
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Hello
I'm an 18 year old female with a similar problem. It started a year ago when I thought of overdosing. I immediately regretted it. I started to get a bad smell when I sat down. I couldn't smell anything but others could. I don't know if it's a liver problem or something but it's affecting me. I just want it to go away. I don't want to bother others with my smell. Please help.
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I have the same problem. I’m at the point where I don’t want to go to work and I’ve dropped out of school. I went to the gastro today and he asked me if this maybe psychological. :( I can’t take it anymore!
I thought i was alone with this condition until today. I don't know what to do and i have completely isolated myself. i'm 19 and feel so alone it's killing me.  
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