Embarassing BO Issue

[badger]

I used to have the opposite problem. I was getting increasingly stinky pits. I switched to Lavilin (cream deodorant), then another kind of cream deodorant (and ever stinky pits!). After about a year I finally seem to have gotten rid of all the toxins built up over the years and am now wearing a crystal-based roll on with no stinkiness.

Anyways, that's neither here nor there for you. Since you're going for a dr. check up next month, I would mention this to your doc. Maybe it's to do with your thyroid afterall? Either way, I can certainly sympathise with the pit problem!

[OakLeaf]

Any change in your diet (not necessarily big changes, just eating more of this and less of that) with the colder weather? I think a lot of people eat more meat and richer foods in winter. Dairy products in particular make me reek.

[mtbdarby]

All good thoughts!

I don't think it's stress or it would have showed up earlier. I'd lean toward the change in deoderants. I did do a body cleanse and it started after so I'm thinking maybe it is toxin related. No new nutrional suppliments or diet changes other than eating less junk food.

Unfortunately its only labs next month - no dr. visit. And I'm currently insuranceless until my new job benes kick in May 1st. So I'm trying to figure it out on my own.

Badger, where did you find the roll on crystal? I have the stick and it keeps breaking away.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I find that eating large protions of certain foods like asparagus, cabbage, or beets can make my urine have a strong odor- that doesn't bother me but I thought perhaps you had started eating a lot of fresh veggies of one kind or another? Just another possibility.
I use the crystal stuff in a little pump spray bottle.

[OakLeaf]

Oh, and I use the crystal that comes as a lump without a holder, just a little tray. It breaks... when I drop it on the tile floor. I never had a crystal stick break though.

[badger]

I've used this before, but it didn't really help me. But that was when I was still detoxing (or my system learning to sweat normally again?).

I can't find the particular kind I use, but it's crystal based with aloe and tea tree oil.

There are tons of different types of crystal deodorants out there!

[Biciclista]

oh and 41 is definitely not too young for perimeno...!! and that's a real typical change.

[Blueberry]

I find that eating large protions of certain foods like asparagus, cabbage, or beets can make my urine have a strong odor- that doesn't bother me but I thought perhaps you had started eating a lot of fresh veggies of one kind or another? Just another possibility.
I use the crystal stuff in a little pump spray bottle.

For me, Coffee makes my urine smell really strong (and strange). I find I have more BO if I eat more onion/garlic. I'm always very sensitive to smell - so usually I'm the only one who can smell it. For me, Al free deodorant doesn't work as well - but I don't want to chance it.

CA

[mtbdarby]

Miranda - you crack me up!

Lis - I was thinking about what I was eating and the only big changes are a decrease in carbs and a higher consumption of raw spinach and the basic veggies. More black beans, etc. A lot more green tea too.

I have noticed my urine smells different as well. Just a little stronger. I did get sick with strep throat last week so I'm still on penicillan but this started before that. I'll have to do some research on perimenopause and maybe check in with my sisters.

Thanks for you insight and the humor that came with it! I feel better now..

[Biciclista]

and try asking someone else if you smell bad. Maybe your NOSe has gotten hypersensitive.