Embarrasing body odor????

Have any of you noticed that your underarm deodorant doesn't quite make it through the whole day? I have a nasty body odor that I can't seem to get under control. I have been using Secret spray for several years and never had a problem. I have recently tried several different deodorant/antiperspirants to no avail. I don't think it's ketosis because my breath isn't offensive...just my underarms. I know this is embarrasing, but does anyone else have this problem? If so, what helps? Kathy

Hi Kathy, I've noticed that too and honestly I don't know what else to do but take showers everyday and lavish in deodorant, although before the end of the day I start smelling myself again. I would love an explanation and am open to any suggestions as how to get rid of it. Deb

Kathy I have noticed it too. I have been using Secret for years also and all of a sudden it doesn't work anymore. I guess I'll have to find something stronger. I have read on the main board people talking about it so I guess it's normal. Maybe someone has a solution. Kay

Thanks guys, I think I'll post it on the main board and see if anyone has any advice. I've been using deodorant 2 and 3 times a day and it doesn't help. Kathy

The same thing happened to me and I posted on the main boar. i was told to use Mitchum. IT WORKED!!!

I buy a natural deodorant and it works wonders. It does not have the aluminums that have been linked to medical issues. This deodorant is made from natural crystals and I got it at Whole Foods, Krogers, Vit Shoppe. I've tried the 'Naturally Fresh' and 'Crystal' (www.thecrystal) brands. It comes two ways: the crystal form - which is a rock you wet and rub on your armpits as you get out of hte shower; it lasts a long time. And there is a roll on which is more $ but an easier style preference. For $3.50 I hope you try it and it works. The package descriptive says 'it forms an all natural protective barrier against odor causing bacteria.' Secret always made me smell horrible, too. Tiffany

Hi Tiffany- I use the spray version and I love it. It works all day! Judie

I have suffered through this the last year or so. I used Secret for years and years with good odor/wetness control and then it went all wacky. I haven't had this problem since the surgery and subsequent weight loss, though. I just blamed it on my raging hormones.

Lisa, I'm post menopausal, but maybe my hormones are still raging. I posted it to the main board and got a couple of good responses. One lady said a PE teacher told her to use alcohol under her arms before putting on deodorant. She swears by it. A couple of others suggested using Mitchum for women. I know my brother used to have a prescription deodorant when he was an athlete (he had problems with sweat glands) and after awhile his Dr. suggested that he buy Mitchum because it was pretty much the same as his prescription. So maybe one of those solutions would help you too. I'm trying both. Kathy