Bad breath? Really Embarrasing!

Hi...Is any one having problem with the bad breath....My mom was really sweet about it..she told me that I should ask my Dr. what can I take to control the bad breath... I wash my mouth everymorning I floss I even use Listerine!!!! =-| but I think it's comming from my stomach I went to traider joes and bought some breath capsules but I'm not gonna take them untill I speak to my dr. Has any one had a problem with this or has anyone told you about your breath?? =-S Vanessa 241/214/148

Drink lots of water and other fluids. Dehydration causes bad breath. You can also tell if you need more fluids by checking your urine - it should be pale yellow and almost odorless. If it is a strong yellow then you can be sure that you need more fluids and that your halitosis is caused by dehydration. Louise

Vanessa, Cant you smell mine from there? Yes I have had the "rotten" breath. I have read it is from ketosis, which occurs from the decrease in carbs you are taking in. (Dina Dinkadoo posted about this a week or so back) Everything I try doesnt cover the smell or remove the taste in my mouth for more than a few minutes. The best thing I did find was when I swished with Lemon juice. If you find anything that works please post and let us all know.

It is ketosis. The only thing that will kill it is to add some carbs to your diet. My husband even commented. Yuck. Good luck. (Praying for Rob.) Lee 266/228/137

Yup - it's ketobreath. Nothing really kills it, but like I said a cracker here and there can kill it for a short time. If you keep drinking something....esp if it is like Crystal Light or something it can help keep it at bay a little. Many Atkins dieters keep those breath strips with them... Dina

I never had the problem before and now my poor hubby. I brush my teeth periodically throughout the day and it is still kickin!!! It is ketosis and there is nothing really that we can do about it!! ~Nicole

Count me in with the stinko breath. I know it's the ketosis, so, either I have rank breath or I stay fat.

It may be ketosis, but I know I have some sour stomach breath that is not that. Zinc supplements seem to help. Joy