Okay I know this has been talked to death but it's really gross!!!

My husband is driving me nuts about my breath! If he says my breath stinks one more damn time I'm going to knock his lights out!! I've done everything I can think of, breath mints (that made me so sick I'd thought I'd die), brushing constantly, mouth wash, flossing constantly what else can I do. I brush my tongue when I brush thinking that might help but no such luck. He says it constantly smells like "doo-doo". I hate thinking I'm going out in public breathing this dragon breath on my friends. I've gotten to the point where I cover my mouth when I'm talking afraid of what horrible smell might be creeping out. Can anyone please suggest something to take care of this? I know people have asked before but I can't find the old threads and had to start a new one. Jamie (aka Doo-Doo Breath)

Jamie I had to laugh at your name attention. Although I know that bad breath has to be so frustrating. I dont have any suggestion except maybe gargle with prioxide or maybe sal****er and see if that helps. I know if it was me I would call a dentist for suggestions. good luck with this. or try the main board or both. Hope this helps. love marie

The smell isn't caused by a lack of hygine, no matter how much brushing, flossing, mouth wash and mints you use, it won't get better.. yet. Its because you are ketosis. You are going to smell like most diabetics do when they are going into sugar shock. You should be just fine after a few months. Until then, make sure you always have a mint around.

Jamie Thank you so muchf or that question. I am having the same problem and was thinking I was losing my mind. I am always brushing or trying to keep something in my mouth. I offend myself sometimes and was wondering what in the world was going on. I appricate your openess on this problem and now I know it will go away soon or later. I hope!!! lol Thanks Melissa (aka Shut my pie hole)

Jamie, Ohh Im so sorry!! I remember what a horrible time I had with the dragon breathe!! Not a fun stage, but a good stage for weight loss!!! Some people say that devrom helps, but I never tried it.. I just kept mints on me all the time and kept sucking on them.. You can order devrom online, there are a couple other things, but I cant remember the names of them now.. Post on the main board and they might have more suggestions.. Got your email.. The pictures look great!! You look like your doing better! Make sure to take pictures every month so you can look and see the changes as they happen.. It helps when you get stuck and feel like your failing!! Amber

Poor Jamie! Breath isn't the only thing that will stink when you're in Ketosis ... (shaking head here). But it will all ease up as a bit more time passes. It's just pretty bad initially. ((hugs)) Myra