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writes:Why Do I have Body Oudour?Please answer this seriously as its upsetting.I bath and change my clothes every day and wash my hair and use deodorants YET still I have a funny smell about me. Its NOT because IM not clean and I have been to the doctor who shrugs and says there is nothing they can do. Apparently its not a sweat smell but a musty fusty smell and the clothes ARE clean.Is it possible to have smells coming out through the skin I don't smoke or drink alcohol and I dont eat spicy foods or much fishPLEASE HELPIts NOT in my imagination as I also asked a friend if they had noticed (they don't see me often) as they lived the other end of the country but when I said they had noticed it "once or twice" people have moved away from me on the bus and in the last job I had apparently one or two people mentioned itIt seems so unfairPlease help!!!Serious answers only pleasethanks Reply to this Question
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reader, Jayney Y  +, writes (5 January 2010):
 That must be so embarrassing for you. Are you sure the smell is coming from you and not your clothes? If your clothes are not completely dry before you put them away after washing them they will take on a musty smell,(kind of like stale urine), even if they're only very slightly damp. If it is body odour, there's a condition which is pretty rare, but it may be what the problem is....
The cause for a fish to smell fishy is the compound trimethylamine. The cause for an individual to give off an abnormal strong smelling body odor, routinely described as a strong fishy smell, is the same compound.
Under normal conditions, when trimethylamine compound, and its precursors, are consumed in your everyday diets, your body converts them to a compound that does not smell. However, some individuals have a metabolic condition in which their body has the inability to make this conversion. This condition is known as trimethylaminuria.
Individuals with trimethylaminuria end up with a build up of trimethylamine, which is then released through their sweat, urine, reproductive fluids, and breath. Thus giving off a strong smelling fishy odor. Sadly, some people with trimethylaminuria have this strong natural odor all the time, while others have a moderate smell intensity variance.
There are no physical symptoms with this condition and individuals appear healthy. The condition seems to be more prevalent in women, with a strong suspicion female sex hormones are to blame. Reportedly the smelly fishy odor condition worsens around:
puberty
around menopause
after taking oral contraceptives
before and during menstrual periods
There is currently no cure for trimethylaminuria. However, it is possible for those living with this abnormal body odor condition to live normal, healthy lives.
A natural diet remedy for lowering the level of trimethylaminuria’s fishy smelling odor emissions is by avoiding foods containing trimethylamine. Along with diet consumption reduction of its precursors choline, lecithin and trimethylamine N-oxide.
Trimethylamine is naturally present in high levels in the milk of wheat fed cows. Trimethylamine N-oxide is present in seafood, and freshwater fish have lower levels. Choline is present in high amounts in:
eggs
peanuts
peas & beans
soy products
liver & kidney
lecithin & lecithin-containing fish oil supplements
brassicas ~ brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage & cauliflower
It is important to note that limiting your intake through dietary restrictions of these foods can result in nutritional deficits.
And pregnant or breast feeding women need to consult with their physician before restricting choline, as it is essential for fetus and infant nerve and brain development.
Other natural remedy, remedies and dietary changes which may help control your strong fishy smelling body odor include:
activated charcoal ~ 750mg twice a day for ten days
copper chlorophyllin ~ 60mg three times a day after meals for three weeks
supplements that decrease the concentration of free trimethylamine in the urine
soaps with a moderate pH, 5.5 - 6.5, helps retain the secreted trimethylamine in a less volatile form
laxatives can decrease intestinal transit time, therefore reducing amount of trimethylamine your gut produces
low doses of antibiotics to reduce the amount of bacteria in your gut, suppressing production of trimethylamine
take measures to avoid sweating while in the presence of others during exercise, stress and emotional upsets
riboflavin ~ vitamin B2 supplements to enhance impaired enzyme activity ~ recommended intake 30-40mg, 3-5 times daily with meals
These treatment approaches should always be done in coordination with you doctor. Always remember that it is not your fault you have this metabolic condition.
Without getting to technical, trimethylaminuria sufferers have an impaired enzyme that is responsible for trimethylamine conversion. And worth noting, it takes two parent carriers of this altered gene, who typically have mild or no symptoms.
Unfortunately, enzyme replacement therapy of the problem enzyme is not yet an option in trimethylaminuria management. Not yet anyway. Hang in there, science is on the hunt.
I hope you can find a solution, good luck. :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 January 2010): http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C105680.html
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3190
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reader, crazy08  +, writes (5 January 2010):
i would say that you should be asking for second opinion from other doctors,,i can't believe your presvious doctor told you that there's nothing they can do about it,,by the way did they told you whats the orogin??why are you having these??health providers are more knowledgable with these kind of physical problem,,many factors could affect,,yeah it maybe because of current medicines you are taking,,underlying conditions,,food,,chemical reactions,,etc,,for now just use mild ingredients to your body so it will be natural,,like baby soaps and cologne,,gooluck!
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reader, Brooklyngirl  +, writes (5 January 2010):
 Hmmm...If your doctor "just shrugged and said nothing they can do" maybe you can find yourself a woman doctor who would be more compasionate, and concerned.
The advice about drinking lots of water, is a good idea, and vitamins.
I hope you find a solution for this. It must be frustrating for you!
~BG~
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (4 January 2010):
It might be worth just going to the doctor in case you have a chemical imbalance. They might be able to do tests.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2010): Maybe a strong perfume would cover it up? If your really concerned go back to the doctor and maybe they could do some tests? Good luck x
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2010): So sorry to hear that. It can just be your own specific chemical balance. Drink water and vitamins. New deoderant and laundry soap could help too. So,etimes its not just one thing its a combination of topicals that can creat a negative cocktail that does not agree with your body. Last your oral hygyne can heavily effect your chemical balance.
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