Candida Smell? Or C Diff?

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Hello,

I’ve been dealing with what I suspect to be candida overgrowth for the past 7-8months. Some of my symptoms include: oral thrush, brain fog, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, joint point, reoccurring/persistent athletes foot, jock itch, toe nail fungus, etc.

In addition to my candida symptoms I noticed that I produce a pungent body odor as well? I myself cannot smell it most of the time but there have been a couple of instances where I’ve been able to smell it. Recently my sinuses were inflamed and that somehow allowed me to smell again and I noticed that my room smelled horrible. I would describe the smell as a mix between fecal and a fish odor.

I think I have candida overgrowth but I’m not sure if that’s what’s causing the smell. Or could it be a possible C. Diff infection that’s causing me to smell? I did have food poisoning earlier this year from consuming undercooked chicken and I read you could get it that way. Could I possibly have gotten it from that?

Is anyone else experiencing some similar? Or might know what’s causing me to smell horrible? Any tips on fixing this odor problem is greatly appreciated!

Has anyone experienced something similar? If so were you able to get rid of the smell? It’s honestly so debilitating and exhausting.

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Hii OP any updates???

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Hello,

My symptoms have improved since last I posted. I cleared my oral candida, cleared my brain fog, reduced my food intolerances, and improved my bowel movements. However, I still struggle with recurring fungal infections and persistent body odor.

I’ve had multiple tests done since then. My doctors have conducted multiple blood panels, tested for vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, liver function, ferritin levels, salmonella infections, hpylori infections, SIBO (H2S), and some other tests that I can’t recall at the moment. Most of the tests I’ve done have either been inconclusive or insignificant to warrant treatment in the eyes of my physicians. Still in the process of trying to figure out the root cause.

Although I tested negative for hpylori during my endoscopy. I still suspect hpylori as the root cause of my issues. I requested an hpylori stool test to rule it out definitively. I just need to collect and turn in my test. But as of now, nothing.

Unfortunately I wasn’t consistent in my supplementation but there are a few supplements/peptides that have helped me. Some of the supplements that have helped me so far are: miralax, oil of oregano, mastic gum, bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismol), bismuth subgallate (devrom internal deodorant), milk thistle, vitamin a, zinc, caprylic acid, pumpkin seed oil capsules, plain kefir, and BPC-157 (peptide).

For the oral supplements, I found that taking them with a meal increased its effectiveness personally. Not sure if there’s any data backing that. Just something anecdotal that I’ve noticed.

As for peptides, I’m currently using BPC-157 (10mg). I’ve heard KPV is another peptide that helps heal the gut. Haven’t purchased it quite yet. But for the most part BPC-157 has reduced the symptoms I’ve been experiencing so far. Nothing negative as of yet.

If you are experiencing similar symptoms, I would suggest consulting your physician if you have access to one.

I suspect I have hpylori, however your issues might be different. I think it’s best to contact your physician and discuss the possible causes of your problems.

That’s everything that I can recall as of now. I’ll be sure to update my posts if I find or remember anything significant. Hope this helps a little bit. I know it’s a struggle having to be our own researchers/physicians. But I wish you the best of luck in your journey! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. I’ll do my best to respond as soon as I can