The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[susan]

hi everone,
I have a problem is any one else expericing bad breath ? I brush,use mouth wash and breath mints but still have bad breath .It is getting so I am afraid to get close to anyone even my husband . I am thinking about asking a Dr. about it .has anyone else had this problem since being on medfast? susan

[Unca_Tim]

Hi Susan,
Sorry to hear about your prob. "Keto Breath" is not uncommon with low carb diets. About all i've heard to deal with it is breath mints, frequent brushing (including tongue), and mouth wash. Just be careful with anything containing sorbitol. Its been known to cause stomach upset with some people.

Also, are you sure it's noticeable to others. Sometime dry mouth can seem offensive to you, but is not noticeable to others.

Have you mentioned this to your doc yet?

Keep us posted,
Unca

[susan]

hiTim,
thanks for the tip I am brushing and using mouth washes and yes my husband told me I have bad breath so now I am really worry to get close to people.
susan

[Nancy]

Susan,

Yeah, breath that can knock a buzzard off an outhouse at fifty paces IS a side effect of ketosis. BUT..the alternative (FLAB or death) is worse, IMO! Use a tongue scraper, drink LOTS of water...remember, this will improve when you reach your goal and begin transisition!

Sor-ree...what's worse? Flab and sweet smellin' or healthier, thinner and temporarily stinky?

It's one of those ‘either or situations’~ what’s worse? Bad breath or NO BREATH?

[susan]

thanks Nancy.
you are the greatest. talk to you later susan