Ok.....bad Breath!

[Erin 25]

I know this is gross but......wow! I am having the worst bad breath the past few weeks! I mean my mouth tastes like a dog took a do-doo in it! Even when I breathe through my nose I can smell it! Gum, mouthwash, and brushing every hour does nothing! I wasn't aware of this effect.....but after reading a few blogs I can see its pretty common and understand why. BUT DAMN! I was wondering if anyone going through this has a better remedy? Please dear god tell me this won't last!

[ChatCat 24]

You are in ketosis which occurs when your diet consists of mostly Protein. Side effects of ketosis are dry ski and nasty dog doo breath. I have not gotten there yet but I am sure it is coming!

[donnalee62 2]

That happened to me before surgery, but after surgery it hasn't been so bad. I just remember pre-surgery when I first started a high Protein diet and Protein Shakes that I couldn't brush enough, chew gum enough, mouthwash enough!! I think since I added veggies in that helps keep things balanced. As Cathy said, ketosis brings it on . . . fun fun fun!!