Kind of a gross topic but.........I keep noticing that about once monthly my urine smells just awful. When I go to the bathroom the odor literally wafts up......sorry...like I said gross. Has anyone else noticed this very disturbing symptom?????
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Hi Girls,
Kind of a gross topic but.........I keep noticing that about once monthly my urine smells just awful. When I go to the bathroom the odor literally wafts up......sorry...like I said gross. Has anyone else noticed this very disturbing symptom?????
Kind of a gross topic but.........I keep noticing that about once monthly my urine smells just awful. When I go to the bathroom the odor literally wafts up......sorry...like I said gross. Has anyone else noticed this very disturbing symptom?????
Yes, I started noticing that as well. I thought it was from certain foods that I eat or when I drink wine but I am not certain. Yes, it is fairly new for me and the smell sometimes is real strong and not so good. I googled it and came up with several causes such as foods we eat, diabtes (usually a sweet smell though), and other stuff I don't remember. let me know what you find out.
Hi there,
I think that nasty niffs in the urine department are something that you should keep an eye on. Freshly voided urine should never be particularly smelly or unpleasant. Obviously if it hangs around it will begin to smell horrible as it undergoes decomposition in the air. We have all experienced the joys of the odour around the back stairs of a multi storey car parks! Yuk!
I think that there are two types of odour, one is changed/odd and the other is slightly foul smelling.
If the urine smell overly 'fishy' or plain horrible there is likely to be infection present. This often comes with bladder discomfort/burning when you void urine. Cystitis and kidney infection are the culprits here. The bacteria that cause these infections cause altered decomposition of the urine and can smell foul. When the infection is advanced it can actually make you gag, believe me. E Coli makes the urine stink! Wow this is a nice subject......................
Then there is changed urine smells which can be caused by many things:
Certain foods and vitamin supplements especially the B group vitamins can cause an awful pong. If a supplement other than the B group is causing a really strong odour perhaps you should consider whether you body is actually coping with the supplement you are taking.
If I eat breakfast cereals with lots of artificially added vitamins the smell of my urine changes quite alarmingly. If I choose more natural organic cereals, I have no problem. If I eat the UK brealfast cereal called Sugar Puffs, the next day my urine smells exactly like them. Ewwwwww!
Obviously metabolic problems like diabetes can cause a change in urine odour.
During hormone fluctuations I think that we get changes in gut wall permeability which can lead to the common symptoms of IBS and leaky bowel problems. This could be what you are suffering. Also have you noticed how at this time your arm pits can become very stinky out of the blue. If hormones are capable of doing that, they are also quite capable of changing the smell of the urine.
Hopefully flushing the system with lots of clear water should solve most problems. I would advise that really foul smelling urine should never be just ignored..........
XIII
I think that nasty niffs in the urine department are something that you should keep an eye on. Freshly voided urine should never be particularly smelly or unpleasant. Obviously if it hangs around it will begin to smell horrible as it undergoes decomposition in the air. We have all experienced the joys of the odour around the back stairs of a multi storey car parks! Yuk!
I think that there are two types of odour, one is changed/odd and the other is slightly foul smelling.
If the urine smell overly 'fishy' or plain horrible there is likely to be infection present. This often comes with bladder discomfort/burning when you void urine. Cystitis and kidney infection are the culprits here. The bacteria that cause these infections cause altered decomposition of the urine and can smell foul. When the infection is advanced it can actually make you gag, believe me. E Coli makes the urine stink! Wow this is a nice subject......................
Then there is changed urine smells which can be caused by many things:
Certain foods and vitamin supplements especially the B group vitamins can cause an awful pong. If a supplement other than the B group is causing a really strong odour perhaps you should consider whether you body is actually coping with the supplement you are taking.
If I eat breakfast cereals with lots of artificially added vitamins the smell of my urine changes quite alarmingly. If I choose more natural organic cereals, I have no problem. If I eat the UK brealfast cereal called Sugar Puffs, the next day my urine smells exactly like them. Ewwwwww!
Obviously metabolic problems like diabetes can cause a change in urine odour.
During hormone fluctuations I think that we get changes in gut wall permeability which can lead to the common symptoms of IBS and leaky bowel problems. This could be what you are suffering. Also have you noticed how at this time your arm pits can become very stinky out of the blue. If hormones are capable of doing that, they are also quite capable of changing the smell of the urine.
Hopefully flushing the system with lots of clear water should solve most problems. I would advise that really foul smelling urine should never be just ignored..........
XIII
Eating asparagus will give it a very strong and odd odor.
--Happymom
--Happymom
QUOTE (Happymom07 @ Jul 10 2009, 07:44 AM) 
Eating asparagus will give it a very strong and odd odor.
--Happymom
--Happymom
Well I haven't eaten the asparagus yet lol..............did you happen to see my post in the "forgot to put my clothes on" thread? lol lol.
Thanks ladies for your comments......I know its not a UTI issue......but you have certainly given me something to think on.
QUOTE (XIII @ Jul 10 2009, 06:45 AM)
Hi there,
I think that nasty niffs in the urine department are something that you should keep an eye on. Freshly voided urine should never be particularly smelly or unpleasant. Obviously if it hangs around it will begin to smell horrible as it undergoes decomposition in the air. We have all experienced the joys of the odour around the back stairs of a multi storey car parks! Yuk!
I think that there are two types of odour, one is changed/odd and the other is slightly foul smelling.
If the urine smell overly 'fishy' or plain horrible there is likely to be infection present. This often comes with bladder discomfort/burning when you void urine. Cystitis and kidney infection are the culprits here. The bacteria that cause these infections cause altered decomposition of the urine and can smell foul. When the infection is advanced it can actually make you gag, believe me. E Coli makes the urine stink! Wow this is a nice subject......................
Then there is changed urine smells which can be caused by many things:
Certain foods and vitamin supplements especially the B group vitamins can cause an awful pong. If a supplement other than the B group is causing a really strong odour perhaps you should consider whether you body is actually coping with the supplement you are taking.
If I eat breakfast cereals with lots of artificially added vitamins the smell of my urine changes quite alarmingly. If I choose more natural organic cereals, I have no problem. If I eat the UK brealfast cereal called Sugar Puffs, the next day my urine smells exactly like them. Ewwwwww!
Obviously metabolic problems like diabetes can cause a change in urine odour.
During hormone fluctuations I think that we get changes in gut wall permeability which can lead to the common symptoms of IBS and leaky bowel problems. This could be what you are suffering. Also have you noticed how at this time your arm pits can become very stinky out of the blue. If hormones are capable of doing that, they are also quite capable of changing the smell of the urine.
Hopefully flushing the system with lots of clear water should solve most problems. I would advise that really foul smelling urine should never be just ignored..........
XIII
I think that nasty niffs in the urine department are something that you should keep an eye on. Freshly voided urine should never be particularly smelly or unpleasant. Obviously if it hangs around it will begin to smell horrible as it undergoes decomposition in the air. We have all experienced the joys of the odour around the back stairs of a multi storey car parks! Yuk!
I think that there are two types of odour, one is changed/odd and the other is slightly foul smelling.
If the urine smell overly 'fishy' or plain horrible there is likely to be infection present. This often comes with bladder discomfort/burning when you void urine. Cystitis and kidney infection are the culprits here. The bacteria that cause these infections cause altered decomposition of the urine and can smell foul. When the infection is advanced it can actually make you gag, believe me. E Coli makes the urine stink! Wow this is a nice subject......................
Then there is changed urine smells which can be caused by many things:
Certain foods and vitamin supplements especially the B group vitamins can cause an awful pong. If a supplement other than the B group is causing a really strong odour perhaps you should consider whether you body is actually coping with the supplement you are taking.
If I eat breakfast cereals with lots of artificially added vitamins the smell of my urine changes quite alarmingly. If I choose more natural organic cereals, I have no problem. If I eat the UK brealfast cereal called Sugar Puffs, the next day my urine smells exactly like them. Ewwwwww!
Obviously metabolic problems like diabetes can cause a change in urine odour.
During hormone fluctuations I think that we get changes in gut wall permeability which can lead to the common symptoms of IBS and leaky bowel problems. This could be what you are suffering. Also have you noticed how at this time your arm pits can become very stinky out of the blue. If hormones are capable of doing that, they are also quite capable of changing the smell of the urine.
Hopefully flushing the system with lots of clear water should solve most problems. I would advise that really foul smelling urine should never be just ignored..........
XIII
hi in my case vitamins--esp/those enclosed in yellow dye.B vitamins too.but I need them.check doctor to be assured its not yeast,
Yes Vit B will cause your urine to be darker, and stronger.
Try drinking lot's of water, they also say cranberry juice is really good for the kidneys as well.
I just suggest drink lot's of water, see if that helps.
I take a strong multi in the morning, and within a few hours, you betcha... Then the begins to get better thru the day. For me it is also a sign just drink more water...
Try drinking lot's of water, they also say cranberry juice is really good for the kidneys as well.
I just suggest drink lot's of water, see if that helps.
I take a strong multi in the morning, and within a few hours, you betcha... Then the begins to get better thru the day. For me it is also a sign just drink more water...
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