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to be super puzzled why my elbow stinks

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samsamsamsamsamsam · 08/05/2019 20:57

what on earth...... I am clean. I am always clean. However for the past few days my right elbow (the crook of it) has been omitting a god awful stench. I can't wash it off. It is foul.

It smells like feet and rot and awfulness. There is no broken skin, it just looks like a normal elbow. WTF.

why is this happening? anyone got any ideas? soap isn't doing anything!

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lazymare · 09/05/2019 00:00

Slather canestan on if poss and see how it is tomorrow

Boffing · 08/05/2019 23:59

Do you have access to a dog? They will sniff that region possibly if it's a problem.

DishingOutDone · 08/05/2019 23:24

Sorry to elbow my way into the smelbow fest, but google tells me that the antecubital fossa is susceptible to strep skin infections, and the fact that the smell went away with alcohol would tend to support that - however, common sense would say it would be sore and red?

BlythesEyes · 08/05/2019 23:22

I'm going to bed now, but please update us tomorrow as to whether your smellbow is still gin infused or back to smelly. I'm intrigued......

winewolfhowls · 08/05/2019 23:08

Woe woe
The smell of boe
No no
It will not go
Oh oh
Vain Hellboe

Likethebattle · 08/05/2019 23:06

@3lucky stars it’s actually probably true as well.

3luckystars · 08/05/2019 23:05

A swellbow would need to be checked for infection definitely.
Are you sure you haven't fellbow?
Are you otherwise feeling wellbow?
Only a doctor can tellbow.

Ohyesiam · 08/05/2019 22:59

Mine smell of biscuits
Mine too! It’s really nice.

To all the people saying infection, the signs of infection are redness, swelling, and loss of function.

The loss of function bit would be hard to assess.

3luckystars · 08/05/2019 22:59

@Likethebattle thank you, I'm not alone so!

I have checked and have got two shower-gelbows. Same.

StuckInsideAnEcho · 08/05/2019 22:55

Both of mine smell like normal skin. I'm so sorry you have a smellbow.

MrsMozartMkII · 08/05/2019 22:52

A gin soaked smellbow. Perfect.

RosemarysBush · 08/05/2019 22:50

Hoorah, samsam! Good solution(if possibly temporary). Bombay sapphire does have a powerful scent. Keep us updated won’t you?
Btw, the correct term for the inside of your elbow is the anti-cubital fossa. You’re welcome.

gilchrist168 · 08/05/2019 22:48

Overcome with guilt now, in case you have a dreaded lurgy sam .

However, clicking "Refresh the display" has taken on a whole new meaning for me.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 08/05/2019 22:44

I've just got out if the bath so my elbows smell lovely. Sorry. Will brave them tomorrow morning to see if there's been any change overnight.

Tolleshunt · 08/05/2019 22:44

You now need to run a lemon on it, for the full g&t experience.

RevealTheLegend · 08/05/2019 22:42

Just re-christen it Smellbow and learn to love it

I’ve woken the cat up by laughing so much I had a coughing fit. I can’t find my inhaler. If I get an asthma attack, the smellbow will have claimed it’s first victim. Be very afraid.

RubaDubMum89 · 08/05/2019 22:41

This is so strange! I also gave both of mine a sniff... One smells of soap and the other, strangely, of nothing?

I'm now slightly paranoid that I might wake up with a smellbow in the morning. Maybe this is how it starts? All the good smell is sucked out before the dreaded smellbow sets in?

Itwontrainallthetime · 08/05/2019 22:40

Maybe using some deodorant on it will help. Depending on what type of deodorant you have if it's a roll on etc let it dry and see if that helps any.

Can you smell it when you are sat down, stood up, or do you just get a whiff every now and then.

I was thinking maybe you have a infected pore or something but it would be sore I would think.

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samsamsamsamsamsam · 08/05/2019 22:39

I have a solution.

I don't have any antifungal or hydrogen peroxide and I can't last any longer (I keep sniffing it) so I have just taken some
Bombay Sapphire and doused on a makeup remover pad and rubbed it all over.

I no longer smell like rotten death milk.

I smell like gin!

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Likethebattle · 08/05/2019 22:37

@3luckystars

stayathomegardener · 08/05/2019 22:35

Mine smell of biscotti biscuits. #nothelpful

ZippyBungleandGeorge · 08/05/2019 22:34

I just left the room to smell my elbows so DH doesn't think I'm a weirdo....

Islands81 · 08/05/2019 22:29

Could you not dangle a Magic Tree around said smellbow? Problem solved!

UterusUterusGhali · 08/05/2019 22:27

Mine smell surprisingly lovely too considering I haven't showered tonight.
My underboob smells like off milk in the summer tho :(

If it continues I'd see the GP/practice nurse for a swab.

EmployeeOfTheMonth2019 · 08/05/2019 22:26

Sorry, OP. I have no idea.

But I'm another one who has sniffed both my elbows and can report they smell nice.

Sorry I know that's not helpful. ..