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Diabetes Plus
by chefangie, Feb 19, 2008 04:17PM
Don't know where else to post these questions so am assuming under diabetes since these symptoms may be related....
I am 45-F; have diabetes II; have hypothyroidism; have on-going depression; and am suceptible to allergies. Medicines being used: Metformin, Synthroid, Lisinopril, Effexor, Zocor, Singulair. Was diagnosed with diabetes and hypothyroidism Oct 07.
Prior to diagnosis of diabetes/hypothyroidism I lost my sense of smell and taste. Currently have been without smell and taste for 11 months. ENT can't find any abnormalities; best guess is that is is damage to nerve caused by several bouts with sinusitis.
Question now is this: is this loss also associated with diabetes? AND - why am I now having phantosmia? I sense the smell of something bad all the time - like a dirty catbox or spoiling meat. it's aggravating; especially in light of the fact that I'm a chef. HELP!
I am 45-F; have diabetes II; have hypothyroidism; have on-going depression; and am suceptible to allergies. Medicines being used: Metformin, Synthroid, Lisinopril, Effexor, Zocor, Singulair. Was diagnosed with diabetes and hypothyroidism Oct 07.
Prior to diagnosis of diabetes/hypothyroidism I lost my sense of smell and taste. Currently have been without smell and taste for 11 months. ENT can't find any abnormalities; best guess is that is is damage to nerve caused by several bouts with sinusitis.
Question now is this: is this loss also associated with diabetes? AND - why am I now having phantosmia? I sense the smell of something bad all the time - like a dirty catbox or spoiling meat. it's aggravating; especially in light of the fact that I'm a chef. HELP!
Member Comments (2)
by KevinHarney, Feb 20, 2008 09:21AM
I am not a medical professional just a diabetic but I have never heard of such symptoms related to diabetes.
by WaveRider, Feb 20, 2008 01:44PM
To: chefangie
Try posting on the "Ask a Doctor Forums" - Diabetes - Adult Type II . You seem to have many choices but first ask Dr Ramsetty for her opinion.
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