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What is going on with my smeller?
by lovelylolz, Nov 07, 2009 09:59PM
Hello,
I am a 30 year old single mom of one boy, career driven and take courses part time. I have had two bouts of depression in my short life and with councelling came through the other end alright. In the past year or so, I have developed severe allergies to mites, mold, grass, perfumes, etc. About 8 months ago, I went to an ear, nose and throat doctor becasue I suddenly lost my sense of smell. I went for a CT scan of my sinuses which turned out normal showing no signs of sinusitis and allergy tests showed severe allergies as stated above. So, the doc gave me some nasal steroid spray and off I went. However, within the last 3 or 4 months, I have been experiencing olfactory hallucinations that have gotten progressively worse in strength and duration and will at times cause a headache. The smells are two distinct smells, one of a very strong citrusy scent, the other a very strong cigar smoke. My doctor has refrrd m to a neurologist and I am waiting to hear back. Also, The last month or so, I have also been experiencing pain in my spine, chest and ribs.
So, my question is; are my severe allergies related to the phantom smells? Could I have something more serious? What questions and details should I tell the neurologist about my symptoms? Can it be fixed? It is so annoying to smell smoke or perfume all the time, I would rather not smell anyhing as I did when all this began.
Thank you!
I am a 30 year old single mom of one boy, career driven and take courses part time. I have had two bouts of depression in my short life and with councelling came through the other end alright. In the past year or so, I have developed severe allergies to mites, mold, grass, perfumes, etc. About 8 months ago, I went to an ear, nose and throat doctor becasue I suddenly lost my sense of smell. I went for a CT scan of my sinuses which turned out normal showing no signs of sinusitis and allergy tests showed severe allergies as stated above. So, the doc gave me some nasal steroid spray and off I went. However, within the last 3 or 4 months, I have been experiencing olfactory hallucinations that have gotten progressively worse in strength and duration and will at times cause a headache. The smells are two distinct smells, one of a very strong citrusy scent, the other a very strong cigar smoke. My doctor has refrrd m to a neurologist and I am waiting to hear back. Also, The last month or so, I have also been experiencing pain in my spine, chest and ribs.
So, my question is; are my severe allergies related to the phantom smells? Could I have something more serious? What questions and details should I tell the neurologist about my symptoms? Can it be fixed? It is so annoying to smell smoke or perfume all the time, I would rather not smell anyhing as I did when all this began.
Thank you!
Member Comments (1)
by ENTMD, Nov 08, 2009 09:52AM
To: lovelylolz
Some migraines are known to be associated with olfactory hallucinations. The Neurology referral is very appropriate.
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