garlic smell on hands

[gingerke]

I have noticed a garlic smell on my hands in the last few weeks, I take levothyroxin for thyroid condition, the only medication I take.  I recently am having allergic reactions to food. My dr. has prescribed a epipen to use in case of emergency, since I had a bad reaction to something which we haven't pinpointed as of yet about 10 days ago.  I am beside myself trying to figure out what I am allergic to and why I'm suffering from so many different reactions to my system. I want to know if this garlic smell could also be a reaction to food, I have not ingested garlic at all in the last few weeks. Also, my throat has been swelling some after I eat, I have been on benadryl pretty much the last 10 days until I figure what it is that is causing all these things. 2 nights ago I went to dinner with friends , immediately after eating I felt so bloated , I hurt, within the next few hours, my neck started to hurt and I developed a migraine headache, finally I threw up and within an hour, my symptoms were gone. Do you know if this garlic smell could be an allergic reaction also??  I'd appreciate any advice,


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[OldYoungOne]

You might try rubbing your hands on stainless steel, i.e. a kitchen sink. Some claim that this helps a lot, but it's only a band-aid, not a solution to the main issue, whatever that may be. I believe soap bar shapes of stainless steel can be purchased.

[LivingInHope]

I recommend you see an allergist right away- throat swelling reminds me of a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.  You need to get the trouble pin-pointed A.S.A.P.

With your neck hurting, the migraine you had, and especially if you have a fever too, I recommend you try to get spinal meningitis ruled out.

I can't explain the garlic smell on your hands.  I have a sibling who has had hands smell like hamburger meat before.  Curious.