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Magna, UT

I have a hard time with some types of odors and makes me more sick. Was wondering if others have same problems? Loud noises affect me to as well do lights.

July 3, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that heightened sensitivity to smells, sounds, and lights is a common experience with fibromyalgia, often... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that heightened sensitivity to smells, sounds, and lights is a common experience with fibromyalgia, often triggering nausea, migraines, chest tightness, and increased pain. Several members shared practical coping strategies including using earplugs, carrying essential oils, taking allergy medications and nasal sprays, having groceries delivered to avoid overwhelming store environments, and sometimes needing to leave rooms or ask family to lower their voices. A recurring theme was the frustration and guilt of needing to withdraw from family conversations or step away from cooking smells, alongside the challenge of explaining to loved ones why everyday sounds feel amplified and unbearable.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I also have the problem with smells making my head hurt or making me feel sick. Music with a repeative beats
and songs of today that say the same line over and over. It really gets on my nerves and makes me irritable. There are so many things that bother me, such as the "spider feeling" crawling up my leg. Missing a key on the PC Keyboard and the piano. People saying that there is always someone worse off than I am. I agree, however, that doesn't cause my pain and etc go away.

July 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Smells, lights and noise, have them all. There are some things that bother me, certain perfumes, javex, cleaning supplies, certain scented candles. I have found over the years these things have gotten worse. I have migraines so I really never not noticed it. I also find that my taste buds have changed as well. Sometimes I can't taste what I'm eating at all. Awe the joys of fibro

July 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes all my senses are highly sensitive specially when my pain is high. That makes me more irritable and frustrated. I always have earplugs and a small bottle of essential oil in my purse fir the just in case.

July 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you for answers my question, I was also wondering if it affects you to needing medical attention?

July 8, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes and yes!! Makes me crazy, especially the loud noises they put my nerves absolutely on end and then my anxiety is heightened.

July 7, 2016

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