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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Darlington, UK

Afternoon all. I was wondering if anyone ever suffers with smelling strange things. Are while ago now i started smelling strange things. First of all it was that i could smell chip fat even though id never used it. That smell went on for a while. Then i could smell fag smoke never smoked for years. It's never nice things i can smell its always horrible things. Does anyone else ever suffer with smelling strange things.
Tia. Xx

March 20, 2018
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Members connected over the frustrating experience of smelling strange, often unpleasant odors that others around them cannot detect, with... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating experience of smelling strange, often unpleasant odors that others around them cannot detect, with common phantom smells including cigarette smoke, chip fat, nail polish remover, paint, and burnt rubber. Several members described being hypersensitive to smells in general, with some noticing the phantom smells intensify during fibromyalgia flares, though not everyone saw a clear pattern. A recurring theme was the relief of discovering they were not alone in this odd symptom, with many expressing gratitude for finally finding others who understood what they were experiencing.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I do have times when I'm hypersensitive to smells, or I'm imagining them as no one else seems to smell what I'm smelling. I haven't noticed a correlation with flare ups, but I wasn't paying any attention to that either.

March 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, Hi, I'm Teresa, n it's, nice to meet you πŸ˜‡πŸ˜πŸ˜Ž I have, smelling issues to. !!!!! and it SUCKS !!!! I'll get back to you, My fingers, hands, are not wanting, n nether, is my Brain 😨😨😨 will definitely re-connect up with you !!!! Took me 20 minutes to type this msgs !!!!! that's a too long !!!!!!! Added you

March 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

That makes me feel a little better so I'm guessing it's just another thing I've got to add to my long list of things to do with my fibro. 😑

March 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes just this weekend kept smelling nailvarnish remover andpaint get it when im in a bad flare hope this helps take care 😊

March 20, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have oil reeds and misters all over the house to stop the strange smells. I have a vanilla 1 that I'm getting rid of as it smells like wee xx

September 28, 2018

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