I used to work next to a woman who doused herself with heavy perfume every day. I finally went to the boss and said either move me or talk to her about her perfume. My throat was always sore, I was congested, and my eyes were always tearing. Enough was enough! Luckily, I was in a union at the time and they helped me get the response I needed.

I can't have any smells in the house. No scented candles. Very sensitive to smells now

Yes, it has definitely evolved. It's not as difficult to diagnose like it was back in the day as I call it. It's talked and discussed about. It was as though the word itself 'Fibromyagle' was forbidden seems like. There is more review of literature and being treated have climbed tremendously.

I can't enjoy Pine Sol anymore. I use to pour some in each sink, on cleaning day. Benefits to the drain as well. A couple months ago the Pine Sol overpowered me. I use very little now.
My lotions I use are scent less, or maybe a mild smell of Coca butter. My scented candles are very mild in its smell; Pumpkin, Carmel Pecan, Lavender Orchid, Clean Sheets.
In my work, perfume, scented lotions, and oils were not permitted. Many patients were affected by nurses wearing anything with scents.
I don't think my reaction was quite as bad as yours but, Pine Sol last too long. I wanted to tear my nostrils out!

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I'll take two each!

Lynda

Yes, those kinds of fumes makes me sick. Exhaust fumes are extremely powerful stuff.