Hi, I have been reading this message board for the past 4 days, but I just decided to finally post my story. I am so extremely sad. I am a 33 y/o female and I...
Hi Kristi, I'm sorry to hear of your distress. There are plenty of people here who will understand your pain. If it's any consolation, those with viral anosmia...
Hello Christi, I am sorry to hear of your situation. The first thing you must do is to do all you can to remain optimistic. There is every chance that your...
Hi Ed, I agree with you about Original Source Mint and Tea Tree shower gel. It packs quite a punch:-))) Interestingly, for me the Original Source Lavender and...
Thanks Adrain for your response. I know it must sounds silly that I am a mess over now 12 days when there is so many that go months, years and for life with...
Thanks Jan for your time and response. I will take your advice on the cooking thing right away. I also am checking for a neurologist that takes my insurance. I...
Kristi, We all understand completely what you are going through. I most likely lost my sense of smell and taste for reasons other than viral, but I agree with...
Hi Sarah. I was born with congenital anosmia, and the cause is pretty much unknown. I don't have a genetic defect, as far as I know, and I didn't have a...
Is this treating congenital anosmia? Do you know what the cause of your anosmia was? ... experiencing ... inspiration ... Nasules. ... designed to ... taste ...
I was seeing Dr. Henkin at the Taste and Smell Clinic in D. C. for 3 years, and he had me on an asthma medication (we called it Theo, I think the full name is...
Hi. I also have congenital anosmia, but as far as I know it doesn't have a genetic cause (I don't have Kallman's). Fortunately, my family wasn't dismissive,...
I noticed I couldn't smell when I was 7 years old and in 2nd grade. I was walking down the hall with my classmates when they started sniffing the air and...
Hello, This is treating allergy indicated anosmia. I have suffered from allergies and chronic asthma for most of my life, and then a few years ago my sense of ...
In a message dated 12/2/2006 4:02:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, adrian@... writes: <<<It responds to Prednisolone.....The Flixonase is a topical steroid...
Hello Patty, I actually thought that viral anosmia was not an inflammation, and did not respond to Prednisone. Mine is allergy indicated with inflammation. I...
Hi Kristi, I too am a viral anosmic, for the past 18 months. I was also devastated in the beginning, but have slowly adjusted, and learned to live with it....
Hi Kristi Take a look at my FAQ http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/ViralMick.htm I had similar experiences. If you are a viral anosmic prednisone will make no...
Viral anosmia is not caused by chronic inflammation. The anosmia is caused because the virus destroys the olfactory cells. You can't smell because there are no...
Hi All, This may sound really strange as I knew my sense of smell was changing - others would say "ohhh that baking bread smells delicious" and I'd think to...
Hi Beay ... I also can't tell when I'm ... The usual advice:-) When cooking, just cook. See a recent email on this. and live in a home with natural gas (how do...
Hi Beah, Here's one link that gives MS as a possible reason for sensori- neural anosmia. http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic333.htm There are other files in the...
Hello, This is for the benefit of those who are not aware of it; not that it is of crucial importance. Some believe that Prednisone and Prednisolone are brand...
Beah, The first thing a doctor would want to rule out in your case is a mass in your brain. If you haven't, you must check this out. They would probably...
Hi all, Ammonia is not the best or safest thing to test your trigeminal sense of "smell". If you can detect the presence of alcohol when you put your nose into...
Hi Jan, Wow, thank you for all the info! I am a seasoned "multi-tasker" which is probably why I burn things so I'll take your advice and keep my eye on...
Hi Ellen, I know you're probably right about the CT scan - I just hate going through those things and every time I do it keeps coming back to MS.. if it was...
Hi Jan, Thanks for the heads up! I'll see if I can smell alcohol :) Gee can I drink it at the same time :) Then maybe I won't care if I can't smell it.... ...
You're welcome, Beah:-) I agree about drinking the test as well as sniffing it:-) But I prefer red wines to spirits:-) Along with the "When cooking, just...
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