Hello, I am new to this group so let me give you some backround. I have what I belieive to be anosmia. I have not been able to smell since I was about thirteen...
I submitted my claim to Medwatch but haven't even received any type of confirmation that they received it. It's quite a complicated form, so it may be that I...
I used Zicam Nasal Gel just before 2006 Christmas...no problem. On New Year's Eve, I used it again and had the same burning, intense pain described in the...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the anosmia group: For those who suffer anosmia only in adult years (not from birth or adolescence),...
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I submitted my claim to Medwatch but haven't even received any type of confirmation that they received it. It's quite a complicated form, so it may be that I...
Hello! My Zicam-related anosmia experience has finally led me to conclude that, yes, for the most part, the world totally runs on greed. It has also taught me...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the anosmia group: For those who suffer anosmia only in adult years (not from birth or adolescence) and...
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I would love to know how many on this board are afflicted because of Zicam use. Is there any way to tell? Can figure out how to do a one- response "I am a...
Tough poll for me to respond to with such straight and simple answers. How should one respond if I first gained weight trying to satisfy my hunger for missing...
It should be a growing number. On our local TV news this week the newscaster told us that if we want to get updated information on the spread of the flu in...
I went through the phase where I overate to compensate for the lack of richness of flavour, but before I could move on to the "lack of interest and back to...
I'm similar to you, Karl. Also, I gave up smoking (40/day) thinking that smoking may have been the cause which has probable led to more 'snacking'.. .... I...
Those who have given up smoking, *PLEASE do not re start*, as all the labour done in past years will get washed with single puff, and just after smoking one...
As the wife always says to me, you can always loose weight later, but ye canny regrow a lung 5 Years now, but bloody addicted to these nicotine gum things....
Hello Everyone: I've been visiting this site and reading your words of wisdom since first developing phanosmia symptoms in October 2006. I am grateful that all...
Nicotine is clearly a most addictive drug, at least for me. When I quit, in 1977, I had been smoking three packs a day for quite a while. Since that time I...
I can relate, At first I overate trying to find anything I could "taste" but mainly salty, sweet, spicy. So I think I gained in the beginning but am...
Hello, Beah & all - I posted the survey because I'm wondering what kind of ride my immediate future will be. I've had anosmia for 2 months now, and my initial...
I lost my taste and smell from using Zicam in June 2003. Was also involved in the first class action against Matrixx. Those who used the spray received $21k;...
In response to the poll being too simple, I think the question is, from the time that you contracted anosmia (only if as an adult), to this moment, have you...
It's a tough battle. I gained 23 lbs. when I lost my taste and smell, trying to get satisfied. Then, the doctor perscribed Lexapro due to the depression....
Wow! 100% recovered is FABULOUS! I read your treatment "diary" that is posted at http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/Viral-Franni.htm. Pretty amazing and...
I'm sure it is a challenge, Karl. I'm blessed with being in a household with my husband and 2 sons who have always been after me to quit...even when I smoked...
In the United Snakes gaining weight is the norm for those without anosmia, so if you found that those with anosmia had gained weight since the time they became...
In a message dated 3/4/2007 8:48:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, WuenschK@... writes <<< Nicotine is clearly a most addictive drug, at least for me. When I...
When I was a teenager my grandparents took me and one of my friends to California in their motorhome. I remember having the fresh picked berries there. They...
I think we all have our own experiences, maybe influenced by how we lost our smell and what our attitude to food was like before. Overall I think the main...
I gained 30 pounds when I developed a thyroid problem and anosmia. I hope when my thyroid problem gets worked out I will loose the extra 30. I dont eat sweets...
Ian, I'm sorry for you loss of taste and smell. You may want to check out local free clinics and/or state/county supported hospitals in your area to obtain a...
Hi Marlene, I hate to say it but I still have cravings too :( Usually sweet & salty for me. I've decided trying to lose weight sucks :) I've also decided...
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