Hi, I'm starting week 10 and, a couple of times, thought I 'smelt' a light perfume, same scent in different places. I enjoy it in a sentimental way, but...
I lost my smell 6 weeks ago during a normal head cold. Does anyone have an idea about when, if ever, I should begin to be aggressive about treatment? (I'm in...
Hi Nick, Interesting that it usually seems like it's a perfume smell that people report. Myself, I have no questions right now that need answering, but please ...
nancy: most reports allow for about 30% recovery(uri related smell loss) after 6 months...not very encouraging. but: the best ear nose and throat specialists...
Thanks so much, Mike. I've been taking both zinc and omega3 for years. Will that improve my chances of recovery? The U. of Conn. smell clinic says there's no...
Franni, How long did you have anosmia before you went to Dr. Hendel? Are you still on medication? I'm trying to be very pro-active, but it's only been six...
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION AND I WISH ALL OF YOU (THAT'S ME AS WELL) A CHANCE OF GETTING "SMELL" BACK. HOWEVER I'VE READ ALL OF YOUR INFO...
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Hi Kirche, Another congenital anosmic here :-))) I have met a small number of others with the same condition (all due to Kallmann Syndome or potential KS) and...
Hi Mike, Can most normosmics pass that test any better than a congenital anosmic? I bet not :-))) Grapes lead to wine....... :-))) I can certainly tell a high...
Hi all, Cautionary Note: When setting up your smell tests, remember to never try sniffing anything that you wouldn't have done if you still had your sense of ...
Of course..... He'll get all his auto replies in his inbox too since they will be re- sent to him from the group ! ... Hoist with own petard! ;-))) Jan...
Likewise Jan, As an acquired anosmic, 2 years post head-trauma, it has taken time to re-learn how to taste. But there is certainly a lot more to it that the 5...
Mostly time cues here... Catching up on housekeeping and laundry about once a week seems to be good enough. Just set up a routine timetable. Cheers:-) Jan ... ...
Hi Ed, Agreed :-) On all points. I think that the wider complexity of taste is probably more convincing coming from someone like yourself who is successfully ...
Hi Nancy For what it's worth here's my story with viral anosmia http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/ViralMick.htm Mick ... r===================== DISCLAIMER...
It's Dr Robert Henkin for anybody googling the name. Mick ... r===================== DISCLAIMER ====================== This message is intended only for the...
Again, lots of spellings, but for anybody searching for the DC doctor's name, it's Henkin. Mick ... r===================== DISCLAIMER ====================== ...
Hello Nancy, "neil med rinse" is just a branded nasal wash.... ...I suggest you google "sinus irrigation" Best wishes, Richard ... years. Will that improve ......
hey nancy...neil med's the best and the easiest to use...aaaaaaaand it's available wherever there is a drugstore...when fighting uri related anosmia...keep...
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone out there has tried acupuncture for their loss of smell? I lost mine about 2 1/2 years ago due to brain injury and was...
Welcome Rachel! I tried acupuncture and thought that it might help but can't say that it did for sure. Some folks on this list have sworn by it saying that...
Hi Rachel, I've had amazing results with acupuncture for a condition that eluded a platoon of medical practioners. Now I'm seeing him for anosmia. Two sessions...
Hi Nancy, I'd love to hear about your progress with acupuncture. I've seriously considered it, but have been discouraged by many of those who haven't...
Rachel....I tried acupuncture for my anosmia and did not have much result. I was actually going for back pain and had good results for that. My acupuncturist...
The first time I knew I couldn't smell was in the second grade during our five senses lab. I just didn't know what type of food was in the containers. So I had...
Hi Paul, Welcome to the group. There are a handful of us born without a sense of smell who post regularly. If there's a cause for my anosmia, I'm unaware of...
Hi Paul, Another congenital anosmic here. In my case it's part of Kallmann Syndrome. I've corresponded with several hundred people with Kallmann's over the ...
Hi Paul, Welcome to the gang! I'm a head trauma anosmic, 2 years post-bang. As far as "the conversation", I like it! It's a great ice-breaker. It gives people...
Just found this site, what a relief! have been paranoid about this for the last few months, cant smell anything, cant taste anything and am scared of food...
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