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I am having some issues with the phantom smells like smoke and over cooked meat. Most distressing and keeps me awake at night. Only started two mths. ago, drives me nuts

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Sorebones

I'd ask your GP about that. Or at least get in touch with NHS24. It could indicate something that needs looked into. I'm not a doctor, so please don't take my word as gospel 🐸

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Katherineanne

Several places,articles I have read, say that can be quite typical of Fibro. What to do about it? I don't quite know. Maybe get one of those automatic air fresheners that automaticlly releases a sent every so many minutes...like8,15,32 minutes etc? May work to compensate for odd odor. Good luck.

Katherine

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livingwater in reply to Katherineanne

Thank you Katherineanne,

I will certainly consider this as a possible cure or help in some way.

Livingwater

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magicknuts

I get that too. Or I get were the smells are heightened and make me nauseous! But it wouldnt hurt to talk with your doc about it too esp if this is a new symptom.

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livingwater in reply to magicknuts

I did ask my doctor but she had never heard of it. She gave me a look like she was looking into truck lights on high beam.I am glad you know what it's like [not glad you have it] I will keep trusting God..Thank you magicknuts.

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livingwater

Thank you Sorebones. I did ask my doctor about it but she looked at me like a mule looks at a new gate. I have read on this forum that others have the same problem maybe different smells though. I woke up this morning and it is ok so I can only pray it will go permanently.

I get this occasionally all kinds of weird smells and my sense of smell is not usually very good. I smell burning, petrol, spice, earth etc and the smell is sometimes followed by a migraine. I too asked my gp but he just looked blank like I had said something in gobbledegook.

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Thank you Flossy59,

Some people sure give you strange looks when you mention it to them, you almost feel like your the only one with the problem..

I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one.Sorry to hear you have this weid problem, but I'm sure it will leave us soon, that is my prayer.

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TheAuthor

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and it could be caused by an infection or even dental problems. Phantom smells are called 'Phantosmia' and I have pasted you a link to the NHS Choices cache below:

nhs.uk/conditions/phantosmi...

I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck with this issue.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

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Thanks Ken. "Phantosmia" sounds like a super hero. Interesting link which confirms the phantom smells I get are probably linked to migraine. Gentle hugs Joolz.x

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I thought more along the lines of ''Phantosmia of the opera!'' I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck with this. x :)

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livingwater

Thank you

TheAuthor I will look at it and see what I can do.

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TheAuthor,

Thank you so much for your concern much appreciated.

.Livingwater

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Flossy59

.Thank you for your for your comment.

Livingwater

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