Burning smell

[Elecheetah]

My TBI was in June 2021 and since then I have had some strange skin problems and covid so my current worry of a constant burning smell (like a match being struck) maybe to do with covid ? Although I did not lose my sense of smell and taste until 3-4 days into the covid infection. I still have very little sense of taste and smell but it comes and goes. Last night i also had some sensations in the left hand side of my head (which is where my brain bleed took place) any suggestions ?

[Elecheetah]

Thank you for your reply - my TBI doesn’t sound quite as dramatic as yours - mine was a result of a fall resulting in a brain bleed and haematoma but always reassuring to hear of similar incidents. I hope you are checked out soon and they find out a reason - that would be reassuring for you.

[Pairofboots]

Hi Elec, if you have concerns, please have a chat with your GP, and the rehab team. Also contact the Headway helpline, contact details are pinned to this page. 🍀

[Elecheetah in reply to Pairofboots]

Thank you for your reply - i will discuss with my GP - we have had so many other issues (infections, covid, middle ear, tendons) that I haven’t really talked about this ! The other complication is that I live in Bedfordshire (only just) and my doctor is in Cambridgeshire ( nearest surgery to my home)I was taken to Bedford hospital A&E and remained there until discharge 2 weeks later and they have now handed me over to Cambs but we await the handover notes !!

[Futurecut]

I get the odd phantom burning smell. usually when I'm over tired. I did lose taste and smell, both are much better now. not normal but better.

[Elecheetah in reply to Futurecut]

Thats interesting - i do notice it more in the evenings which may suggest tiredness - how long did your main symptoms last ? Thank you for replying - good not to feel alone

[Futurecut]

I'm 3.5 years post injury. The burning smell is every couple of months. Less frequent than before. Coffee and cat food still smell like shit. Both taste and smell vastly improved.

[Catperson18 in reply to Futurecut]

I try to look at the positives with my situation. My sense of smell was very good before. The main bonus is I now can’t smell if one of the cats has had a poop in the night. Haha