I've started reacting to all sorts of smells - washing powder, car exhaust fumes - and some foods - protein and chocolate. They burn my nose and the inside of my mouth. Feels like acid. Almost like my body is too acidic. Things still taste normal but mixed with acid flavour, but things smell bizarre and very toxic.
I have certainly reacted to all sorts of chemical smells for about 15 years now - with no resolution. I cannot use any product which contains a perfume ( smells so revolting to me I feel nauseous) I don't think I have an acid type response though. Just a very strong revulsion / toxic shock - and need to get away from the offending substance. Washing up and cleaning teeth are both difficult for me - I get severe iching inside my nose,my eyes, and often all over my face too.
I don't think I have noticed any foods which adversely affect me.
I have always assumed it was related to adrenal stress. I think I have seen this type of reaction listed somewhere in relation to same.
I just live with it - and buy unscented products for personal and household use. I'm just so exhausted and frustrated with trying to get Doctors to take me seriously, for the so many manifestations of this illness.
I must look a bit strange - bursting into a run in the supermarket each time I get a sniff of the washing powder isle though!
This type of reaction has been happening to me over the past 5 years since having an antibiotic. My reaction seems to against all bleach products, themain problem being that I can no longer have my hair coloured. Would be very interested to hear any answers you may get to this problem. Don't think my husband believes I can no longer use household cleaners though!
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