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Does anyone else have a major sensitivity to smell and how do you deal with it? Smells give me very bad headaches and make my nose feel like it is burning. I take antihistamines and nasal sprays as prescribed by my doctor but it isn't enough.  
Anyone have ideas on how to help with this?

Avoid smelly places.

Don't use the nasal spray, if your sensitive to smells than why open up that air way more? Also if that's the only problem with smells maybe see if you can get a scope done, that way things can be ruled out.

I am not severely sensitive but some types of smells can really bring on the burning nose and headache. Vanilla and any baking type smells ( artificial) are bad for me - and just my luck Someone at the office changed their perfume this week ...  
 
I believe that if you can smell it from across the room - you have on too much. Perfume should be enjoyed in small doses.  
I am a big fan of deodorant however - everyone should use antiperspirant in whatever quantities they wish!  

While it may be difficult to avoid smelly places or control other people's odours... you can try to douse yourself in an odour you CAN handle.  
 
Another thought... I noticed my sensitivity to smell gets MUCH worse when I'm on the birth control pill. Turns out those things mess with your body in many ways. If you think that could be a contributor, there are many other forms of contraceptive out there! Talk to your doc

Ahvah replace the smells that bother you with one you can stand. I would not say douse yourself but I find if I am bothered by a smell in public I use my vicks inhaler it is not a for sure fix but it does lessen the offending odour.  
I used to have more issues with being sensitive, ending up with head aches and nausea sometimes. Either it has lessened or I am avoiding things that do offend me. but it seems to be getting better

I seem to have developed some sort of sensitivity to the smells of some cleaning solutions and detergents. Usually the lemon smell. If used in my house I get a wicked headache and often end up throwing up. I keep supplies to a minimum in my home, try to use natural products and avoid those aisles in the stores.

The world is such a smelly place and sensitivity is tough. Putting something under your nose you like can help a lot. I take allergy pills on a daily basis and have for years, at least that way I am not suffering all the effects.

What allergy pills do you take

I guess I should have been more clear- I do not use scented products and neither does my family so my issue is not at home. It is when I go to the movies or the grocery store or at work where I cannot control the scents.  
I am just looking for others in the same situation and advice on what they have done.

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I've sent you a PM.

 
 
 
 
Edited by Melissa37, 2015-11-04 20:49:21

I used to suffer from this. To the point it would make me ill and i wouldnt go out anywhere.  
I detoxed my body. It was the hardest thing i have ever done and took a few months but now i can go anywhere and even use perfumes with no ill effect! It also cured me of a lot of other ailments i had at the time. Win win  
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