Because I know some of you may just read the first part of this post and make an assumption and start posting before reading the rest, so I wanted to get that out of the way.
Ok, here's the deal. This is something I've suffered from my entire life, but as I get older it seems to get worse. When I wake up in the morning I am EXTREMELY sensitive to smells. So much so, that almost anything makes me incredibly nauseas and I have to grit my teeth and choke back the urge to vomit. I can't handle anything. If I walk by the litter box I gag. I can't hug or pick up any of the pets because they're "animal" smell is overwhelming. Even "nice" scents bother me. So basically, I have morning sickness every day. The severity of the problem varies with how tired I am. The more tired I am, the more overwhelming and sickening scents become.
What causes this? Is there anything I can do to ease the problem?
Posts: 1015 | Location: Atlanta, GA USA | Registered: 06-04-02
That can happen when zinc levels are low. That may well NOT be the answer, but taking extra zinc might make a difference. It's in various mulitivits, at a fairly low level. You could see if your doc would give you a prescription for a higher dose.
Posts: 1505 | Location: Puget Sound, USA | Registered: 06-03-02
Sometimes medications can cause sensitivity to smells. Are you taking any prescriptions right now? Do you take the medication at bedtime? Ask your doctor about some of the side effects. A sensitivity to smells may be one of them.
Another option is to make an appointment with an ear, nose and throat doctor. They specialize in that area.
Posts: 5305 | Location: The Motor City | Registered: 06-03-02
