Posted by:  Traci(Guest)  Posted on: 01/09/2012

Lost my sense of smell a year ago. Went from NO smell to horrible phantom smells. 3 different physicians said there was nothing that could be done. Went to an herbalist and a chiropractor. Having great success! No longer having phantom smells [sticky sweet peach, acetone, cat urine, and soggy burnt popcorn]. Can identify some smells now and most foods are starting to taste normal. For me, I am having success with the following supplements (Zinc, Adreno-lymph, Total Thyroid, B-12, Vitamin E, Blood Build, Coral Calcium, Ultimate Green Zone, and Proactazyme). Dr. J.D. Stanfield, Chiropractor in McPherson, Kansas did a lot of research to find supplements to support nerve growth and mucous lining. He also researched some special facial techniques that have been making a difference for me. I am thrilled to be tasting food again and actually smelling things like flowers, cilantro, cinnamon, and more.

Posted by:  SusieQ(Guest)  Posted on: 01/05/2012

I lost my sense of smell and taste about 7 years ago. It was very gradual and I realised something was wrong when i opened up a bottle of perfume. Eventually I did see Dr. Richard Doty at the University of Pennsylvania who confirmed that I had lost both senses. I had had an MRI and CAT Scan also. Dr. Doty came to the conclusion that my many sinus infections treated with anti-biotics, a bad case of the flue and pneumonia the following year - the latter treated with more anti-biotics were the probable causes. I have recetnly begun to read more on the condition and have seen the support groups. I agree, it is very debilitating. I lost interest in so many things and although people seem supportive, they really have no idea of the effect it has on one's life. I hate to complain about it as things could be much worse, but the longer it goes on, the worse I feel about it.

Posted by:  chaitanyalaxmi(Guest)  Posted on: 08/27/2011

can prolonged inhalation of paints cause anosmia

Posted by:  salley(Guest)  Posted on: 06/29/2011

I am doing a case study on loss of smell if anyone would be willing to share there story with me please contact me at salley@student@sierra.edu. Thank you!

Posted by:  SweetC(Guest)  Posted on: 06/27/2011

Im a healthy 40 year old female who is recovering from what I would describe as a prolonged cold [approx. 3 weeks]. Approximately 10 days ago, I noticed I was unable to smell, but didn't think much of it because I was still really congested. I used vicks vapor rub and otrivin for relief. I used the otrivin once per day for about 4 days. I was able to breathe better but still could not smell a thing. Went to doctor and was prescribed steroid nose spray (avamys) which I've been taking for almost a week. Brief whiffs of scent but that's it. No history of sinusitis/allergies. Very concerned as there appears to be no justification for the loss. Nose still runny and I continue to have a cough, but I am generally able to breathe and was hoping to be able to smell more by now.

Posted by:  Majka  Posted on: 04/19/2011

I read that loss of olfaction may lead to the loss of libido.. Do you have this problem? Or is it just my case?

Posted by:  youbet(Guest)  Posted on: 01/25/2011

I am 54 and got shingles when I was 50 and in the last year just realized I can't smell. The shingles was on half of my head and face [effected my eye a little]. Would this have something to do with my smelling ability. Is there a test that can be done?

Posted by:  Layshie  Posted on: 01/18/2011

Hey All, From since i can remember i could never smell and i always had problems sleeping i was never refreshed or actually felt like i had a good nights sleep, at the age of 21 i started to have seizures and they found a mass in my right frontal lobe which happened to be a brain tumor. i had the tumor removed in August last year and now i can smell and i seem to be getting sleep and actually not feeling tired constantly. i think it is the best thing ever that we found the tumour because i just had enough of not being able to sleep and not feeling good :] im 22 and feeling great now :)

Posted by:  fish5(Guest)  Posted on: 01/15/2011

I couldn't smell since I was a kid I think I was about age 5 when my mother said that I hit my head on something even though I can't remember it myself,./But I do know this with all of dangers out there ,./I always have to read see look watch and learn my environment very carefully,./And all those years I'm still here I had a kid,.//And I'm 48 years old,./

Posted by:  DianeBernice(Guest)  Posted on: 12/17/2010

I have totally lost my sense of smell and have been this way for at least 10 years. I have tried all the vitamins that have been suggested, I have had scans. no polops to been seen. Has anyone heard of anything that half-way works for this condition?? Diane