Like you, Murray, I have practically no sense of smell, EXCEPT, when I am
getting a migraine . That has always been part of the aura - light becomes too
bright, sounds become toO loud, everything feels too tight - and smells become
too strong  - and that still persists. Even though at normal times i do not
smell anything, pleasant or unpleasant, when i am premigraine, normal ordnary
smells that  i could  not detect become too strong.
Hilary Blue.



Murray Charters wrote:
>
> On 13 Jun 99 at 18:20, Norma Myhre wrote:
>
> > My name is Norma Myhre and new to the PARKINSN list.  I started having
> > tremors 3 1/2 - 4 years ago and was diagnosed with PD this past March.  I am
> > a participant in a 2 year study and I am taking either Sinemet or
> > Ropinirole.  The tremors seem to be mostly under control but am having
> > trouble with cramping in my arms, hands and slightly in the legs, sleepless
> > nights and achiness.  Thank you all for sharing information on these
> > problems and others.
> >
> > I have an odd problem in that I have experienced a persistent abnormal smell
> > for the last 2 1/2 years.  No one  in the family, friends, and especially
> > those who claim to have a very keen sense of smell can detect the odor.
> > After CAT scans, x-rays and other tests of the sinuses and nostrils, I was
> > told it was something I probably will have to live with.  I even went to a
> > hypnotist without any help.  Very frustrating!  In reading the "The PDF
> > NEWS" Fall/Winter 1998-1999 issue under "Mary's Mailbag" on page 14 there is
> > an article "What's That Smell?".   It says "We've heard from some PWPs
> > who've lost their sense of smell, from others who complain of persistent
> > abnormal smells, .........".  Last Monday I sent an e-mail to the PDF
> > Organization asking for help but have not heard from them.  I have also
> > asked for help from the neurologist but to no avail.
> >
>
> Norma, this is an interesting post....  I seem to have lost my sense
> of smell most of the time, but at other times I'm convinced I can
> smell something "abnormal" but no one else seems to know what I am
> talking about....  I worry that perhaps my body releases chemicals
> and I smell bad due to my daily intake of drugs but I have been
> reassured that it is not the case. Any ideas anyone??
>
> >
> > Any information or referrals you might have will be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Norma
> >
>
> all the best Norma and welcome to the "PIEnet"...     Murray
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