Sense of smell

[Guest guest]

Dear Tammy,

I smell things no one else smells, too. I sometimes get the sense that

something is burning or some other odd smell. We walk all over the house and

check everything to see if there is a burnt wire of maybe something is not

really connected all the way, but we never find anything. My son goes outside

to smoke and then comes in and the smell just goes right to my lungs and I want

to cough or gag. I haven't tried the Febreeze because I am so sensitive to room

deodorants. Maybe I will now that I know that you think it is pleasant. By the

way, my husband notices that I am different, but he doesn't talk about it, he

knows a lot because I share a lot from the group. He doesn't remember

everything I give him to read, but he reads it if it is about CML. He's always

in the room when I see my oncologist at MDACC and they are so used to seeing him

that if he is not there, they ask where he is. Sometimes he was in the hospital

and I had to go it alone.

He's also been with me whenever I meet anyone from a cyber group. My

friends are his friends now. His are all dying. LOL. True, he is always going

to a funeral for one of his friends. He finally stopped smoking and I am so

grateful for that, so he's had to make changes in his life, too, it's not just

me. He always thinks of me first, what do I want, like he's granting me my last

wish. LOL. He had a birthday this week and we get to pick the place or thing

we want to do. He wanted a steak, and I asked for a small piece at the end and

he ended up putting half in my plate. I gave it back to him, I only wanted a

taste of it.

I met someone the other day whose husband left her because she had cancer.

That must be very difficult to be left with your children to raise and you can't

work because of the Gleevec side effects, but go on you must. My family is on

their own now, but I feel for all of you who are trying to carry on the same as

before. Life sucks sometimes, but I am still grateful for my life such as it

was/is. I was never homeless, always had a job, and a person of high energy

that was able to multi-task. Now I can't walk and chew gum at the same time.

Sitting at the computer, reading your posts and doing research helps me to keep

my life in perspective, so I thank you all for your input and responses.

Blessings,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Lottie,

One night I was absolutely sure I smelled something funny, burning. I

finally said something to my hubby, becuase this was different than the

normal smell that only I can smell. Good thing too, because a box that joins

3 wires in the laundry room (HA! Can't think of the correct word for it!)

had come loose because the washing machine vibrates - and the ends were

touching and sparking. Having the bathroom light on connected the current.

If we hadn't of found it, we'd probably not have a house to call home. I

smell the wood burning fireplace differently too. Almost like I can smell

the different types of wood and how hot it is. No one else can... maybe I

should be looking at this as a gift! (LOL)

It is the new OUST surface and air that we use. The scent is Clean Scent. I

don't like fragerant smells either. This stuff seems to dissolve into the

air very quickly and not leave a " chemical-y " smell. My dad is actually

allergic to chemical smells, so we rarely burn scented candles or spray

Lysol or use strong cleaners. I don't even wear hair spray or perfume. My

mom and dad live in the same city, and although they don't just drop by, we

never know. I don't personally like perfume, and also use unscented lotions.

Tammy

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lottie

Duthu

Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:13 PM

CML

Subject: [ ] Sense of smell

Dear Tammy,

I smell things no one else smells, too. I sometimes get the sense that

something is burning or some other odd smell. We walk all over the house and

check everything to see if there is a burnt wire of maybe something is not

really connected all the way, but we never find anything. My son goes

outside to smoke and then comes in and the smell just goes right to my lungs

and I want to cough or gag. I haven't tried the Febreeze because I am so

sensitive to room deodorants. Maybe I will now that I know that you think it

is pleasant. By the way, my husband notices that I am different, but he

doesn't talk about it, he knows a lot because I share a lot from the group.

He doesn't remember everything I give him to read, but he reads it if it is

about CML. He's always in the room when I see my oncologist at MDACC and

they are so used to seeing him that if he is not there, they ask where he

is. Sometimes he was in the hospital and I had to go it alone.

He's also been with me whenever I meet anyone from a cyber group. My friends

are his friends now. His are all dying. LOL. True, he is always going to a

funeral for one of his friends. He finally stopped smoking and I am so

grateful for that, so he's had to make changes in his life, too, it's not

just me. He always thinks of me first, what do I want, like he's granting me

my last wish. LOL. He had a birthday this week and we get to pick the place

or thing we want to do. He wanted a steak, and I asked for a small piece at

the end and he ended up putting half in my plate. I gave it back to him, I

only wanted a taste of it.

I met someone the other day whose husband left her because she had cancer.

That must be very difficult to be left with your children to raise and you

can't work because of the Gleevec side effects, but go on you must. My

family is on their own now, but I feel for all of you who are trying to

carry on the same as before. Life sucks sometimes, but I am still grateful

for my life such as it was/is. I was never homeless, always had a job, and a

person of high energy that was able to multi-task. Now I can't walk and chew

gum at the same time. Sitting at the computer, reading your posts and doing

research helps me to keep my life in perspective, so I thank you all for

your input and responses.

Blessings,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Dear Group:

I'm glad to see that I am not the only one experiencing a heightened

sense of smell. It seems like I notice people's breath more than I

used to. I was at the library one time looking at books and I had to

move because the lady next to me had smelly breath and we weren't

standing that closely to each other!

I drive my husband crazy sometimes! When he comes home from work I

can tell if he has eatened Chinese food or food with garlic or onions

in it for lunch. Now he announces it like he is telling me to get

over it! LOL

Sometimes I can't clean up after dinner because the smell of cooked

food makes me feel nauseous.

I use unscented deoderant and I don't wear perfume and I don't use

Plug ins or anything like that around the house.

K

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've seen a few people mention over the years how their sense of

smell

> has heightened since taking Gleevec (or the other TKI's) and I've

also

> read several articles that correlate sense of smell to estrogen

levels.

>

> Of course I'm thinking that here's just more proof that our

hormones

> are affected by the drugs but I'm curious to know how many other

people

> have found that their ability to smell has heightened?

>

> For example, I can smell someone smoking a cigarette next door when

I'm

> inside my house (with the window open). No one else smells it but

me.

> I often smell things that others don't. Anyone else?

>

> Tracey

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Prior to starting this diet, when I was extremely sick and suffering with

anxiety and many other ailments, I had lost my sense of smell. I am wondering

has anyone else experienced this or may have an explanation as to why this has

happened? I was hoping to have my sense come back, but to no avail. Do you think

this is a permanent thing? Thanks Bee and group for your support and help!

>

> Best,

>

I have also lost my sense of smell due to chronic sinus infections,anxiety and

also maany other ailments I am also wondering about the permenant thing its

kinda terrible not being able to smell .....I just started Three lac and hoping

this will help the candida ...

best of luck Kirby

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> Prior to starting this diet, when I was extremely sick and suffering with

anxiety and many other ailments, I had lost my sense of smell. I am wondering

has anyone else experienced this or may have an explanation as to why this has

happened? I was hoping to have my sense come back, but to no avail. Do you think

this is a permanent thing? Thanks Bee and group for your support and help!

+++Hi . I don't believe any malfunctions in the body are permanent, unless

there is actual structural damage. Ensure you are taking at least 1 1/2

teaspoons of ocean sea salt per day (in the Electrolyte Drink and/or added to

foods), and that you are drinking water that contains its natural minerals (not

reverse osmosis or distilled).

Bee

[Guest guest]

>

> I have also lost my sense of smell due to chronic sinus infections,anxiety and

also maany other ailments I am also wondering about the permenant thing its

kinda terrible not being able to smell .....I just started Three lac and hoping

this will help the candida ...

>

+++Hi Kirby. Welcome to our group. Please do not take ThreeLac - see this

article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/mn33.php

Besides, candida is NOT cured by killing it off or " trying to get rid of it. "

It is only cured by building up the immune system so it becomes strong enough to

" make " candida change back into the friendly organism it is supposed to be in

the body. The only way to build up your immune system is with " proper

nutrients " (this diet plus all supplements), and by eliminating toxins and foods

that feed candida, etc.

Please ensure you read 2 important articles for curing candida:

1) How to Successfully Overcome Candida

2) Curing Candida, How to Get Started

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/candida/index.php

For encouragement see these many Success Stories by members of this group:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/index.php

The best in health, Bee