I lost my sense of smell four years ago. The doctors told me that it is natural and that it is not a sickness

case 0330

I fell and hit the back of my head. The next day I noticed that my sense of smell was completely gone. There was no improvement in the two weeks since.

case 0331

A few weeks ago I started to smell something that reminded me of vermin. It smelled like a rat in just one part of my house. Now it smells like this everywhere I go: village halls, other peoples' homes... Anywhere I can smell this horrible smell. What has happened to my nose or sense of smell?

case 0332

I don't ever remember being able to smell. I went to a specialist, and he told me I must have had a bad infection as a child. It worries me. I cannot even tell if the baby is dirty.

case 0333

I fell ill with typhoid fever and later suddenly realized that I couldn't smell the cigarette smoke from a person sitting next to me. I didn't take it seriously at first and when I went to the doctor years later, I was told that there is no cure.

case 0334

I was a fireman for twenty years and prided myself with a very acute sense of smell. I could pick out most things being burnt. I originally put the loss of sense of smell down to a dose of influenza but due to it not returning I now doubt this is the case.

case 0335

I developed allergic rhinitis as a teenager and in my twenties noticed a change in my sense of smell and taste. I used to smoke but since going off cigarettes the sense hasn't returned. I have some degree of smell just not much. What I miss most is my sense of taste. I also worry sometimes that I may smell bad and not notice it myself.

case 0336

After an accident two months ago I lost my sense of smell. It really hurts me that I can't smell anymore. My sense of taste also got poorer.

case 0337

A few months ago when in bed, I smelled cigarette smoke. This happened every night. For a while I thought I was getting a signal from my aunt who had died of throat cancer. However, it has continued for months now and now it is also happening during the day. I am now trying not to take deep breaths as it feels like I am inhaling cigarette smoke. It is a very strange feeling.

case 0338

Ever since I have been diagnosed with a kidney infection I have been noticing that my sense of smell has been off. Some things are normal to me, but others are so strong that they make me choke and gag. Everyday things like onions, chicken, cigarette smoke, and other smells I had been used to now make me sick to my stomach. I have to leave the house when I smell them.

case 0339

I have phantom smells; I can't smell some things and some foods do not taste right. I couldn't smell when they were pumping out the septic tank or a dead skunk. I also have a taste problem. Chocolate mint ice cream tastes like a bitter chemical and fresh food doesn't taste like it should. I will think that some food item has gone bad and everybody else disagrees. The smell of lettuce is very bad. I am concerned that this is why my irritable bowel syndrome is so out of control.

case 0340

In the last two years a phantom odor of stale urine has occurred a handful of times. It is so strong it wakes me up in the middle of the night. At first I wondered if I'd had an accident, but that would've been bizarre since that hasn't happened since I was 6 years old. I can never figure out where the smell is coming from. After a few minutes it disappears completely. I am left wondering if I'm going crazy!

case 0341

I had a fever when I was 18. From that time my nose stared troubling me and now I can't smell anything, even when there is dead rat at front of me. And there is this smell in my nose.... I am 24 and I don't have any hope... I lost everything... it smells so bad that people don't want to be near me. I don't go anywhere; just sit in my home doing nothing. I lost my job. Because even I can't stand this smell. What is this smell?

case 0342

I had a major concussion after a car accident. About a week after that, I discovered that I could no longer smell anything. Now, about six years later I still cannot smell anything and, within the past few months, have noticed a decrease in my sense of taste as well.

case 0343

I got what I thought was a sinus infection. Three days later my sense of smell and taste was gone. My ear nose throat doctor told me it was a viral infection and my sense of smell probably won't come back. It's been almost five months now and it is very depressing. I can smell some soaps, lotions, and oregano. I can't taste most things. Coffee and chocolate taste horrible!! It is very confusing.

case 0344

I had polyp removal surgeries and after the second surgery I noticed a complete loss of smell. I mentioned it to the surgeon but he denied that this could have been a consequence of the surgery. Whenever I am put on a prednisone regimen, by the third day my sense of smell returns. So I am encouraged that "someday, someway" I will be able to recover this most intriguing of senses.

case 0345

I had sinusitis for several years, usually following a cold or flu. Three months ago I lost my sense of taste and smell. It improved, but after I discontinued the antibiotics and the steroids I lost my sense of smell again. A few weeks ago I had sinus surgery and since then my sense of smell comes and goes. This is a very difficult issue for me. I would rather lose my left arm than my sense of smell.

case 0346

Two years ago I was sick. I had a sore throat. I used Vicks and an unapproved homeopathic nasal spray. As a consequence of the infection or the treatment I lost my sense of taste and smell. There is nothing wrong with my sinuses but I still can't smell or taste.