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Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/14/2013

We MOVED and that was stressful and joyous but dehydrating as we worked hard. We got into our new house and my arms and legs were falling alseep with tingling. My brain was foggy and forgetful. I started getting more indigestion and bloating. I thought it might only last a short time so I spread baking soda around and lit some candles, unscented ones. I put a cotton lightweight covering over my head while I slept at night. Days went by as our new home was gassing out from carpets-paint-texture-caulk-plastics-cabinet stains-rubber pad-you name it.

A month later, my tingling was slowing down but my stress was still up depleting my hydration system. My digestion was getting worse and found I had less tolerance to my regular food. Little did I know but it took a tole on my immune system, as sickness in a family can, or even planning a detailed vacation. Nurture yourself, eat right, learn about your body. Water can save you a lot of grief, allergies, sinus pain, body pain, simple truths to be your best everyday and gain some ground on your health.

Love, Joy

Replied By Notdefeated (Radford, Va) on 02/04/2014

Joy, I read your post on MCS but ti didn't help me. I am glad you are feeling better (cleansing you new house) but what about when you go out in public---don't you get ill breathing stuff (as in perfumes) in public? can't even go to church because I smell junk that people are wearing. Now my church chose to put down new carpet. Carpets are loaded with formaldehyde. Do you take any kind of all natural supplements or anything. This MCS that I have has caused Tinnitus really bad and getting worse. Specialists just look at me like I'm crazy and tell me to learn to live with the MCS and Tinnitus. I am soooooo miserable but refuse to be defeated. :-(

Thanks,

Not Defeated

Replied By Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 02/04/2014

NotDefeated: someone just posted about grounding/earthing. Maybe you can look into that.

Replied By Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 02/04/2014

You mentioned that "specialists look at me like ..."

You would consult with a clinical ecologist—a doctor who specializes in environmental medicine. I assume you know about them. That is only doctor I would consider consulting in. Any other doctor doesn't really know much about the problem. I would never accept any doctor who just says I would have to live with it. I like your "Not Defeated" attitude.

Replied By Jody (Colorado) on 09/11/2015

A great remedy for MCS smell sensitivity is the ayurvedic (ancient Indian) solution: put a small amount of ghee in the nostrils. This not only decreases the odor but cures the high pitta causing the smell sensitivity. I had MCS for years, but following the pitta pacifying lifestyle is the only thing working for me. I hope this helps someone.

Replied By Barbara (Ca) on 02/07/2018

Where can one find ghee that you mentioned. Perfumes drive me NUTS and so does carpeting and other things.

Replied By Margaret (fl) on 06/25/2021
Amazon also has ghee.

Replied By Iowama (Iowa) on 02/08/2018

Barbara,

I notice you are in CA. Trader Joes carries it with their other cooking oils.

Best Wishes

Replied By Fran (Ireland) on 09/25/2018

Thank you so much for this suggestion about Pitta imbalance- really appreciated.

I've been struggling the past two years and tried all sorts now. Past life therapy, allergy testing, food sensitivity testing, hypnosis, NLP. I've tried all sorts of immune support and Diatomaceous Earth (food grade). I have tried Homeopathic remedies. I have ended up losing the life I had - not only the dyed hair and the healthy smile and the few extra pounds but partner, friends, social life. I have ended up looking pretty awful. I can't use toothpaste anymore nevermind hair dye and I can smell detergent off curtains that haven't been washed in it for over a year. I can't deal with more than one food smell on a plate. I lost friends and family think I'm crazy.

Hormones definitely impact- my sense of smell gets more intense just before my period. I was given Allergy medication at the beginning and they made everything worse- take a look at the 'may cause' in any of the medications you currently use. Also- I don't know if this helps any of you- I saw an ENT specialist- he said that Migraines could cause Hyperosmia - now I get headaches from exposures but wouldn't have classed them as migraines as they were like a dull hangover. Apparently you can have a migraine that causes increased smell and nausea without the actual headache. He is sending me for an MRI and looking to rule out Multiple Sclerosis.

I feel for all of you and I hope that you all get increasing relief.

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