I've lost my sense of smell. Please advise as to any cures that I should be aware of to remedy. Thank you.

Question

I had a minor concussion and then had also used methamphetamines just prior to loss of smell about eight weeks ago. I still cannot detect the difference in scents between gasoline vs. pizza vs. toothpaste vs. cologne. I do have very basic sense of taste, i.e., spicy vs. sweet vs. bitter, but that's about it.

Answer 1

Hi Chico

Ive had a few people use this remedy to help clear the smell sense. They are, basically, herbs in a finely powdered state for decongesting and draining of the sinus cavity. It's very effective. A bit uncomfortable taking it, but again works well.

Formulae: Golden Seal Powder, Bayberry powder, Garlic powder, Cayenne powder

It's called Snuff.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

Home Care

Treatment of underlying disorders may correct loss of the sense of smell. This can include antihistamines (if the condition is related to allergy), surgical correction of physical blockages, treatment of other disorders, changes in medication, and so on. Avoid excessive use of nasal decongestants, which can lead to recurring nasal congestion.

If loss of the sense of smell is permanent, dietary counseling may include use of highly seasoned foods and stimulation of taste sensations that remain.

Caution should be taken to ensure safety around the home with smoke detectors and use of electric appliances rather than gas appliances or technologies that detect the presence of gas fumes in the home.

For loss of smell due to aging, there is no treatment.

For loss of smell caused by a recent viral upper respiratory infection, be patient. The symptoms return to normal without treatment. Sometimes zinc supplements are recommended.

Note: Loss of the sense of smell may be temporary, and ability to smell may return spontaneously, especially after colds or viral infections.

Answer 3

Eight weeks ago? I hate to break it to you, but you have damaged the nerve endings in the smell part of your brain by the concussion (not the dope- it takes like 5 years of chronic use to damage smell by dope.) Your best bet would be to seek real medical treatment (doctors may be able to rerout your brain receptors) or live with the hope that one day your smell will magically return (which may or may not happen.) Sorry to hear about this.

Answer 4

Two things you can try: Zinc glutinate, and an electrical device called a 'zapper'. No guarantees, since you may have brain damage, but you can at least try them.