Weird Smell - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

Hoobie · 02-11-2006, 12:28 PM

I keep getting a weird smell, a bit like burning inside my head, has anyone else experienced this. I was diagnosed relaping remitting MS twelve months ago and the symptoms I am now suffering are really getting me down. It alters by the day, sometimes stabbing pains in my legs and arms, very dizzy and feel like my brain is floating, have difficulty understanding things, balance is like I have drunk a bottle of whisky and my eyesight is rubbish, double vision and sometimes loose it completely in one eye. Sorry to moan but feeling really rubbish at the moment. Has anyone any suggestions.

gremlin54 · 02-11-2006, 01:22 PM

Hi.

I've experienced something similar. I'm not dxd, but I'm getting symptoms which I feel are those of MS.

Sometimes I get a 'smell' that's like pine burning; other times I get something similar to lemon cream cleanser and vanilla. The burning one is quite annoying as I don't feel I can trust my senses anymore.

I've had a brain MRI and the neuro says that 'it's as clean as a whistle', but that doesn't stop these symptoms, does it? My top palate, gum and lip are numb as well. Do you get these symptoms? I suppose it's to do with damage to the facial nerve.

Sorry to hear that you're not feeling so good. Maybe tomorrow will be better? Hope so.

Natatude · 02-11-2006, 02:12 PM

hello, i have that too,,,, it freaks me out like something is on fire,,, we live in the deep country so ppl burn things al the time,,, but it scares me when i have that smell and i think my house is on fire and then it goes away,,, maybe it's lesions burning in our brains and we smell it lol

KelliD · 02-11-2006, 03:37 PM

Unusual smells "inside your head" are a neurological anomoly, often associated with a migraine event- sometimes classic migraines, sometimes painless migraines. You should inform your neuro.

Peanutsmom247 · 02-11-2006, 03:52 PM

Moan all you want! Everyone needs to vent, and this is a great place to do it because everybody is so understanding and knowledgeable.

I hope you find yourself feeling better soon!