loss of sense of smell? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

LATW · 04-29-2008, 08:12 PM

Any one have a loss of smell? I can not smell natural gas or my kids messy diapers.

My MS doctor said she would generally send someone with a loss of smell for an MRI to see if there was a tumor that was causing the problem but I had an MRI.

I told her I thought it was from my chronic allergies and sinus problems. She said sinus problems can cause loss of smell.

We didn't talk about if it could be related to MS but I do wonder. Anyone else have this problem? I am dx'd with MS so I am especially curious about those with a dx of MS.

LA

Nenu · 04-29-2008, 08:16 PM

Yes, loss of smell and taste. Both improved after steroids, but some days I notice one or the other is affected still.

LATW · 04-29-2008, 10:02 PM

Do you think it is MS related? I have not lost my taste but it has been affected.

LA

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Originally Posted by Nenu

Yes, loss of smell and taste. Both improved after steroids, but some days I notice one or the other is affected still.

Nenu · 04-29-2008, 10:09 PM

I do believe so. I've seen various sources stating that taste and smell can be affected by MS.

MSJayhawk · 04-29-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LATW

I can not smell my kids messy diapers.

Hmmm, that could be a blessing! But of course, being a guy, smells do not affect me like my wife. I think that she would say that I do not have a sense of smell, but I have not heard of MS causing a loss of smelling.