Prognosis

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:55 pm

Ive just now returned from a specialist. An ENT. Dont ask what that is, its complicated and not really meant for the non-medical mind.

Be sure, this isnt the kind of medical practitioner Id ever want any of you to have to see. No siree.

The prognosis is grim.

Ill come right out with it. Im suffering from severe chronic untreatable Anosmia.

Again I dont really want to go into all of the horrid little details. Right now Im in shock and will begin my greiving process shortly.

I hope that all of you can grieve with me in your own special way.

No pity please, but if tears flow then so be it.

Nomad

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:59 pm

Nomad;943391 wrote: Ive just now returned from a specialist. An ENT. Dont ask what that is, its complicated and not really meant for the non-medical mind.

Be sure, this isnt the kind of medical practitioner Id ever want any of you to have to see. No siree.

The prognosis is grim.

Ill come right out with it. Im suffering from severe chronic untreatable Anosmia.

Again I dont really want to go into all of the horrid little details. Right now Im in shock and will begin my greiving process shortly.

I hope that all of you can grieve with me in your own special way.

No pity please, but if tears flow then so be it.

Nomad

I got it too. Can we compare symptoms?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:59 pm

I smell a rat.

Post by **spot** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:00 pm

It's not good, mate.

Did you get a probable cause as well as confirmation?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:02 pm

Is that a result of that stuff you took for your sinuses?

Have you completely lost your sense of smell or just partially?

Bad news Nomad:-4

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:07 pm

So much pleasure comes through the sense of smell. I feel for ya buddy.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:09 pm

It is bad. Did I mention its severe and chronic and untreatable ?

Will you be greiving with me ?

Let us greive now.

Feel the sadness weigh heavy upon your hearts and weep as if the dam has broken flooding FG with the salt of your tears.

(((sigh)))

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:12 pm

Nomad;943412 wrote: It is bad. Did I mention its severe and chronic and untreatable ?

Will you be greiving with me ?

Let us greive now.

Feel the sadness weigh heavy upon your hearts and weep as if the dam has broken flooding FG with the salt of your tears.

(((sigh)))
:yh_cry:yh_cry:yh_cry:yh_cry:yh_cry:yh_cry

Post by **spot** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:13 pm

I had total seasonal anosmia for thirty years and then one year it didn't just come back and I've never had it since. I haven't a clue why. It was the strangest thing suddenly being able to smell flowers for the first time since I was at school.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:15 pm

Nomad;943412 wrote: It is bad. Did I mention its severe and chronic and untreatable ?

Will you be greiving with me ?

Let us greive now.

Feel the sadness weigh heavy upon your hearts and weep as if the dam has broken flooding FG with the salt of your tears.

(((sigh)))

Poor Nomie :yh_cry:yh_cry:yh_cry

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:21 pm

Nomad;943412 wrote: It is bad. Did I mention its severe and chronic and untreatable ?

Will you be greiving with me ?

Let us greive now.

Feel the sadness weigh heavy upon your hearts and weep as if the dam has broken flooding FG with the salt of your tears.

(((sigh)))
Ah come here love.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:23 pm

spot;943421 wrote: I had total seasonal anosmia for thirty years and then one year it didn't just come back and I've never had it since. I haven't a clue why. It was the strangest thing suddenly being able to smell flowers for the first time since I was at school.

I hope to have my smell returned to me one day.

Not until I bleed the bastards dry though.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:26 pm

:-1 Oh, you poor dear.

So young, so bright. The bulb that was always lit, even when it was the middle of the night and the cat kept crying to get out, and the neighbor threw an old shoe over the fence. You held them back, in the weakness of the moment, using the last ounce of your strength. Will the sun ever shine again!

Did I cry enough? Will you leave me your motorcycle?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:30 pm

Poor wee lamb..sniff sniff*;)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:30 pm

chonsigirl;943436 wrote: :-1 Oh, you poor dear.

So young, so bright. The bulb that was always lit, even when it was the middle of the night and the cat kept crying to get out, and the neighbor threw an old shoe over the fence. You held them back, in the weakness of the moment, using the last ounce of your strength. Will the sun ever shine again!

Thanks Chons, I knew you would understand.

Below is the actual result of the test I took.

If you have a weak stomach DO NOT LOOK.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:31 pm

Awe Nomad, that sucks. These are just for you.:yh_hugs:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:35 pm

Nomad;943391 wrote: Ive just now returned from a specialist. An ENT. Dont ask what that is, its complicated and not really meant for the non-medical mind.

Be sure, this isnt the kind of medical practitioner Id ever want any of you to have to see. No siree.

The prognosis is grim.

Ill come right out with it. Im suffering from severe chronic untreatable Anosmia.

Again I dont really want to go into all of the horrid little details. Right now Im in shock and will begin my greiving process shortly.

I hope that all of you can grieve with me in your own special way.

No pity please, but if tears flow then so be it.

Nomad

Don't despair--------IT'S TREATABLE----don't laugh, but this sure fire cure was passed down to me from a knowledgeable gnome from Nevada.

Get a bottle of 100 proof Wild Turkey, two small dead garter snakes diced, one persimmon, two lemons, cup of sugar, oatmeal , two cups of well water.-------mix all the ingredients together except the Wild Turkey. Leave the mixture in the hot sun for three days and then throw it away as the sun sets. Then------and this is the best part--------drink two straight shots of the Wild Turkey and continue every eight hours until the bottle is finished. You should be able to smell anything after completing all these steps. If not------repeat.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:35 pm

jimbo;943451 wrote: sorry to har that nomad

:(

it just makes no scents

Ahh Jimbo...Ill pm you my address so you can send me sympathy stuff.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:36 pm

Wow, only the best score so high!

*dizzy from reading the results*

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:36 pm

Get a bottle of 100 proof Wild Turkey

You had me there ! :-6

Post by **spot** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:41 pm

Nomad;943432 wrote: Not until I bleed the bastards dry though.If you can persuade a court to define Homeopathic to mean doses diluted to no more than one molecule in a million at the very highest concentration I'd be grateful. I'm tired of seeing "Homeopathic" abused as a description.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:41 pm

Nomad;943391 wrote: Ive just now returned from a specialist. An ENT. Dont ask what that is, its complicated and not really meant for the non-medical mind.

Be sure, this isnt the kind of medical practitioner Id ever want any of you to have to see. No siree.

The prognosis is grim.

Ill come right out with it. Im suffering from severe chronic untreatable Anosmia.

Again I dont really want to go into all of the horrid little details. Right now Im in shock and will begin my greiving process shortly.

I hope that all of you can grieve with me in your own special way.

No pity please, but if tears flow then so be it.

Nomad

I've suffered from that for years -get used to being given all of the smelly jobs

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:51 pm

Bryn Mawr;943466 wrote: I've suffered from that for years -get used to being given all of the smelly jobs

Its too late Bryn.

Im going to curl up in the fetal position now.

Post by **spot** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:58 pm

Nomad;943477 wrote: Im going to curl up in the fetal position now.Pardon me if I doubt your flexibility!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:15 pm

spot;943488 wrote: Pardon me if I doubt your flexibility!

Symbolically, Im symbolically going fetal.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:23 pm

To help brighten your spirits, Nomad, I have a cuddly little pet for you. You can love him, and pet him and forget all about your ailment.

:D

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flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:23 pm

Nomad;943516 wrote: Symbolically, Im symbolically going fetal.

You sure that wasn't fecal, dear?:rolleyes:

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:25 pm

what exactly is that probable malingering bit on that sheet of paper?:-2

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:42 pm

99th Monkey;943581 wrote: They say that loosing one sense can heighten the others, the bodies way of compensating..

That's the only positive thing I can say about it,

Get well soon!
Are you any relation to trunkmonkey? There's just something around the eyes....:-3

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:45 pm

Stop bathing, Nomad. You'll be smelling again in no time. :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:59 pm

along-for-the-ride;943521 wrote: To help brighten your spirits, Nomad, I have a cuddly little pet for you. You can love him, and pet him and forget all about your ailment.

:D

That was one of the tests.

Scratch offs with everything from gasoline to skunk.

I couldnt tell the difference between a peach and turpentine.

Has its upside I suppose.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:00 pm

flopstock;943573 wrote: what exactly is that probable malingering bit on that sheet of paper?:-2

Dont want to know.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:08 pm

Bummer Nomie I will cry for you.

-1 I know it seems bad but it is curable. My sister suffered with this for years off and on. When she finally got the proper treatment for her asthma bingo she could smell again. The ENT all work together and other things can cause your nose(smeller) to go whacky..

You will get it back just hang tough.

[QUOTE]Anosmia is the lack of olfaction, or an absence of the ability to smell. It can be either temporary or permanent.[/QUOTE]

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:27 pm

Will you cry me a river ?

Thats what Nomad really wants.

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:42 pm

My previous advice still stands:

koan;908653 wrote: one naturopath recommends taking zinc orally, combined with magnesium (for inflammation) and vitamin b6.

Since your problem started with a topical application, not a random, unknown event, you might try using a neti pot (rinsing your sinuses with saline) or taking a tea with herbs that soothe the sinuses and membranes... I usually combine hyssop and mullein and throw in some nettles to support the self healing process.

There was a class action suit against the product manufacturer. Not sure how that affects any future cases against them.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:30 pm

I'm sorry Nomad! Hope it gets better with time!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:00 am

Sheryl;943794 wrote: I'm sorry Nomad! Hope it gets better with time!

There is no time Sher.

Nomad is all out of time.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:25 pm

99th Monkey;943581 wrote: They say that loosing one sense can heighten the others, the bodies way of compensating..

That's the only positive thing I can say about it,

Get well soon!

Nooooooooooooooo! My sister had this for about a year. She said that because she couldn't smell food she didn't feel like eating it much any more and she lost loads of weight. Yay! Think positive.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:14 am

Sorry to hear this news Nomad

-1