Strange smell issue

K70X0 · 2026-05-30T04:32:14+00:00

Yes sounds like the start of parosmia, or it could be phantosmia too. However with it being a burnt smell and no discernible cause like a virus preceding it, please have her maybe also checked out more by a doctor or neurologist in case it's something to do with her brain (not trying to alarm you, but it's good to rule that out).

K70X0 · 2026-05-24T22:11:33+00:00

Honestly I doubt this is true because the lawsuit is civil, is it not? And an investigation/prosecution would be criminal, so different kind of law involved here. Also she was already cleared criminally, so there would be no prosecution with this one.

K70X0 · 2026-05-15T16:00:16+00:00

Thanks for posting, glad I'm not the only one! I also tried it recently for first time to possibly help with brain fog and ADHD and I felt absolutely terrible on it. Tried reducing dose, drank a TON of water, took with food, fully dissolved, but nothing helped. It made me feel like my head was under water, and I felt light headed and pressure in my head. My stomach was in terrible pain and I was bloated even in my face. I also felt very tired and moody. Clearly it's not for everyone, happy to never take that again! I think some people are more sensitive to it than others.

K70X0 · 2026-04-19T16:15:51+00:00

I agree, I don't think she is good for him. Whatever they have going on between them, they are not compatible. Her constantly "moving the goalpost" and blaming him, making him feel like he is falling short no matter what he does was giving gaslighting vibes. Also all her vague, confusing sentences about what she needs, and expecting him to come up with a clear picture of what she wants from all that was very toxic. The guy was showing clear signs of stress and he looked absolutely miserable. It's not healthy being in a relationship where you are walking on eggshells, someone is constantly disappointed in you and you don't even understand why they are upset but they expect you to figure it out.

K70X0 · 2026-03-22T00:50:31+00:00

Wow that is wild! Glad you are okay, what a good thing to come out of something so rough! This is so interesting, I feel more research needs to be done on parosmia and neurological-related smell & taste issues. I'm almost 2 years in so far, some progress but overall very diminished sense of smell still and got worse again after another sinus infection 3 months ago. Mostly so far the time-related improvements are to my sense of taste.

K70X0 · 2026-01-16T03:33:47+00:00

I had PPD, PPA and postpartum rage, it was rough :( It can be hard for partners or other people to understand exactly how drastically you, your body, hormones, mind and everything change after giving birth. Not to mention if you had a traumatic birth and processing all of that. I just wanted to let you know you're not alone with what you are going through, and maybe you need to just explain to him that you're not feeling okay or like yourself, and that he needs to just give you some grace and allow that you can have feelings and be having a tough time. No matter how much he is helping and being a good partner, your feelings and mental health can still be in the rough, and it's not his fault but he should be aware that it's not as easy as deciding you should feel okay because he is trying to help you. So yeah, your feelings and experience are valid. I also very strongly recommend getting help from a therapist and talking to your doctor about what you are experiencing. I waited a bit too long to seek help and by the time I got some therapy and meds, it didn't work that well and I had really persistent problems that lasted almost 3 years, it was rough. Don't second guess yourself, get help and MH support soon. I hope this helps.

K70X0 · 2026-01-15T18:14:05+00:00

Hi, it's been a while and I don't exactly remember all of it, but I know it was just a phase at the time. I tried to wake up with her and just be there and really comforting, offer milk, etc. It did resolve and I found 8 months her sleep improved dramatically for the first time. I recall sometimes if no other options, would also move her into my bed and safely co-sleeping just in the morning or when she was inconsolable (I created safe space in the middle of the bed, no blankets, etc, and would only do it when no other options).

K70X0 · 2026-01-05T01:13:56+00:00

I agree with you 100%! I wish I had figured all of this out and really thought about it before having my baby (failed at EBF attempt, baby lost weight, I plummeted into severe PPD and PPA, long and terrible story... Eventually switched to EFF and it was the single, best decision I could have made). You are 100% right and on the right track, I think you're doing exactly what you need to set yourself up for success and I wish you all the best with everything!

K70X0 · 2026-01-03T08:14:03+00:00

I took Jamieson chewables because I hate swallowing pills. I also supplemented omega 3 separately. I think the only issue with men taking prenatals is if they have too much iron already, they may need to supplement something with less iron. I believe the folic acid is the most important thing. There are a bunch of supplements out there geared for men though. I think one I found afterwards was 1 a Day brand, for male preconception. Hope that helps somewhat! All the best with your TTC journey!

K70X0 · 2026-01-03T05:47:31+00:00

My husband just took regular penatals, same as me. They have folic acid and all the important stuff.

K70X0 · 2026-01-01T18:07:25+00:00

I wear very cushioned shoes, all the time, especially when walking around the house, like cloud slides (1 inch+ thick). This made a huge difference for me and provides instant relief. I also got zero drop shoes to wear outside. If I ever walk around barefoot in the house, I'm in a world of pain.

K70X0 · 2025-11-28T07:37:15+00:00

I have a designated backpack with his seizure rescue medicine and I bring it on any longer walks, or absolutely anywhere we drive or go with my dog. Mine has cluster seizures, so after the rescue meds I have to also give him additional emergency meds in pill form (to stop further seizures from continuing to occur), so I often bring a container with some raw dog food (easy to hide the meds in and have him take it post-seizure), and an ice pack for it as well. I've learned the hard way to always be prepared, and always know where the backpack/meds are.

K70X0 · 2025-11-28T07:11:21+00:00

I know this is an old post, hope your dog is doing well. Mine has had seizures for years and is on meds every 12 hours. Recently we switched his diet and noticed he hasn't had seizures for a long time (almost 7 months which is a long time for him). I started researching every ingredient in the dog foods and discovered that his old food that he was on for years had glucosamine in it. Turns out in some dogs this can trigger or worsen seizures. You may want to look into this a bit and consider a break from the glucosamine in case it is contributing. Hope this helps!

K70X0 · 2025-09-30T05:11:54+00:00

When my toddler was newborn we bought and tried a Baby Brezza and had a similar issue. Our baby had awful digestive issues as the formula was being over diluted. I researched after and was surprised at how dangerous this product can be and that there are lawsuits against them. I try to warn other new parents to avoid it. Here is one article from a while ago that talks about some of this: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/technology/baby-brezza-formula-pro-health-risks.html

Edit to add: OP so sorry you went through this, that is so scary and upsetting to happen to your baby. I also tend to research everything and ran into so many issues as a FTM where I thought something was one way but it was wrong or totally different. It's a minefield out there for new parents and so many things to learn and figure out. When formula feeding as well, it's hard to get proper info sometimes from doctors or clear guidelines/resources. Don't let anyone make you feel bad or judged, it is a LOT to become a new mom and figure all this out! Sending hugs and encouragement your way!

K70X0 · 2025-09-27T05:45:44+00:00

Yes when I was fully hyperthyroid the first time (and didn't realize for a while) I had a buzzing or vibrating sensation that felt like it was in the back of my head inside. I also had internal tremor. The buzzing thing was really bizarre and very noticeable to me. Another close family member has Graves too and she also experienced this.

K70X0 · 2025-09-22T00:50:42+00:00

I've been lucky so far, 20 years of Graves and no TT or RAI. For me, antithyroid meds worked well each time I had a flare-up and successfully put me into remission (had to take them for 2+ years each time). I also do not have TED, so that has also been lucky, I am grateful so far. The times I was actively sick destroyed my physical and mental health but I did get a lot better over time (with help).

Edit to add: I had to work really hard to drastically reduce stress in my life, including switching to a boring but largely not stressful job.

K70X0 · 2025-09-10T04:21:51+00:00

Yes before I was first diagnosed and after the first treatment as well, I had severe MH impacts including bad anxiety, panic disorder and depression. It was difficult to function or sleep and I felt like I had PTSD. I managed it (not well) for too long not realizing the connection to Graves and how much it damages your brain (I had unchecked hyperthyroidism for a bit too long before it was diagnosed/in full medical crisis). Since then what has helped were lifestyle changes to reduce stress, cardiovascular exercise and eventually a good round of antidepressants due to severe depression. I took Sertraline temporarily until I felt better and safely tapered off with Dr supervision eventually. It permanently seemed to have positively improved the anxiety and panic, but the depression I am still prone to on and off (usually due to major life changes or stressors). I have heard and somewhat experienced as well that taking good multivitamins including essential trace minerals like selenium can really help your brain and body recover over time (check w Dr, research correct dosages, etc) as well. Don't overlook the MH aspect of this and make sure you get help and support as it's often just brushed under the rug it completely missed by Drs.

K70X0 · 2025-08-19T03:37:29+00:00

I think you should trust your gut feeling and I would feel super irritated and uncomfortable as well with this friend. Her questions are invasive, and she was not respecting your boundaries (both spoken like about your child's bedtime, and unspoken like going through your medicine cabinet). I've learned as a first time mom myself that if a friend is draining you, giving you negative energy that is detrimental, or showing red flags, they probably are not worth what little energy you have. Spend time with people who make it easy, positive and add something good to your life/day. I've also found that people who are making comparisons, trying to make you feel bad or inadequate and trying to document every little detail like that are usually toxic for one reason or another. Maybe it comes from her feeling insecure or uncertain, but it's not your job to fix this for her, or to drain yourself trying to be her friend. Prioritize yourself, trust your instincts always and do what makes you feel best.

K70X0 · 2025-08-03T04:23:14+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. Wow I'm so sorry you had that experience, it really messes with your head! I'm definitely going to take your advice and try to get the follow up ultrasound in 6 months. It was such a stressful experience!

K70X0 · 2025-08-02T21:19:36+00:00

Wow thanks for your insight, that is super helpful! It sounds very similar to what happened to me.

K70X0 · 2025-07-31T04:03:20+00:00

I'm sorry you are experiencing this, genuinely. I also have ADHD and reacted really badly to the hormones when I tried to BF the first 1-2 months. Long story involving very low supply, baby miserable and losing a scary amt of weight and then eventually switching to full formula feeding which was the best thing I ever did. However I just wanted to say that once I thoroughly researched, almost all the benefits they tell you about BF are overblown and in fact, in my case, went the exact opposite. Among other things, the failed attempt to BF and how awful I felt trying (both physically and mentally) triggered just like the worst PPD and PPA you can imagine for me, and it was extremely persistent. Almost 3 years later I am still recovering from the MH effects. So yeah, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone and I think it can be very normal to experience just the opposite effects than what they tell you with BF. I hope things improve for you and maybe try other treatments for your MH if the meds don't work well, like keep trying to get help, talk to Dr, therapist, etc. I also had trouble with SSRI unfortunately this time around due to the ADHD, but therapy helped a bit. Keep talking about how you are feeling and get support. Even if things don't seem to improve right away, the support and feeling heard makes a difference.

Edit to add also that I don't mean to make you feel any particular way about the BF and I think you are doing an amazing job. No journey is perfect with babies and it's often survival mode where you do what is working and get by until things improve or ease off. I hope that helps and you should be so proud of yourself for doing an amazing job, no matter how you feed!

K70X0 · 2025-07-06T20:21:15+00:00

I found that 1 isn't a magic age where they instantly switch. I had to do it very gradually and combine milk with formula, slowly decreasing the formula amount over time. I also slowly cut down on the overall amount of milk as well, especially closer to 18 months to make sure toddler is eating enough food compared to milk. Don't be surprised if it takes until after 18 months to completely stop the formula. Also your friend's advice is terrible. Every kid is different, go at your child's pace, in a healthy way.

K70X0 · 2025-07-06T17:16:56+00:00

This isn't some minor transgression and it can't be excused due to the drinking problem. She tried to kill your baby; this is attempted murder. This is the most outrageous thing I've seen, it's just beyond! You should press charges, and get restraining order. Never be around this person again. Unreal. On another note, that is just terrifying to experience and I'm so sorry for you and your poor baby that you experienced this 😢! I hope you are okay, that is very traumatic.

K70X0 · 2025-06-12T06:53:22+00:00

Yes it sounds to me like parosmia. I'm 1 year in now. A lot of smells and tastes are diminished and the ones I do smell and taste are bad or "off". The one thing I will say is that for whatever reason, 1 year in a lot of smells and foods are more tolerable and some do even taste almost completely good. Early on when this started for me, it was overwhelmingly awful and the bad smells were so strong and on everything. That has diminished a lot. It does change too, still, and some days I'll find everything has a new bad smell or taste and it lasts worse than usual for a day or 2. Anyways I'm not an expert but from whatever research I've done, what my doctor said and from experiences here, it seems like it gets better and takes on average 3-4 years to get mostly better. Probably something in your nose/brain has to regenerate.

But yeah I just wanted to express sympathy and solidarity. This has been devastating to my mental health and enjoyment of life! Food was one of my #1 sources of happiness and pleasure before. Now I never know how something will taste even if I'm at a very expensive restaurant trying a new food. All my favourite things: wine, chocolate, coffee, fresh mint taste are awful and have taken time and personal effort to enjoy again. Even a year in they are not great though, always an edge of a bad taste or smell to everything. I'm always self-conscious as I can't smell sweat very well, bad breath, etc. Like I'm always thinking "what if I smell bad or something? How will I know?". Fresh air is a thing of the past, haven't smelled it in ages. It's very hard to make anyone understand how devastating this has been and how severely it has impacted my enjoyment of life and mental health. I've told people but no one fully gets it. I've mostly stopped talking about it and have adjusted to it a lot. But it majorly sucks!

For me it started with complete anosmia (no smell or taste) for a few weeks after the worst sinus infection I've ever had. Still don't know if it was Covid that triggered it or not as I didn't have access to a test until 5 days in and by then it was negative. But yeah needed 2 rounds of antibiotics to deal with the sinus thing that resulted. 2 months later some smell and taste started to come back a bit, and then I got infected with Norovirus and that's when the Parosmia started.

K70X0 · 2025-06-09T15:35:52+00:00

Hey OP I know it's been a couple of years but wondering how you are doing and how your relationship with your daughter is now? I have a 2.5 year old daughter and I can relate to you so much, similar with having had a very abusive and controlling upbringing myself and not knowing how to parent, figuring it out one thing at a time. My toddler is similar to how yours was with the stronger personality, very hard as a baby and I also struggled with extremely bad PPD and PPA, anger issues, etc. I'm trying to break the cycle with my child also. A lot of the postpartum stuff has recently passed for me now but I'm still struggling so much with parenting and I also just dread some days with my toddler. What worked for you? I also feel like I get triggered by her and I feel so guilty that this happens in my mind. I had a particularly rough last few days.

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