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Anyone have multiple chemical insensitivity (MCS)?

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I have this very same problem and just about did when I have to walk down the detergent aisle in the grocery store! Are you on a medication called topamax? It causes a hyper sensitivity to smells and i didn’t know until I talked to the pharmacist because I thought my prescription smelled “off”. It might be worth taking a look at your meds and talking to a pharmacist. Hope this helps.

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drsharon | @drsharon | Aug 31 8:17pm

Thanks for the good advice. Unfortunately I’m not on any medication outside of the asthma medication to treat the chemical sensitivity. I feel fine just so long as don’t get exposed to chemical smells or catch a cold. I have no idea why people expose themselves willingly to toxic chemicals but most people have no idea it’s so toxic. You’re so right about the detergent aisle! Good luck and hang in there

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lilli64 | @lilli64 | Sep 20 8:59am

Thank for the pointer on Topamax, I've been on it for 16 yrs for Fibromyalgia and neuropathy in my legs. I'm definitely going to check into that!

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suerich1989 | @suerich1989 | Sep 21 8:41pm

Never knew there was a Topamax connection! I have MCS and have been on it forever! Thx so much for this. I just started a slow taper so am going in right direction!

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