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Smell of rubbing alcohol brings on symptoms

Healthy Living | Last Active: Oct 3, 2023 | Replies (22)

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@colely

I have had Chemical Sensitivities all my life. Rubbing alcohol, nail polish, the remover, shoe polish, oil- based paints. I would feel dizzy, foggy- brained, and would start vomiting, if I were in the car while the gas tank was filled. If I am in a room where people are wearing perfume, my face turns red, my ears start ringing, I get brain fog, and get a hoarse voice. I worked near oil- based printing ink, and am now even more sensitive. I had frequent migraines at that job. I have alcohol intolerance from my Cherokee side. I get, " the Asian Blush," when I sip alcohol. Missing liver enzyme. I had sublingual chemical testing in a double blind study. Positive for Petro- chemical Sensitivities. I have been to the Environmental Health Center in Dallas Texas. They might have suggestions. You can get a consult, or refer you to a Environmental doctor near you. Dr. Alan Levin, in Nevada is a fantastic doctor. I saw him in San Francisco in the 1980s.

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@colely -- at work I had a private office and kept the door closed to keep scents out. Years ago, I was suddenly smelling vanilla or something coming right through the vents and I felt so sick, had vertigo with the room spinning, couldn't even think plus more symptoms. I thought surely it was a plug-in air freshener, but couldn't find one anywhere in the office. After a couple miserable days, I had to contact HR which I did not want to do. They put the facilities manager on the case and he discovered that someone was selling scented candles to people in the office. They put out a memo to remove them. They didn't mention me, but some people knew I had perfume issues so I'm sure that didn't make me popular, but I was able to work again. Besides being a medical issue, it's a horrible social issue I wouldn't wish on anyone!