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Do you smell different to people post RARP and Cancer treatment?
I was at my mother's house this weekend doing some odd jobs for her and like she always does she had to be right next to me when I was doing them so that she could supervise and ensure that I was doing exactly what she wanted me to do. Out of the blue she mentioned "you smell different". I assured her that I was using all the same products that I normally do and asked her to clarify. She couldn't give me details but she insisted that "I smelled different". I asked her if I smelt better or worse and assured her I had showered and was wearing clean clothes. She couldn't identify it. I'm wondering If others that have had a RARP or Cancer treatment now smell different to others? Or is it just my elderly mother being her elderly self.
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@surftohealth88 love it, i know, not sure what is going on but im also going through menopause and for me its been not pleasant. I have nausea like morning sickness so smell killing me. But i adore him.
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1 Reaction@mmschulte70
Yes, well the changes in your sensory perception, smell in your case, may very well be due to hormonal changes accompanying menopause. It's a completely natural process, but can be extremely tough on some women, your intense nausea being a good example. Hormones are extremely powerful.
Gosh, women really have to deal with so much more stuff than men in general, it seems.
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3 Reactions@sandguy . Thank you so much for your understanding and not attacking me and telling me to end my marriage over life changes. ♥️
@sandguy . Definitely think in this world we all have rough but sticking it out and learning ways cope and grow it whats it all about. From soap to vitamins, we can improve.
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2 Reactions@mmschulte70
Coincidentally today I heard on the radio discussion about that fact that the FDA will be discontinuing "black box" labels on hormone replacement medications, as their risks of cancer has been overblown, apparently.
You really might want to find a sympathetic gynecologist with whom you can discuss the possibility of exploring that option for you. It may be very helpful.
In short, YES! My pee definitely smells different. I noticed it right away. I don't know if my body smells different, but without a doubt, pee smells different - still does 26 months out from surgery.
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I was thinking - maybe you can ask for urinalysis to check for infection. Also, if you are using some new supplements they can cause color change and odor of all kinds. Urine smell is highly effected by splices and other food too. Same applies to sweat and breath.
@surftohealth88 yep. thanks for these suggestions. I get tested for ALL of that every 3, now 6 months - including UA. This is simply a different smell than before. Food choices for me have remained stable.