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BBC72 posted:
I can't believe I've found this page. I have been having the same problem for months now. Every morning when I take the train to work, people in my immediate vicinity start to sneeze, cough and rub their eyes. I am very clean, my clothes are clean and I practice good oral hygiene. At first I thought it was my perfume, so I stopped wearing perfume, but it didn't make a difference. I don't know what to do. Now it's happening at work. I am starting to get really depressed about this because I don't want to be around people. I feel like a walking allergen. I wish I were independently wealthy so I wouldn.t have to work. This is seriously affecting my self esteem and social life. I don't want to be around people. This is such a lonely condition. I haven't spoken to a doctor because I'm afraid of how crazy it sounds. May be we can help each other by listing vitals and see what we have in common.
I'm 39, Female, Black, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. History of fibroids, had surgery to remove fibroids in 2009. Have scoliosis. Suffer from depression (it's getting worse thanks to this issue). Heavy sweater (I don't glow, I SWEAT). Over weight (but losing weight - lost 20 pounds so far). can't think of anything else right now. I hope we can find a diagnosis soon because I am at my wit's end.
I'm 39, Female, Black, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. History of fibroids, had surgery to remove fibroids in 2009. Have scoliosis. Suffer from depression (it's getting worse thanks to this issue). Heavy sweater (I don't glow, I SWEAT). Over weight (but losing weight - lost 20 pounds so far). can't think of anything else right now. I hope we can find a diagnosis soon because I am at my wit's end.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:PATMI can't believe I've found this page. I have been having the same problem for months now. Every morning when I take the train to work, people in my immediate vicinity start to sneeze, cough and rub their eyes. I am very clean, my clothes are clean and I practice good oral hygiene. At first I thought it was my perfume, so I stopped wearing perfume, but it didn't make a difference. I don't know what to do. Now it's happening at work. I am starting to get really depressed about this because I don't want to be around people. I feel like a walking allergen. I wish I were independently wealthy so I wouldn.t have to work. This is seriously affecting my self esteem and social life. I don't want to be around people. This is such a lonely condition. I haven't spoken to a doctor because I'm afraid of how crazy it sounds. May be we can help each other by listing vitals and see what we have in common. <br /> <br />I'm 39, Female, Black, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. History of fibroids, had surgery to remove fibroids in 2009. Have scoliosis. Suffer from depression (it's getting worse thanks to this issue). Heavy sweater (I don't glow, I SWEAT). Over weight (but losing weight - lost 20 pounds so far). can't think of anything else right now. I hope we can find a diagnosis soon because I am at my wit's end.
AnswerSeeker responded:
I'm so glad I came across your post. I feel your pain. I've been dealing with this PATM for a while. Looking back, it started 6 yrs ago. Back then, I wasn't even aware that I had a condition. I just thought that certain scented products didn't agree with me. Through the years, more and more products began causing allergic reactions in me and in others, including products I've used many times before with no problem. It has gotten to the point where I can't really wear scented anything. I use Almay Hypoallerginc fragrance free deodorant, Aveeno fragrance free lotion (the store brands work just as good). I have to be careful about what detergents I use (Gain I stay away from) and how much I use. The same with bodywashes. Hair products, I have no control over. I go to a hair salon and the products my stylist uses have such an overwhelming scent. Scents on me are not only strong, they linger. I wonder if she notices that her other clients don't seem to have the same problem.
I'm also Black, female, overweight, and in my late 30's (37). That much we have in common, but I would like to know more. Would you mind sharing some of your experiences with me? Had you had any dental work done prior to developing this condition? Did you have severe upper abdominal pain accompanied by vomitting, diarrhea, and sweating around the time that it started? Did you lose a lot of weight and regain it?
If you read this post, please respond to it. I could use someone to confide in. I can't really talk to anyone else. When I dare bring up PATM, they look at me as if I'm crazy. Maybe I am a little bit. Dealing with this issue is killing my self-confidence and is turning me into a recluse.
I'm also Black, female, overweight, and in my late 30's (37). That much we have in common, but I would like to know more. Would you mind sharing some of your experiences with me? Had you had any dental work done prior to developing this condition? Did you have severe upper abdominal pain accompanied by vomitting, diarrhea, and sweating around the time that it started? Did you lose a lot of weight and regain it?
If you read this post, please respond to it. I could use someone to confide in. I can't really talk to anyone else. When I dare bring up PATM, they look at me as if I'm crazy. Maybe I am a little bit. Dealing with this issue is killing my self-confidence and is turning me into a recluse.
Report This| Share this:PATMI'm so glad I came across your post. I feel your pain. I've been dealing with this PATM for a while. Looking back, it started 6 yrs ago. Back then, I wasn't even aware that I had a condition. I just thought that certain scented products didn't agree with me. Through the years, more and more products began causing allergic reactions in me and in others, including products I've used many times before with no problem. It has gotten to the point where I can't really wear scented anything. I use Almay Hypoallerginc fragrance free deodorant, Aveeno fragrance free lotion (the store brands work just as good). I have to be careful about what detergents I use (Gain I stay away from) and how much I use. The same with bodywashes. Hair products, I have no control over. I go to a hair salon and the products my stylist uses have such an overwhelming scent. Scents on me are not only strong, they linger. I wonder if she notices that her other clients don't seem to have the same problem. <br /> <br />I'm also Black, female, overweight, and in my late 30's (37). That much we have in common, but I would like to know more. Would you mind sharing some of your experiences with me? Had you had any dental work done prior to developing this condition? Did you have severe upper abdominal pain accompanied by vomitting, diarrhea, and sweating around the time that it started? Did you lose a lot of weight and regain it?<br /> <br />If you read this post, please respond to it. I could use someone to confide in. I can't really talk to anyone else. When I dare bring up PATM, they look at me as if I'm crazy. Maybe I am a little bit. Dealing with this issue is killing my self-confidence and is turning me into a recluse.
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