Hi Blue,
I too have been diagnosed with MCTD 2 yrs ago.
But for many years before that ,i have been sensitive to perfumes. I used to love wearing my Chanel#5 and even used the non alcohol Chanel but that doesn't work for me either.
If i smell strong perfume my sinus close down for the day. I'll get a headache and have to find refuge outdoors if possible. Especially if someone is cooking in heavy grease. My sinuses will stop up with a terrible headache.
I thought it was me being so sensitive, til I met a woman in church,who was just as bad as i am. So now we sit together reassured the neither one of us have any perfumie odors.
If i happen to get it on my skin i will rash up immediately and it gets into my blood stream causing me to itch uncontrollably. So i give light hugs to those who love their aroma.
I had to do away wiht any perfume in my clothes detergent, bath soap,, hair products and i use gloves and a mask to clean around the house.
So, just know, your not alone when it comes to that.
Take care,
I too have been diagnosed with MCTD 2 yrs ago.
But for many years before that ,i have been sensitive to perfumes. I used to love wearing my Chanel#5 and even used the non alcohol Chanel but that doesn't work for me either.
If i smell strong perfume my sinus close down for the day. I'll get a headache and have to find refuge outdoors if possible. Especially if someone is cooking in heavy grease. My sinuses will stop up with a terrible headache.
I thought it was me being so sensitive, til I met a woman in church,who was just as bad as i am. So now we sit together reassured the neither one of us have any perfumie odors.
If i happen to get it on my skin i will rash up immediately and it gets into my blood stream causing me to itch uncontrollably. So i give light hugs to those who love their aroma.
I had to do away wiht any perfume in my clothes detergent, bath soap,, hair products and i use gloves and a mask to clean around the house.
So, just know, your not alone when it comes to that.
Take care,
