I'm noticing being highly sensitive to scents during a flare up.
Yes I keep peppermint and spearmint essential oils on me at all times to clear my nasal passages
Yess!! My Daughter looks up everything and immediately saids Mom have you been taking your nerve pills? I guess if you let up on them it causes smell sensitivity.
Yes, I definitely have heightened sense of smell. I removed all fragrances from my house to avoid flare ups. It’s helped tremendously. When I want to add a scent, I make my own with essential oils.
I have a heightened sense of smell from my hearing loss. You would think that wouldn't be the case with someone with year round allergies. I will see if it increases the next time I have a flare.
While heightened sense of smell isn't listed among the most common lupus flare symptoms, each person's experience with flares can be unique. The typical symptoms of a lupus flare include:
• Joint and muscle pain
• Rashes (including butterfly rash)
• Headaches
• Stomach issues
• Fever
• Extreme fatigue
• Dizziness If you're Show Full Answer