Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies At some point in the past week or two I started smelling cigarette smoke where there definitely was none. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. 2017:42(4):309-318. doi: 10.1093/chemse/bjx006, Smell Disorders. Studies show that reduced zinc levels have been associated with decreased taste acuity in people with hypothyroidism. Get a free 15-min consultation with ENHAPPs top wellness coach, who will help vou identify It's just weird, Im still trying to figure this out. Smoking seems to induce changes in thyroid function tests, like decrease in TSH and increase in thyroid hormones. I finally asked google why am I smelling cigarette smoke and found out that I was NOT the only person in the world who, after FINALLY weening off Effexor XR, is experiencing phantom smells! Our thyroid providers can review your results with you and determine next steps. This is why heartburn can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. It is possible that smoking may have a greater impact on a developing thyroid tumor than an existing one. Or, might you connect with your doctor who prescribed the gabapentin via portal message or a nurse line to see if the medication increase or something else could be contributing? leadstoalack offood intake attributing to weakness and lack of energy. This is the time to consciously guard your thoughts to prevent such from happening and becoming prevalent. Hypothyroidism is a condition where very little, hormonecalled thyroxineis secreted. I've never really tried to time it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/microship.com/phantosmia-and-ssri-discontinuation My husband doesn't smoke and our house is also smoke free - so is the gym and my office - mind you many of my staff smoke so there is second hand smoke odour on their clothing. I read somewhere that people with hypo have a very keen sense of smell. every cell needs it for metabolism, and it's in memory somewhere, but I have no proof! This is a pointer to the fact that you dont want to fall into your past mistakes anymore. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Smelling cigarette smoke when there is none is a spiritual sign. Yes the reoccurrence is phantom but caused by a real process. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0149979. gland. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Therefore, let us dig into the world of spiritual smell and see what it has for us.