Aging symptoms or do I have something (?)

[Carrera911]

I'm asking the same question in another forum but would like to get as many responses as possible.
I'm 33 and I've recently given some thought to the fact that when I was younger (around the age of 18) I used to go to sleep shirtless or with shorts and that was it. Today, even in summer nights I wear a long sleeve sweatshirt and long pants and am covered very well with blankets otherwise I get sensitive with my nose and start sneezing.
Additionally, I feel that today my sense of smell is not as good as it used to be in the past. I do smell, somedays are good somedays I feel not so much as the past.
I've done blood work and it's fine, I've done allergy tests (skin allergy tests) and I'm allergic to dust and grass which is pretty common.
I'm trying to figure out if this is just aging symptoms or am I missing something.
I am thinking it is maybe polyps in my nose but am not definitive about it. If it's aging than I guess no further treatment is needed but if this is some sort of a condition I'd be happy to get some insight from the knowledgeable members of this forum.

Thanks!

[MonBK]

One would think that the most knowledgeable would be your doctor?

[tyler1980]

you are 33, so unless you are a cat i dont think aging is the issue.

Id talk to a Dr.

[Carrera911]

That is true, but up until now I've been pushed with allergy medicine without actually solving the case. I'd be happy if someone can relate to my situation or have some experience with it and provide some insight.

[SearChart]

Go to another doc for a second opinion, if you feel like something is not right then don't leave it at this.

[datejustrms]

I would go for a second opinion too. Just make sure the Doc doesn't put on a vinyl exam glove!

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by Carrera911

That is true, but up until now I've been pushed with allergy medicine without actually solving the case. I'd be happy if someone can relate to my situation or have some experience with it and provide some insight.

I am not a doctor.... But it doesn't sound very worrysome i guess... Offcourse there might be serious causes of this but i think it is just nothing to worry about. I have also since a couple of years that i have a bit trouble with my nose... My smell hasn't been the same to i think, however i have some other ''trouble'' with my body for quite a few years(i am 27) but of all the doctors i saw they never made a problem or something of this kind of conditions. Now it would differ from the USA as you have to pay yourself to find a doctor and perhaps everything would be a problem
Now it is interessing to know that they suspected me to have some kind of vasculitis cause i had a bloodwork done on ANCA which was positive and i have some strange bruises on my skin from time to time they are called purpura. After a few bioptions however they never managed to find a vasculitis but they never where fully sure what it was to...
But this could also cause trouble with the nose...... So i basicly told them that but they never made a link.

[crazymcmichael]

By the way, riding a bicycle makes it quite worse in my case.................

[Magwitch]

When I was 33 Reagan was POTUS and there were very few PC's and the Compact Disc was just being released. We DID have color tv and airplanes though. And indoor plumbing.

[Abdullah71601]

Do you smoke? Drink? Are you exposed to toxins in the workplace? Are there other environmental factors that can affect you?

Otherwise, you are a perfectly normal 68 year old.

[rudestew]

Sounds like Oxygen is your problem

[Boothroyd]

I am no doctor, but I would get a second opinion. I would see an ear, nose, throat specialist (Otolaryngologist). Loss of smelling sensitivity can be a sign of other things. Good luck with this!

[breitlings]

I'm fairly sensitive to allergies etc. I would ask do you have a nice air purifier? does it happen everywhere? what do you wash your clothes with? do you leave the window open, and what do you vacuum with?

for me i like an air purifier, it happens at the beach house more, I try to wash clothes with more gentle detergent vs tide etc, I leave the window open and try to vacuum with a dyson v8 but any hepa vacuum will do.

[The Libertine]

I understand where you’re coming from, as it seems the “insults of age” seem to creep up as the years pass by.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by MonBK

One would think that the most knowledgeable would be your doctor?

[antbkny]

How’s your diet?

[cornerstore]

Feathers and Duck down in pillows,duvets and mattress covers if you have them can be problematic to some people.

[Carrera911]

Diet is good, I don't smoke and only socially drink.
Overall healthy condition. I do have allergies. We have two vacuum robots running around the house twice a day. Our next house is supposed to be carpet free. I experience the same problems in other places that are not my house so I don't think it's associated with the location.
I feel like the years went by and my quality of living is deteriorating.

Here in the US, what type of doctor should I be seeking ? ENT (located in Tampa FL if anyone has recommendations)

[crazymcmichael]

I would suggest you a shrink

[crazymcmichael]

To keep those robots from your house ! LOL

[Boothroyd]

Originally Posted by Carrera911

Diet is good, I don't smoke and only socially drink.
Overall healthy condition. I do have allergies. We have two vacuum robots running around the house twice a day. Our next house is supposed to be carpet free. I experience the same problems in other places that are not my house so I don't think it's associated with the location.
I feel like the years went by and my quality of living is deteriorating.

Here in the US, what type of doctor should I be seeking ? ENT (located in Tampa FL if anyone has recommendations)

Again, I am no expert, but would be checked out by an Ear Nose Throat doc, because they have seen more such situations than a generalist, and can refer you based on what they think is going on. They will understand potential root causes. My thoughts, anyway. But remember, this is a watch forum. It should set you at ease, most likely.

[crazymcmichael]

But to be honest with you.. If i was a doctor i would tell you there is probably nothing wrong with you, and i am nearly sure all doctors i know and seen would say the same........ serious

[CamSLC]

Do you ever experience any numbness? Are you a heavier person? Sounds kinda like a circulatory issue.

I'm am also NOT a doctor and rarely see one. I thought I had appendicitis once but it was just a bachelor party. Doc thought that was funny... 32 years old and i've started to become far more aware of what my body does/feels when I eat certain meals or don't practice good fitness habits for a week.

[77T]

Rhinitis comes to mind.
An ENT is a good first step.


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[meganfox17]

My Diagnosis :
>>Olfactory Mucosal Dysfunction with moderate to severe Hyposmia ( varying severity of loss of smell sensation ) Secondary to Chronic Rhinosinusitus
>>The pathology is Conductive Olfactory sensory loss and possible degeneration of sensory neurons most likely multifactorial in Origin complicated by Nasal polyposis, possible Nasal septal deviation, asthma, turbinate hypertrophy, recurrent allergic or infective rhinitis +/- smoking, illegal substance abuse
>>Unlike popular belief, Age is NOT A RISK factor for Olfactory loss or loss of smell sensation
Please see a ENT Specialist. Condition maybe partially reversible with medical and surgical treatment


p/s : I am a female Interventional Cardiologist by the way...

[Carrera911]

No numbness, not heavy, no substance abuse, no smoking and no excessive drinking.

Will seek help of ENT.

[Boothroyd]

Now THERE you go! More than one would expect from a watch forum (Meganfox17)! Again, good luck, OP.

[AK797]

I have dust and grass allergies too and they are extremely annoying, and can lead to negativity and anxiety. A few years ago while watching True Detective my dust build up/rhinitis got so bad I couldn't breathe through my nose at all and my mouth wouldn't do it automatically so I had to force my breaths and it was so horrible, you feel like you're going to die. Since then I've changed all my sheets to hypoallergenic, and its probably a good idea to change your mattress every year too rather than buy protectors as that is the main problem.

As for the grass/pollen allergy I suffered terribly as a child, crying whilst playing sports, but then I got diagnosed as asthmatic and after using the inhaler for a few months the allergy went and I haven't had it since. Maybe check if you're asthmatic too.

Overall I'm not sure you have a major issue, probably just extreme symptoms of your allergies but be proactive and keep a positive mind as this can make things worse otherwise.

Altho Megan seems to have a very good idea.

[Carrera911]

Thanks for the responses guys.
I don't have asthma, nor have I had in the past. I don't take any medication as well.

I am not depressed and am usually a happy positive (cynical) person :)

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

My Diagnosis :
>>Olfactory Mucosal Dysfunction with moderate to severe Hyposmia ( varying severity of loss of smell sensation ) Secondary to Chronic Rhinosinusitus
>>The pathology is Conductive Olfactory sensory loss and possible degeneration of sensory neurons most likely multifactorial in Origin complicated by Nasal polyposis, possible Nasal septal deviation, asthma, turbinate hypertrophy, recurrent allergic or infective rhinitis +/- smoking, illegal substance abuse
>>Unlike popular belief, Age is NOT A RISK factor for Olfactory loss or loss of smell sensation
Please see a ENT Specialist. Condition maybe partially reversible with medical and surgical treatment


p/s : I am a female Interventional Cardiologist by the way...

Wowsers it looks like they take things very serious in other country's than mine............... I had to piss blood for many times before they where alarmed enough to make me just a ultrasound
Good to see that there are people that take their job seriously