For about the last two months, I find that I can "taste" the topical medications that I use near my neck and shoulders to ease the pain and stiffness. However it doesn't happen if I were to apply an oil blend containing pure essential oils. It's like an increased sensitivity to chemicals. My sense of smell has also been affected. Sometimes it hurts my nostrils to have to breathe in very pungent or strong artificial frgrances like perfume or air freshener. Yet I am not affected by strong cooking smells or the fragrance of flowers etc(ie natural scents). Anyone else experiencing this?

Yep ,, had to tell a co-worker to quit wearing so MUCH PERFUME ,, I have also noticed these last few weeks when someone is heating up food in the microwave it makes me nauseated, I avoid smelly cars, smokers etc.. Yep .. Im right there with ya.. just like when we were pregnant !