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Stitchfans · 01-26-2013, 11:20 AM

Often I wake up to a coffee brewing odor. I have it set up but my coffee maker doesn't have a timer on it.

Maybe it is my head teasing me saying get up and get that coffee going.

Although this morning the whole house reeked of skunk since a stupid stunk has been hanging around the house lately. I was told it is mating season right now and that the skunk maybe looking around for the stray cats that hang around my home.

Never thought about those two animals ever mating??Yuck! Pepi le pu!

LukenDC · 01-26-2013, 01:58 PM

The exact same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. I smelled cigarette smoke continuously for about four days. I had begun using a CPAP machine for the first time and I suspect that my olfactory hallucination was a psychological reaction to the machine. I hated it! I never used the CPAP again and have not had phantom smells since.

tony111 · 01-26-2013, 02:25 PM

We can sometimes smell cigarette smoke in the house or car, we know our dear departed friend Gail is with us when this happens, she used to go thro' at least 40 a day. I can sometimes smell celery when no one else can, and shortly after, I get a migraine attack. Aren't us humans weird ?

Feralpeg · 01-26-2013, 03:09 PM

I randomly smell burnt toast. I've experienced this for years. It turns out that it is a sign of a silent migrain. I saw a neurologist and he said that random smells are a very common sign of a silent migrain and that they occur more often in women approaching menopause.

It's strange, but I'd rather have the smell than a full out painful migrain!

PaulaSB12 · 01-26-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by phorsenuf

Lately I keep smelling cigarette smoke. Nobody here smokes and I smell it inside the house at random times. Does anyone else ever get this? It's so odd.

I work in a food factory making breakfast cereals. When I went in on wednesday night I could have sworn I smelt roast pork in the plant! Totally weird.

angwill · 01-26-2013, 06:18 PM

A few times lately I have been smelling cherry cigars and I hate that smell. It doesn't last long but it's weird.

Golden Amik · 01-26-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phorsenuf

Lately I keep smelling cigarette smoke. Nobody here smokes and I smell it inside the house at random times. Does anyone else ever get this? It's so odd.

I recently went to the Doctor for this same reason. I have migraines and it turns out this is an 'aura' in my case. It drives me crazy! It usually lasts for a few days before I get a major migraine.

momof1princess · 01-26-2013, 07:49 PM

i regularly smell cigarette smoke in my home. we built our home ourselves, 12 years ago, from the ground up, and it has NEVER been smoked in, as i'm deathly allergic to cigarette smoke. however, my sinuses are ALWAYS draining, because i have so many allergies, so i've always assumed it's related to my sinus issues. sometimes, it's so strong, i have to go outside.

Chim Chiminy · 01-27-2013, 12:29 AM

This has been happening to me for the last few months, my husband thinks I am crazy. I did wonder if it might have something to do with medical issues.
I will have to mention it to my neurologist at my next check up.

Disney Doll · 01-27-2013, 12:19 PM

My late in-laws were heavy smokres so when it happens I always assume it's them coming to visit.

01-26-2013, 11:20 AM	#16
Stitchfans Tres Charming I cry at a drop of a hat 55 scares me Can you dip the shortbread in chocolate? ~The T.F~ let the stupidity begin! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,761	Often I wake up to a coffee brewing odor. I have it set up but my coffee maker doesn't have a timer on it. Maybe it is my head teasing me saying get up and get that coffee going. Although this morning the whole house reeked of skunk since a stupid stunk has been hanging around the house lately. I was told it is mating season right now and that the skunk maybe looking around for the stray cats that hang around my home. Never thought about those two animals ever mating??Yuck! Pepi le pu! __________________ Susan

01-26-2013, 01:58 PM	#17
LukenDC DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 4,709	The exact same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. I smelled cigarette smoke continuously for about four days. I had begun using a CPAP machine for the first time and I suspect that my olfactory hallucination was a psychological reaction to the machine. I hated it! I never used the CPAP again and have not had phantom smells since. __________________ September 2005 WDW Poly/AKL September 2006 Portofino Bay/WDW Boardwalk Inn July 2007 Grand Floridian September 2007 WDW Poly/UO Portofino Bay September 2008 WDW Poly/UO Hard Rock December 2008 WDW Coronado Springs August 2009 Polynesian September 2009 Yacht Club September 2010 Polynesian September 2011 AKL July 2012 Aulani October 2012 AKL September 2013 BWI

01-26-2013, 03:09 PM	#19
Feralpeg Diet coke lover Can now visit the parks anytime My DD, the movie star Sean Bean...is he related to Mr. Bean? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 17,560	I randomly smell burnt toast. I've experienced this for years. It turns out that it is a sign of a silent migrain. I saw a neurologist and he said that random smells are a very common sign of a silent migrain and that they occur more often in women approaching menopause. It's strange, but I'd rather have the smell than a full out painful migrain! __________________ My blog and stories I've written: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pe...93916654039353 https://www.peggykellogg.webs.com

01-26-2013, 06:18 PM	#21
angwill I just want to live at WDW! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,488	A few times lately I have been smelling cherry cigars and I hate that smell. It doesn't last long but it's weird. __________________ AngAlWill Angel:

01-26-2013, 07:49 PM	#23
momof1princess i feel like i'm going to explode if i don't get it out right that second! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,044	i regularly smell cigarette smoke in my home. we built our home ourselves, 12 years ago, from the ground up, and it has NEVER been smoked in, as i'm deathly allergic to cigarette smoke. however, my sinuses are ALWAYS draining, because i have so many allergies, so i've always assumed it's related to my sinus issues. sometimes, it's so strong, i have to go outside. __________________

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01-26-2013, 02:25 PM	#18
tony111 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Location: yorkshire.uk Posts: 127	We can sometimes smell cigarette smoke in the house or car, we know our dear departed friend Gail is with us when this happens, she used to go thro' at least 40 a day. I can sometimes smell celery when no one else can, and shortly after, I get a migraine attack. Aren't us humans weird ?

01-27-2013, 12:29 AM	#24
Chim Chiminy Only problem is stale marshmallows sting..........especially when hit repeatedly in the behind......... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Home is where the ARMY sends you! Posts: 1,724	This has been happening to me for the last few months, my husband thinks I am crazy. I did wonder if it might have something to do with medical issues. I will have to mention it to my neurologist at my next check up. __________________ Liz Proud DVC Owner at BCV and SSR!!!! July 2010 BCV/AKV/VB trip October 2010 DCL/BCV trip

01-27-2013, 12:19 PM	#25
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