Does anyone else have this problem?
11-24-2010, 07:22 AM
#21
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I have to deal with the overwhelming perfume at work, it is so strong that after an hour or two I am sick to my stomach, and have a headache. I keep an odor neutralizer on my desk to help (and it does) but everytime this person walks by my desk I have to hold my breath.
My daughters have learned not to wear perfume, or scented lotions when they come home, they are considerate enough, but shopping is a horrible experience for me as well.
My daughters have learned not to wear perfume, or scented lotions when they come home, they are considerate enough, but shopping is a horrible experience for me as well.
11-24-2010, 11:02 AM
#23
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I have to avoid the candle sections of most stores... it is just too much fragrance in a limited area.
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
11-24-2010, 11:15 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by mollymct
I do get watery-eyed and sneezy/stopped up in many stores like Joann's. But sometimes that happens to me even in department stores. Not really sure what it is that "gets" me. I seem allergic to most of the world! I keep chlor-trimeton in my bag. I like it because it doesn't make me sleepy or skin-crawly like Benadryl and helps with heightened allergy symptoms (though I also take prescription meds).
11-24-2010, 12:43 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by amma
I have to avoid the candle sections of most stores... it is just too much fragrance in a limited area.
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
11-24-2010, 02:25 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by amma
I have to avoid the candle sections of most stores... it is just too much fragrance in a limited area.
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
Once in a while there will be a group in a perfume aisle that are trying many scents, and that will get to me too.
I was at the allergists office one time with my grandsons, and they had to ask a parent to leave... she had "over sprayed" herself with perfume :roll:
11-24-2010, 02:43 PM
#29
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I walked into the foyer of a medical supply place --they had just placed the candles that are electric gadgets. It was so strong it made me want to leave. they deal with people with weakened immune systems, etc.---wouldn't you think they would know better ? and JoAnns is terrible for smells. get in and get out. public places should use their heads--maybe we all need to start leaving suggestions in their places ???
11-24-2010, 05:27 PM
#30
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My DSIL went with me to JoAnn's during one of his Dad's chemo treatments, and before we left the store he was already getting sick. I felt so bad. Had I known that fragrances bother him, I never would have gone in there, even for a minute. They have all their candle and fragrance oils up near the front of the store, so you can't avoid it. So, yup, I know just what you mean. how is Michael's for that, I wonder?
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