lhenson

You guys are great! I know about the "tasting" c-diff. I smelled/tasted it all evening yesterday. I kept checking my scrub, etc., to make sure there wasn't something on me somewhere. Thanks for the encouragement, too. I really felt like I was the only one in the world with this degree of a problem. I've already bought the vicks, got a anti-nausea script, and am starting the mind over matter/desensitization route. I KNOW that my instructor will give me the same problem to deal with for my clinical exam, so I've got to be able to handle it. Thanks for everything!

Thanks for the input. I have already tried the surgical mask, but will add the vick's vaporub. I have also call my dr. to see about any prescription help. I think I am going to try the desensitizing, too. I am desperate!

I am in desparate need for some help! I am having serious trouble controlling my gag reflex when faced with very strong odors, ie. cleaning c-diff patients, obtaining stool samples, etc. My clinincal instructor has given me an ultimatum-handle it or else- so please help with any suggestions! Thanks!