Is there such a thing as an olfactory illusion? (continued) Further to the answers already published in response to the question, I can add my own experience. Between my teens and my early sixties, I suffered occasional migraine attacks. These were preceded by a changing set of symptoms: auras, partial sight loss, difficulty reading, light and sound sensitivity, etc.
At one time, I would experience odours for which there was no discernible cause. Reading around, I found references to these olfactory illusions as a possible precursor of migraine, which was somewhat reassuring. To answer this question – or ask a new one – email [email protected].
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