Part 2: The story of No Common Scents, what you didn't see... October 2022 Start feeling unwell Nerve pain starts to spread Soon right side of face, arm, hand feels like it is on fire Cannot lift anything Cannot walk my dog Within weeks cannot get out of bed Wake up in pain, go to sleep in pain Male neuro says its in my head I refuse to accept, told my GP to refer me to someone else Meet an incredible neurosurgeon who actually listens… Diagnosed with little known condition where the nerves are being crushed by my muscle near my neck We try to keep the pain at bay on different medications, which change everything about me We try physiotherapy to see if it helps Nothing works I have been in the emergency room 6 times I can’t focus at my office job and am working from home best I can I am upset I am no longer bouncy I don’t want to upset my partner But cry myself to sleep every night and just want my Mum and Dad By December I am on 20 tablets per day and can no longer cope Surgery the only option Visit family at Christmas Smiling but not ok inside, the pain is too much Valentine’s Day 2023 5 hour surgery Risks include dying if my lung was pierced, so decide to write a will on email and send to my brother, dividing all my jewellery and shoes amongst my young nieces. Very dramatic, very practical. Wake up sore, stiff, bit confused but realise….the pain has stopped. Now for physio every week August 2023 Healing brilliantly Scar is invisible because surgeon was the best Every week get stronger with more movement Still cannot exercise but can walk my beloved doggy again Have a cry on the bench, have missed our morning walks Start to look at my business again.... Part 3 coming soon! #brandfounderjourney #behindthescenes #brandlaunchdubai #dubaibrandfounder #nocommonscents