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Covid symptoms? Or anxiety?

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tzumi56935
tzumi56935

Hi,

I had a mild cold about a week ago for a few days. Then it got better but I lost my sense of smell and taste after that.

I came in contact with a COVID-19 patient but got my test done which came out negative (it could be a false negative since I may have got it done too early or too late)

Currently on day 8 feeling the same.

I can smell strong or concentrated scents from up close like soap, disinfectants or spices but I can't really smell mild substances or even food. I can differentiate basic tastes like sweet or sour but no distict flavour. I get headaches too.

I've lost my appetite.

I get stomach cramps especially in my upper abdomen but it's not painful, just uncomfortable.

It stresses me out a lot tbh.

How long can it take for the smell and taste to return?

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  • linda852020
    linda852020 tzumi56935

    Posted

    Hi, how are you felling now? did you get another test done ?

    • tzumi56935
      tzumi56935 linda852020

      Posted

      Hey! My taste and smell is back and it took about 3-4 weeks for it to completely return.

      My upper abdominal discomfort isn't really related to other problems and it's been here for about three months now 😦

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