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Loss of smell and taste

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tzumi56935
tzumi56935

So I'm experiencing a loss in smell and taste since past 6 days. I came in contact with a COVID-19 patient but I did not have any symptoms. I did get tested early and it came out negative.

I've been feeling some fatigue and pelvic pain too.

But losing my sense of smell and taste is the most frustrating part.

I can smell extremely concentrated things like shampoo but only up close, can't smell anything from far.

I do have basic tastes like sweet, salty and bitter but no distinct flavour 😦

How long does it take to recover from this? And any tips for the same??

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  • misstheresa2009
    misstheresa2009 tzumi56935

    Posted

    Hi Tzumi! I am also having a problem with taste and smell. Every person that comes near me and most foods have this strong horrible odor of garlic and household cleaner. It really is bothersome and it gets worse every day so I am going to speak to my doctor about it. Dry foods such as crackers, potato chips, fresh fruit and raw vegetables are the only foods that don't make me gag. I am going to have to stay away from meats and fried foods for now because they really smell and taste terrible.

    I hope your condition improves soon. Take care!

    • tzumi56935
      tzumi56935 misstheresa2009

      Posted

      Hi,

      That's exactly what I'm experiencing. Its getting better but very slowly.

      Every cooked food smells like garlic and when I cook something, all I can smell is garlic. It's frustrating.

      The food tastes weird too but it's definitely better than before.

      So it'll get better for you too!

      Don't worry too much.

      It's a slow process but it definitely gets better!

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