Loss of taste and smell due to COVID-19
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So on Monday this week my COVID test results came back positive. I never really had any major symptoms apart from a stuffy nose and a mild cough but I did notice on the Tuesday morning that I was slowly losing my sense of smell and taste. Later that night it went away completely. It's now Sunday evening and it still has not returned, not even slightly. For those who have also experienced or are currently experiencing the same thing, it's terrifying and confusing but more so if you're a bit of a comfort eater and love the taste of food. My self isolation period ends on Wednesday next week. Can somebody please tell me how long it'll take for my senses to return or if they never will? That's the thing I'm so scared about and it's sort of made my anxiety and depression much worse than it normally is! Many thanks in advance.
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sallaka rebecca36950
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Dear Rebecca
Firstly I am truly sorry you have had this experience. I posted a similar question yesterday night out of sheer frustration hoping to get a response.
I have had it too with the exact same symptoms as you mentioned and also gradually started losing my sense of smell and taste. oh I must mention my husband has it too. it would be a week ever since my symptoms and about 3 days of loss of taste and smell. I totally relate to what you're feeling including the anxiety of not being able to smell and taste. however, I am reassured constantly that this gets better in a couple of weeks and the senses start kickstarting again.
don't get bogged down by this Jessica.
with you along the way and will continue to update you.
I know we will get our sense of smell and taste restored like a sweet surprise ! dont worry ok. just get better and lots of rest!
Sal
alexandra02984 rebecca36950
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Hi, I have had covid and I lost my taste and smell for approx 8 days and and it came back. try not to worry too much, I am sure it will return soon