I have multiple symptoms and was diagnosed with post covid syndrome. I was diagnosed by ENT at Duke with smell/taste disorder. I hadn’t realized how poor my smell was until I did so poorly on the smell tests.

I also had bouts of smelling fabric softener for a while. That has dissipated. My biggest and long lasting symptom is a constant bitter taste. I got it a couple of weeks after a mild case of covid in September of 2023.

The neurologist had no real suggestions after MRI and other tests were normal.

I have done my own scent retraining. I think it helped, but I still don’t smell and taste the way I used to before this happened. The constant bitter taste persists.

I have lost 75 pounds, but on purpose, as I work towards improved fitness and better health and nutrition with help of nutritionist. Still, I suspect it’s easier for me to stick with my tight diet, since food enjoyment is so reduced.

I have follow up scheduled with the ENT. Not sure what can be done.

Contact your local hospital’s pain management department. I’ve had 3 Stellate Ganglion Block injections and it brought back a little more salty, sweet, sour sensations on my tongue, but no flavors. I can smell something almost every day, but it’s fleeting. It can’t hurt to try because living the rest of your life without ever smelling or tasting anything is not fun!