← Return to Loss of Taste and Smell from Covid or something else?
DiscussionLoss of Taste and Smell from Covid or something else?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 27 11:55am | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Hi Celia16, Could you tell us more about your Vitamin B12 supplemenation? (Dosage, brand). Do you..."
I’ll share my experience, but I can’t say it would work for anyone else. In fact, my doctors aren’t certain what happened. They are still learning too.
First of all, I had several things going on around the time I got symptoms…..including post covid syndrome and B12 deficiency.
It’s important to get the B12 number before you start taking it. And, it’s important to get direction on how much to take from a professional trained in deficiencies. Some people don’t process it well and need injections or sublingual tablets. For people who are deficient, they may need large doses for a long time. I’m on 1000 mcg per day indefinitely per my neurologist’s instruction. I use a regular brand that I buy at Walgreens (Sublingual). Ill PM u the name.
My initial Smell Tests results taken by ENT was very poor…abnormal in November last year. I also had terrible constant bitter taste. Last month, I was retested and scored substantially higher! Normal results. The ENT was shocked. He isn’t sure if it was me taking the B12 supplements or covid clearing my body. I DID do scent retraining, but not on a regular basis.
I knew my taste improved, because food started tasting so delicious.
I am still seeing the neurologist and soon a Rheumatologist for a Sjogrens eval.
I wonder if I’ll ever get answers. I still have constant bitter taste.☹️