robinrm I decided against the $1,000 SGB. The risk of having the whites of one or both eyes turn red was a major concern. This would not heal if it happened. Also, eyelid drooping and not having it come back were a negative factor. The doctor felt that since my taste and smell stopped in 2022 with my first Covid infection, it was more likely than not I may not benefit from the injections; at best it was only possible for 30% improvements. The nicotine patches: my first success story in this journey of recovery. It took me 2 rounds of 7mg patches, (each patch was cut in half, the tape on the sides was cut away and I used a tape that was safe for my skin type to place it directly under my chin). 5 days on for 10 hours, off at night and then a pause for 10 days, then a second 5 day cycle. My taste came back on the 6th day, which was round 2 and taste was totally restored during the 7th day on round 2. I never wore the patch after 9pm. I had no side effects.