I’m always happy to see that someone was helped!
I tried the patches three times. Each time I had such severe side effects I had to stop. I read that the patches should not be cut and find that somewhat confusing. I for sure could not tolerate the 7mg patch that was the lowest I could find. When I cut in half, the first day I felt nothing, and the second day I was walloped with dizziness and finally vomiting. Seemingly, the dose was not evenly split. I’m already so weak from this thing that I can’t forge on with rough side effects.
I wonder if trying gum would be beneficial for me?
I always like to see the experiences of others.

I’m so happy for you! I lost my taste and smell in December of 2022, so it will be a year that I can’t taste or smell. I’ve not tried the Nicotine Patches yet, although I did purchase a box. I’m currently going for acupuncture and have had approximately 10 treatments. Thus far, I still don’t have my taste or smell back, but my sinuses are somewhat more clear. I was also told to smoke a cigarette, but I was a smoker and just quit in April of 2022 after having 18” of my colon resected due to severe diverticulitis and I don’t want to go back there but I may if the patch doesn’t work. I’ve also heard about the Stellate Ganglion Block working well, so there will be more to explore if the acupuncture doesn’t work. I’m taking baby steps right now, but feel like I need to leap!

I am in the same boat having lost my sense of smell in January 2021 and continue with it gone. For the most part at this point, I hardly miss it until someone says something about a smell. My sense of smell used to be incredibly strong. Now I can’t leave anything cooking on the stove and walk out of the room because I will never smell if it burns. I just heard about using the nicotine patch and I am willing to try it. I will report back after I purchase some and give it a try. Thanks for the info.

I, too have lost sense of taste and smell for over a year now. I had two stellate ganglion nerve blocks which did nothing to restore them. My question is how long do you have to be on nicotene patches after your senses return, or do you have to be on them indefinitely?