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Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jan 20, 2024 | Replies (15)
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Hello Celia16,
I am also a Long Covid Hauler and have not had any taste or smell for over a year now. I’m looking into a procedure called a Stellate Ganglion Block which is an injection given on either side of your neck (in the ganglion nerve) to help with getting taste and smell back. It has worked. I am having acupuncture now, but to no avail. Look into this shot as I’m like you, would take a pill to get it back. It’s pretty awful!
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It's been 2 years since my taste and smell has been affected. I don't have taste/smell 95% of the time. I will talk to my provider regarding the injections. Thank you.
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Ikirnbauer, thanks for reminding me of that. I did read something about it a while ago. Where would you have it done? I’m going to ask my ENT about it. At least see if I am a good candidate. Duke should have somebody who could do it. My issue is that I do have some smell and taste, but they are damaged. Neither work well, but the huge issue is the constant bitter taste. I wonder if that procedure works for that. It’s damage to the olfactory nerve….at least that’s my understanding of it.
Please post what you find out. And, your progress. I really hope you get relief! Smell/taste is a huge issue when it’s damaged. People just don’t understand.