Karen - are you going to top-notch doctors, doctors who specialize in the disorders you suffer from like an Otololaryngologist at a top research hospital? You...
It has been almost a year for me, and I was being treated for depression long before I lost my smell and taste. But I think the depression is worse for me...
Jeanette. I have come to believe that it's a matter of our damaged olfactory nerves having to re-generate. I suggest a good B-50 supplement, the saline rinse,...
Patty, BINGO for you. I agree that the saline rinse (done properly, with your head over edge of bed) is a common denominator but I also have linked the...
Zinc? oh brother... I know of a terrific Otolaryngologist in Chicago. He does not treat smell disorders but he might be able to help you with your sinus ...
I have never posted here but read often! I have been without my smell/taste for 13 months. Mine started with an ear ache and sore throat so I assume it is...
My dysosmia is from a head trauma, I do not even have an ENT, my neurologist has not referred me to one. Except the zinc, he has had no assistance. I was...
I really believe in sinus rinses (neti pot, NeilMed) being an important regimen and some people in the Parosmia/Phantosmia Group swear by Nasonex along with...
Hello everyone, Happy Super Bowl Sunday! A little more of my story.. I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety disorder well before my smell issue...
Hi I have suffered total anosmia for 5 years - most likely viral induced. I can get full recovery of taste and smell by using steroid DROPS but not sprays -...
Hi Paul Viral anosmia inflicts a total loss of taste and smell which steroids would not restore. Viral anosmia destroys the cells of the olfactory epithelium. ...
Mick You are of course right that anosmia that is caused directly by viruses attacking the cells of the epithelium is not going to be treatable with steroids. ...
Thanks Paul, you have just made me realise of what could be the way forward to getting my senses back. My usual steroid spray "rhinocourt aqua" (Budonide) has...
Hi Paul Presumably the virus initiates a secondary infection which leads to permanent inflammation? Your advice is obviously spot-on and well worth a try for...
Well I had high hopes when I went to my neurologist appointment today....not so much when I left. Basically the doc told me there was nothing I could do to...
Hi, That's what the doctor said to me as well! It took me 18 months to 2 years to get anything at all after my virus. That was 16 years ago! It has never...
I guess I should have expected that answer (from the doctor). I have read quite a few posts where other people have had the same results from their doctor....
I think that would be OK. It has been 10 months for me. I am 54 and would
like to taste food again before I die. But, it could be worse. Right? Just
keep...
Please everyone, forgive me for being "away" so long-many life altering changes in the past few months. I've missed so many of your postings too, but I'm...
Pat Was there ever an intervention with any rinses/steroids or anything? I have nothing but hope but believe there will have to be a discovery from one of the...
I was advised to use a saline rinse, which I did, but I didn't like it(and wasn't a bit congested once I got well. My one doctor told me steroids were useless...
I am viral and have only recently posted after 13 months. I do the rinses several different ways to get the solution to the upper sinus. I also use steroid...
I read about people like you in this group that have had to endure this for years and I do not look forward to enduring it that long if need be. I guess it is...
Not true Dave. Plenty of people recover after the 1 year mark. Certainly it's less common the longer you go on, but I suspect there's no upper time limit. Mick...
Hey, welcome back Pat! Mick ... r===================== DISCLAIMER ====================== This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended...
Hi Harry I presume you have read my FAQ http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/ViralMick.htm but if you need more info before travelling to DC, let me know. Mick ......
Sure- actually I've got all my dates in the correct order-I was fully anosmiac for 2yrs,and almost 11 months.so I should've written 3 years.( It was 2004 when...
When I look at the number of people who have regained their sense of smell after the "year time limit", I would have to assume they doctors don't really know...
If you can afford it or your insurance covers it (or, if like some of us, you are British and get free NHS healthcare) explore every avenue open to you. Why do...
Those of us in Canada are lucky enough to have the government healthcare as well. :) (Notice I didn't say free! We definately pay for it!) I guess this has...
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