Losing sense of taste and smell
I discovered starting last Dec that some of my favorite foods weren't tasting as good as they use to and my husband would comment on a bad odor from garbage disposal and I couldn't smell it. My doctors say that with my chronic sinusitis and my asthma this is a common thing. So now I'm trying to learn what can I taste and appreciate now. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm told it can't be reversed. This could lead to safety issues in that I can't smell smoke, I may have a reaction to it, but not smell it.
The saving Grace is I can still taste chocolate.
I have this problem but I assumed it was from PoTS as it affects the autonomous nervous system and that's one of the symptoms. But I had asthma from a child and we didn't know due to my symptoms being uncommon so now I wonder 🤔
It's got to be hard to distinguish what is causing a lack of smell or taste, especially when you've been managing a few different chronic illnesses. I know that when I had sinus issues ( for years) I had a horrible time smelling anything. But it's not the same with asthma as smells irritate me quite a bit. When I had COVID-19 a few years back, I lost my sense of smell and taste for .... mmm ... about 5-6 weeks. It was hard to eat anything just to get food in my stomach. I bet it's been quite a struggle for to have it for only a few months now not knowing what is causing these symptoms. Hoping you find answers. It's quite bothersome. Rebecca (team member)
I also have reduced sense of smell and taste due to chronic sinusitis. When I used a course of Prednisone for a lung infection, I could smell and taste more things. It stands to reason that inflammation is a factor. I started using an OTC nasal steroid spray twice a day and continuing a steroid asthma inhaler. My senses will never be perfect, but they are improved.
Hi there and thanks for sharing your personal experience here with the community. I'm glad to hear that although your senses are overall decreased, they are improved. Did you doctor suggest that you try a nasal steroid spray? Just curious. All the best, Lauren (Team member) It's been years but I don't remember a doctor suggesting the nasal steroid. I know steroids help with inflammation so I started using it.
I lost all sense of taste and smell many years ago. I have e-asthma, chronic sinusitis, and severe allergies. I used to think the many infections was cause of the loss, but came to find out some of the meds can cause it too. When I cook I have to stay in the kitchen or I forget something’s cooking because I can’t smell it and I forget it. I’ve had incidents when the house was full of smoke and didn’t know till my husband came in and saw it. Same with gas. House was full of gas and I had no clue till husband walked in the door and smelled it. Needless to say, he kind of freaked out when we bought this house and the stove is gas.
we have those too. I'm so happy to hear that your homes have smoke and gas detectors. Safety is so important. All the best, Lauren (team member)
I have problems with dysautonomia, more symptoms & worsening of symptoms after every major surgery.
After cardiac surgery & after a nasty drug was given for worsening rythem, everything tasted like metal. It's better now ,but I can still taste sweets better.
Check with your Dr., some drugs do affect your taste.
Also look up Dysautonomia International, and watch their lectures on youtube. You may get some ideas on how to help yourself.
