Anyone who has had covid and lost there sense of smell and taste how long did it last im on day 4 of isolation having tested positive on wed its driving me nuts i want to eat but as i cant taste anything there is no point plus anyone any tips on how they filled there time in as i live on my own and i am getting sick of my own company lol |
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I can’t answer your question, as I’ve not had Covid. But I’ve had friends who’ve had it. The reason I’m sending this is because I’ve heard them say that what they don’t tell you is that your taste may be scuppered for ages after the two weeks. It comes back (I don’t know when) but it can come back and be different. So foods you like may not taste the same and things you once disliked taste fine.
As for entertaining yourself. I’m not going to go down the cheeky route...
A good book. Netflix/IPlayer/All4. A wee puzzle game on your phone? |
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By *anKinkyMan
over a year ago
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"Anyone who has had covid and lost there sense of smell and taste how long did it last im on day 4 of isolation having tested positive on wed its driving me nuts i want to eat but as i cant taste anything there is no point plus anyone any tips on how they filled there time in as i live on my own and i am getting sick of my own company lol "
Haven't had it,but I heard some say chillies help on eating ,go on sensation rather than taste
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Havent had it and hopefully dont get it . Want to wish you a speedy recovery and that you are back to yourself in no time at all .i would say reading netflix get yourself into a good series that will keep you going for a few weeks all the best mick x |
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Finding it very hard to find anything on Netflix that i like have already watched the fall normal people trigonometry virgin river sweet magnolias not really into horror or sci fi something like the fall would be good to watch |
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over a year ago
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"Thankyou i feel.grand apart from having no taste and smell at least on the bright side i might lose a bit of weight which woukd be no bad thing lol"
if you use android download titanium TV has all up to date shows from everywhere and films as well, hope you get better soon  |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
Dunboyne |
Try Thai.
Tom Yoon Gang is sweet, sour and spicy and if not, try a recipe from David Thompson Street food book. One has 40 birds eye chilli's in it!
If you can't taste that, yer fucked!
Sorry 
"David Thompson: Thai street food recipes | Thai food and drink | The Guardian" https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/sep/19/david-thompson-thai-recipes
Try the STIR-FRIED MINCED BEEF WITH CHILLIES AND HOLY BASIL (NEUA PAT BAI GRAPAO)
And have milk or Singha beer on hand for safety
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"Anyone who has had covid and lost there sense of smell and taste how long did it last im on day 4 of isolation having tested positive on wed its driving me nuts i want to eat but as i cant taste anything there is no point plus anyone any tips on how they filled there time in as i live on my own and i am getting sick of my own company lol "
I had it back in March, my smell/taste was gone for about a week. Don't bother trying to find things you can taste, it'll just be more depressing when you cant. Youve got to eat to keep your strength up but keep it simple, i did alot of soup, mash and beans and crackers.
On the boredom, i watched alot of netflix, and played evil apples (cards against humanity) on my phone. Rest up, it'll get better soon. |
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I'm just over five weeks since first getting symptoms didn't so much lose smell and taste but had/have a constant peppery acidic taste and smell in nose and throat.
It was overpowering and made me gag constantly.
It's Faded but still there, don't think there's anything you can do.
Maybe try a warm honey and lemon drink but not sure it will help.
As for boredom.
Yeah drive's you nuts.
Try watching the sinner on Netflix, the queen's gambit.
If you have prime Grey's anatomy that will keep you going for months. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No advice on the smell/taste but as for filling your time, why not try a new hobby? Knitting, crochet, painting, writing? There are great tutorials online for all skill levels of just about anything you can think of. Do some decorating. Learn to bake or cook something new. Have a home spa day. Sell your unwanted stuff on Ebay. There a thousand and one things you could do. |
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It's not just Covid that affects your taste, I've had Flu a couple of times in the past and and both times everything tasted strange for weeks.
Also as a matter of interest, if you catch Flu, it's nasty, and you'll wish you'd had the Flu jab.  |
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By *100Man
over a year ago
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"Anyone who has had covid and lost there sense of smell and taste how long did it last im on day 4 of isolation having tested positive on wed its driving me nuts i want to eat but as i cant taste anything there is no point plus anyone any tips on how they filled there time in as i live on my own and i am getting sick of my own company lol "
If you have the energy porn and wanking is the best time waster and the most fun |
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Reminds me of my dad. He had cancer of the tongue, which they removed 1/2 and replaced with a section from his forearm. Meant 50% taste. He really loved his food, ended up being fed through his stomach, can you imagine zero satisfaction in not being able to eat. |
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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago
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I cant be certain it was covid I had in March but I lost my sense of taste and smell so we isolated. Took at least 2 weeks to come back to a good level.
It came back slowly I could get hints of things. Then it fully returned after about 2 weeks. Even now I find some things have very little taste. I can taste most things but subtle things the tastes they once had arent quite as fine tuned. I also find im using a lot more salt now.
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Mine went completely (it was my first symptom) but it was back within a fortnight. I understand why you don't want to eat. I stopped having tea and coffee because it felt like a waste of tea bags etc. We only ate properly because our 17yo son was here to cook. |
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"Anyone who has had covid and lost there sense of smell and taste how long did it last im on day 4 of isolation having tested positive on wed its driving me nuts i want to eat but as i cant taste anything there is no point plus anyone any tips on how they filled there time in as i live on my own and i am getting sick of my own company lol "
I believe that most get there taste back after a couple of weeks. Not always though I had cover back in March, despite the fact that my serious symptoms went after 5 days my breathing is still not back to normal and my sense of smell and taste is still awful. |
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