Lost sense of smell after a cold?
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Well, I suppose you should just indulge in plenty of ice cream then... 🙂 Do let me know how your nose starts to feel as time goes on.
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Lost sense of smell after a cold?
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Please forgive my clumsy phrasing and any misunderstanding on my part...
Dealing with a deviated septum and vasomotor rhinitis meant I was stuck using nasal sprays for quite some time, which unfortunately stripped away my sense of smell altogether. Once I finally underwent surgery to correct the septum, those sprays became unnecessary, and after a period of waiting, my sense of smell eventually returned to normal. It is worth noting that I had been relying on those nasal drops—and similar preparations—for months at a time, so I suspect you won't face any lasting issues with your sense of smell returning... Patience is key...
Dealing with a deviated septum and vasomotor rhinitis meant I was stuck using nasal sprays for quite some time, which unfortunately stripped away my sense of smell altogether. Once I finally underwent surgery to correct the septum, those sprays became unnecessary, and after a period of waiting, my sense of smell eventually returned to normal. It is worth noting that I had been relying on those nasal drops—and similar preparations—for months at a time, so I suspect you won't face any lasting issues with your sense of smell returning... Patience is key...
Lost sense of smell after a cold?
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I found myself facing a remarkably similar predicament, where my prolonged reliance on nasal sprays and drops over several months resulted in a complete loss of my sense of smell within just a few months... However, following a corrective sinus surgery to address the underlying issues, my olfactory senses began to return to me gradually. It has been years now, and everything has finally stabilized. I suspect that things will eventually settle for you as well, though it will likely require a great deal of patience and the passage of time...
Living with Sudeck's syndrome
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I was diagnosed with Sudeck after suffering a humerus fracture that required surgery, all under the care of the physical therapist I was seeing for rehab. Once they identified the issue, my treatment plan was overhauled to include specific pain management and mild sedatives, which made a world of difference...
After doing some digging online, I realized that combining targeted physical therapy with medication is indeed the standard approach for this condition.
I have Type 1, which manifested as these agonizing, unrelenting pains shooting through my entire upper arm every single time I tried to move...
Fortunately, once we pivoted the therapy toward highly customized, dosed exercises and electrotherapy, my condition improved significantly.
I suppose I was just lucky that my therapist had enough experience treating Sudeck patients to catch it in its early stages before things spiraled further...
After doing some digging online, I realized that combining targeted physical therapy with medication is indeed the standard approach for this condition.
I have Type 1, which manifested as these agonizing, unrelenting pains shooting through my entire upper arm every single time I tried to move...
Fortunately, once we pivoted the therapy toward highly customized, dosed exercises and electrotherapy, my condition improved significantly.
I suppose I was just lucky that my therapist had enough experience treating Sudeck patients to catch it in its early stages before things spiraled further...