I had a mild TBI a year and 7 months ago and lost the real sense of smell and taste. Over time it got only little better (20%) and that is it. I can imagine what you are going through and I am in the same boat.
You can go the following link and relate what people going through and some got lucky to get it back. No one can predict what will be the outcome and keep praying (if you pray).
http://www.medhelp.
A loss of taste side effect from Tekturna is quite common, about a third of users. Maybe your Doctor could try a different medication to see if there are any changes. You need to enjoy your food, and there are plenty of ways/medications to help control blood pressure. You shouldn't need to make such a big sacrifice as not enjoying your meals.
t remember where u r from, but u have good choices of drs to be seen by...I have heard a lot of wonderful reviews of Dr Di....and Dr Oro as well....
Dr Di does the endoscopic PFD....so the amount of hair shaved is less and the scar is much smaller as well.Like Carolyn said, it is best to get 2 opinions, and to have them both from respected chiari drs is fantastic.!
Do keep us posted on how the visits go.....
as for the taste goes, most have noticed this after surgery....
I fractured my skull Jan 2012 with bleeding, loss of consciousness all after a seizure. Two week later I lost my sense of taste and smell and later developed a bad taste/smell. Eating is NOT pleasant. I no longer enjoy pleasant scents. I only apply perfume I know smells good to me. I've lost 30 pounds simply because I can hardly stand the taste of food. It could be worse, I could have lost my eye sight or hearing. I try to look at it that way.
Again, there are probably videos and interviews with fellow sufferers who can provide you with your answers. I remember one interview with a chef who had it and lost his sense of smell and taste and it hasn't come back yet, but he is undergoing a kind of occupational therapy to try and either recover it or learn to smell and taste in other ways.
a dense of loss of smell/taste is usually from nasal congestion. i'm suffering from it now - i haven't been able to taste or smell food for at least a week.
i wouldn't be too worried, though, because senses should come back soon. here's a link that may or may not help you understand what's going on in there...
http://www.american-rhinologic.org/patientinfo.loss.
I have visited the doctors and two hospitals - one said that it was sinus related and that the loss of taste and smell was probably nothing to do with my accident. The other was not convinced and gave me a head scan but thankfully all is clear on the scan. I feel really out of sorts and depressed -the thought of not being able to taste food again is horrific. I love food its just not the same eating and only being able to feel the texture in your mouth.
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I was on it for 3 weeks and lost my sense of smell and taste. Off it for 2 days now and it's coming back!! NOT going back on it! It screwed up my voice badly too and gave me headaches.
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