US Woman With Long Covid Smells First Time After Two Years, Video Goes Viral

Jennifer Henderson experienced a diminished sense of smell and taste for two years after contracting a mild form of COVID-19. She was recently successfully treated with a pain injection, after which her senses were restored.

Jennifer Henderson, a 54-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, tested positive for COVID-19 in January 2021, and while some of the symptoms, such as headaches and fatigue, went away after approximately one week, her sense of taste and smell continued to persist for about a year.

She regained her sense of smell and taste, but they were changed. For Henderson, who previously had a penchant for cooking and relished the scent of flowers in her garden, the experience was distressing. She expressed her dismay by saying, "It was awful. The majority of food had a repugnant taste, and I was unable to perceive any aroma.”

To her, bananas tasted metallic, garlic tasted like gasoline, and chicken tasted like rotten flesh. In addition to this, she was also unable to smell perfumes, flowers, and her husband's aftershave.

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Henderson attempted various methods such as smell training, acupuncture, and other holistic techniques to alleviate her condition, but to no avail. It was not until she discovered an experimental treatment through an online support group that she finally found relief.

The stellate ganglion block is frequently utilised as a treatment for different types of pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. The procedure involves injecting a temporary local anaesthetic into a cluster of nerves located on both sides of the neck via a delicate process.

In December 2022, Henderson received her initial treatment dose, putting an end to her almost two-year struggle with a changed sense of taste and smell.

A  video was captured depicting her being able to smell coffee for the first time in nearly two years, This video has garnered thousands of views on social media. A nurse can be seen in the footage handing this woman a cup of coffee, and upon smelling it, she is overcome with emotions and tears up.

Henderson proclaimed that the fragrance was unparalleled, stating that it was the most exquisite smell she had ever encountered. She emotionally wept like a newborn after the experience. In the time that followed, Henderson received an additional two injections and noticed an increased level of benefit with each subsequent injection.

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