Sorry to read the original post. I have ha COVID twice, but it was very mild both times and I personally did not experience the taste/smell issues that most report. My wife did and was extremely disappointed in all food and drink for nearly a year. Now, almost 18 months later, she is just starting to be able to differentiate flavors.
The comment earlier about oral health is a very important one! Depending on what you are using for oral health, you may be overloading your tastebuds. I know that when I use strongly flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes, I struggle to be able differentiate any tastes or smells, which sucks because I am a foodie and comp BBQ guy. So I try to find very mild flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes.
I don't know if any of that will ultimately help you, but there it is. Good luck, I hope you can find other ways to enjoy life in the meantime!
The comment earlier about oral health is a very important one! Depending on what you are using for oral health, you may be overloading your tastebuds. I know that when I use strongly flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes, I struggle to be able differentiate any tastes or smells, which sucks because I am a foodie and comp BBQ guy. So I try to find very mild flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes.
I don't know if any of that will ultimately help you, but there it is. Good luck, I hope you can find other ways to enjoy life in the meantime!