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I have a whole lot of body pains after testing positive twice for the virus .. i thought i was recovering.. but i have body pains all over again and still cant smell or taste?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Return of sense of taste often relies on return of sense of smell. It take weeks to months for sense of smell to return. Unfortunately, muscular aches & pain may linger with this illness.

Answered 1/25/2021

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A member asked:

I have a whole lot of body pains after testing positive twice for the virus .. i thought i was recovering.. but i have body pains all over again and still cant smell or taste?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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