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Patients Say

Positives

  • A Long COVID patient who lost their sense of smell reported that PRP injections into the nasal cavity helped them begin detecting faint scents again within weeks of the procedure Reddit.

Negatives

  • A patient undergoing PRP reported feeling “worse” since starting the treatment, experiencing normalcy immediately after procedures but struggling with insomnia Reddit.

  • One person noted significant disruptions in their life post-PRP, including missing family events and experiencing severe discomfort leading to “vomiting” and seeking legal assistance for disability Reddit.

Hurdles & Side Effects

  • One patient mentioned the financial burden of PRP, as their parents are “paying completely out of pocket” to help them regain their quality of life Reddit.

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Salvatore Mattera

Salvatore Mattera

@Salvatore Mattera

Expensive, but noticeably improved my sense of smell

Chronic Illnesses: Long COVID
Symptoms Treated: Smell Loss - Better long time
Side Effects Experienced: Bloody Nose

I first lost my sense of smell from COVID back in 2021. For the first year, I couldn't smell anything at all. Over time, it very gradually improved, but the process was slow and limited. By early 2024, I could smell things up close again, but I couldn't smell anything at a distance. For example, in the past, if I walked into a movie theater, I'd be able to smell the popcorn just walking by the lobby. Now, I couldn't smell it unless I literally shoved my head into the popcorn bucket. Over the course of about 2 months, I had three rounds of PRP injections into my nasal cavity. The procedure greatly improved my sense of smell at a distance. Unfortunately, it didn't totally resolve my smell issues. Even after the procedure, there were still some scents I couldn't smell. It was costly, and insurance didn't cover it, but I didn't regret it and would recommend it for anyone who can afford it and misses their sense of smell.

Details

  • Source Zara Patel at Stanford
  • Last used 1+ years ago
  • Times used 2-10 times
  • Insurance covered No
  • Cost per month $1000+