I have had a nasty metallic taste in my mouth for about 4 months now. They can meet with you over telemedicine and get things sorted out. I keep getting a salty taste in mouth, as Im not in pain or get heartburn he said I dont have a normal acid reflux problem. Doctors dont help. Sorry, the links in the article were broken; they are now fixed. This may increase the risk for oral health diseases and infections. Not one person has done anything beyond look in my mouth and say hmmm, seems normal. He said may take the med 6-8 weeks to work but I'm losing hope its already been 6 weeks and everything still taste horrible no matter how many times I brush my teeth. Then on top of that the nausea was getting better but it was because I was only eating a very small amount of cereal a day . Six of those COVID-19 symptoms were added recently. The salty taste in mouth is improving. This is especially the case with: Tumors in the head and neck area. This has been going on for 5 YEARS! in my area who could test me? Salt water rinse & Baking Powder I do have several issues with my thyroid, including several goiters that are being watched, and I take synthroid, which had recently been adjusted to a lower dose due to my T levels being off. -Lost weight - from 155 to 139 -Upper Chest Pain, pretty much all day (hopefully gas trapped there) -Dry Mouth all day - often feels like trouble swallowing -Flare ups that mimic heart attack and cause me to panic (emergency room twice) -Metallic taste at times I've eliminated all bad foods, caffeine, booze - to no avail. I was reluctantly given oral cream treatment which didnt last in solution at all. Haven't found anything that makes it better~ Sticking with beef broth and soda crackers, oatmeal, dry cereal; nothing with a real flavor, unfortunately. I too have been subscribed Nexium 20 Mgs,but it just seems to be making my condition worse. I am still having Botox injection for Ramsey Hunt infection which has left the left side of my face partially paralyzed and with triennial neuralgia, so just to be able to eliminate the disgusting taste will make life It is not a metallic taste! Hi Jeri I am low in iron go for infusion the 1rst of june. Im in desperate need of a cure, as with all sufferers. Tested positive again . I was able to take a nap without problems. Hmm I thought, thinking that would absorb up all that nasty that seemed to be floating around 8n there. He has me taking 40 mg of omeprazole in the am and 140 mg Zantac before bed. Cheers Lesley Keogh. I brush teeth often, have used warm salt water rinse, baking soda, mouthwash; nothing helps. It would be worthwhile to try HCL or digestive enzymes as discussed in the article to see if they might alter your symptoms. Best to speak with whomever recommended these supplements for you. Any suggestions ? If I take at 3 pills, the recommended dose before at least 1 meal, the taste is gone and digestively everything works better. Hi Sari Hoping to get some solutions on what I can do/take to cure the issues. A metallic taste is one of the first symptoms . Does anyone here also have orange tongue with the bad tasting mouth? Where can i get this from? Hope this helps, Hi Crystal! Albert hoffman himself said LSD gives him a metallic taste. The occurrence of this weird taste may be intermittent or may last for a long period, depending on the causal factor and the care taken. It is just a small red patch in the roof if my mouth. Thx, Hi Janet Privacy Policy. I feel like I am going to die before someone even tries. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. Paragesia, also known as dysgeusia, is a metallic taste in the mouth that occurs as a result of the body's natural reactions to metals. I really was surprised with how many people suffer from this condition. The only thing I can come up with is my Gerds. A metallic, bitter, or foul taste in the mouth is also called dysgeusia. Betaine did not help me at all and gave me stomach pain so this is not an option for me either. https://shop.wholehealthchicago.com/betaine-plus.html, [] http://www.wholehealthchicago.com/4370/a-disgusting-taste-in-her-mouth/ A Disgusting Taste in Her Mouth David Edelberg, MD []. I stayed with so much pain in my mouth.. its burning as well so much.. furthermore its dry, bad taste.. If bleeding gums are the cause there is often bad breath associated with the bad taste. I have had a colonoscopy and endoscopy nothing shows up. Make sure you remain 100% gluten free I havent yet tried you remedy but I will. Dr M. VERY INTERESTING! If it drains into your sinuses, it can taste metallic. It would be best to have a functional medicine workup, and any of our functional medicine providers can help with this. If you get relief, fine. I dont enjoy any type of wine or alcohol, I am starting to find myself not enjoying my meals and I have a constant paranoia of bad breath. It may be your taste buds adjusting, but still, a metallic taste sounds odd. When do u know u need to start supplementing with hcl ? Best wishes, and I hope we can help you get to the bottom of this! Got my bfp on 8dpo. Betaine is taken during meals and I suggest caprylic before meals. Stale. Ann, Vincenza. With hypochlorhydria, the whole process grinds to a halt. Everything I did/still do doesnt help. I first met Claudia, a bright, healthy looking woman, just a few weeks ago. No doctors needed. I'm driving my husband crazy. In May I will be back in BARRINGTON. I cry all day every day. Everything tastes horrible. This taste begins to vanish when the body processes the vitamins or medicine. Hi, Im taking hcl with pepsin with fish & meat meals. I am so completely stressed out over it. I highly recommend calling and getting a telemedicine visit arranged with our nurse practitioner Wendy Ploegstra or naturopathic doctor Caley Scott. I either take zofran, compazine or Pfernan for nausea. May b worth talking to a consultant they can give u something for the bile, its like a liquid sounds like bile.issues in all. Nothing has helped me. That is my real worry, that I will burp up the enzymes and they will hurt my throat. Acid medications, digestive enzymes, hcl none of these worked. Some time back the vaginal infection had been picked up by my then GP. Despite being written off as irritable bowel syndrome, she could detect no correlation to stress or food sensitivities. Brushing my teeth and mouthwash dont . -Dr M. I just found your article. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. I was given two bags of IV solution and some meds to help the nausea. But there has been absolutely no improvement in a month and I never even had these symptoms to begin with (only losing my voice.) Applies to sucralfate: oral suspension, oral tablet. Hi Jim Dr E, Thanks for the followup. The cause can be genetic or secondary to a separate condition, like hypothyroidism (low thyroid) or an autoimmune disorder that destroys the acid-producing cells in the stomach. But one possible red flag we've been hearing a lot about lately is missing from the catalog: a strange metallic taste in the mouth. Trust the process. Zinc is a common factor with dysgeusia and can be associated with a metallic taste. please how do i get this supplement as am experiencing the same symptom. But only 1 time did I get so I was in bed and the pain was too the point I thought I easily could have died. The only way Ive found to cover it in my throat is by taking Gaviscon. Digestive Bitters https://store.wholehealthchicago.com/shop/original-digestive-bitters/, Hi Claire Breath Test for SIBO Other than that she can only eat dairy, and fruit. Similase(digestive enzymes), I have all the same symptoms except I have an added one that is also very annoyingas soon as I eat anything, my stomach blows up like a balloonHELP! Is it too early to make a difference? Over Sensitivity to Taste During periods . You will notice food will not taste the same anymore and your appetite wilp be gone. Im dealing with the exact same thing right now. I have a supply of Red Hot candies to help deal with this but am hoping for suggestions to treat this. The bad taste in my mouth (metallic) has been uncomfortable and ongoing for at least four-six months now. Try a different juice, then a different atty. I need urgent help or any suggestions please. I have trouble digesting meats & fats. 1. Nothing has helped me and no doctors have helped me. The first symptoms I endured for months were of not properly digesting my food. I found information about Laryngopharyngeal reflux, and because Im a professional singer with trouble warming up due to phlegm, chronic cough, and the feeling of a lump in my throat. Mine showed up after pfizer dose 2 which is a known possible side effect of it but it's also possible it was due to parosmia as well. I had scans done. You may be on to something here with Betain HCl however your symptoms could arise due to a number of causes. When I eat food tastes great its after I eat or drink that I get this terrible taste. A metallic taste in the mouth isn't always caused by a COVID infection. Hey Gal was just wondering if your symptoms gotten any better , im going through something similar, just trying to find relief. I have suffered stomach problems for about 3 yrs. She took her problems to a gastroenterologist who suggested she take Nexium (to block acid production), but it had absolutely no effect. I have tried PPI but it didnt help. Once in your stomach, the whole mess is churned with pure hydrochloric acid and still more enzymes into a thick sludge called chyme (pronounced kim with a long i). Dr E, My history is complicated. I would like to speak to someone who knows alot about how to get rid of this awful taste. Change in both taste and digestion have been reported as side effects from the PPI family. I would recommend you try the suggestions above; they are simple and safe when taken as directed. Signs and symptoms include metallic taste; garlicky odor; nausea; pain in gullet, stomach, or abdomen; vomiting; diarrhea; cough dyspnea; respiratory failure; headache; anxiety; hypotension tachycardia/bradycardia; myocarditis; hepatosplenomegaly; renal failure; coma; and others. We had the same food (chicken) and there was nothing wrong with it. So next time I got a glimpse of that taste, I did eat that steak, and wahala all gone. Not to disparage her gastroenterologist, but if hed seen the supplement, he would have had his own Aha! moment and understood why his Nexium made everything worse. I have seen a gastroenterologist, 2 ENT specialists and 2 neurologists. The toxic taste worries me. ive seen a big difference within the 4 weeks. Can affect how other medications are absorbed in the stomach since sucralfate (Carafate) coats the stomach lining. Take two capsule with each meal. I can barely find anybody else with a similar story to me and this article was extremely revelatory. You can read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg_test, Best of luck to your daughter we hope all goes well with her. He suggested she keep taking the Nexium, but she chose not to and cancelled further appointments with him. She has always had yeast infections. Seeing your physician and going over your history, symptoms, and testing makes the most sense. I really dont want to burn my throat. I would like to come in to see you and try to deal with my problems with you directly. Hi Diane Yes, a trial of betaine hydrochloride is perfectly reasonable, This is a followup. Like a nasty pill taste. At times I also have dry lips and lip sores. Nauseated stomach w/burning feeling thruout stomach day in and day out. I found a probiotic digestive supplement with Betaine HCL and digestive aides, papaya, acidophilus and some others. I add Greek yogurt to my morning smoothies. Susan, I have had a terrible taste in my mouth for over 2 years now! I've been going to physio for 6 weeks and he said going to a chiropractor might be beneficial with my neck. Have you tried the few simple supplements suggested in the health tip? The "metallic taste in mouth" is a symptom that can be caused by stress. His stools are completely undigested and move through him extremely quickly. Il. Thanks so much for writing this post. I was already taking Protonic for that as a side effect of chemo done 2 years ago. Post Edited (88keys) : 2/20/2012 1:22:21 PM (GMT-7) dencha. If youve only had this toxic taste in your mouth for one day, I wouldnt worry. Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001): 2. Pleas help. Mi read that it could be caused by constipation and so started working on treatments for that which helped some but did not get rid of it. Hasnt had a period since December. Poor oral and dental health can contribute to taste dysfunction. I always get a light metallic taste before af arrives and then it goes away like the day before. It wouldnt hurt to give them a try to see if you improve (and then you wouldnt need the testing). Thank you. Oral health issues. Can u take these along side hcl ? Have your doctor order a breath test for SIBO or order it yourself from Genova Labs This can make food taste different and cause bad breath. Good-afternoon, Dr. Edelberg, Ive been experiencing bad taste in mouth for about two years and is happy to read this column. So this article did not explain why pantoprazole gave me a horrible taste in my mouth and burning throat and why 4 months later there is no improvement. Vaginal Candida overgrowth is a common side effect of hypochlorhydria because inadequate acid throws off the balance of good and bad bacteria, allowing yeast to flourish. If you are positive, this is easy to treat with Xifaxan. My indigestion got a little better I think but the taste in my mouth got worse. Hi Arnie Hi Lourdes. I have experienced this urine-like taste in my mouth for the past few weeks, but I do not have foul breath (though it constantly crosses my mind that I do have). It also seems like food may not be digesting well. I had several biopsies and nine vials of blood taken from me and a stool sample. For some people, betaine HCl works wonders for reflux. I am supposed to take the antacid for 2 weeks and report back to my PC doc. Disclaimer: The content of the WholeHealth Chicago website is intended for information and education only. Ive been taking Betaine/HCL supplements, and also found DGL (licorice) 30 minutes before meals to be very helpful. I just purchased this product which includes pepsin and opted for the 250mg capsules as could increase. Sometimes jumping too quickly to using HCl or using too high of a dose can create a situation of too much acid leading to reflux, ulcers, etc. I do have an autoimmune disorder and have had numerous yeast infections. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice used to treat a white tongue coating. In fact if I didnt get better soon, thank god I did within an hour of telling myself this having already been down for about 1 and 1/2 days, I was going to the hospital. I do have acid reflux and have been taking 40mg Omeprazole. Doctor has me on Sucralfate and Pantoprazole. Sometimes I find undigestive food in stools. Consuted a Western doctor from polyclinic (who said it wasnt oral thrush) Metal can, well, make metallic flavors taste worse. I am grateful to have practitioners in the world like you and your staff who focus on alternative, integrative healing practices rather than a pill equaling the immediate and only solution for everything.Thank you! I have had stomach problems my entire life, Ive been given multiple types of medicines for my stomach. Hi there, Ok for a week now. If it is positive, a short course of an antibiotic (Xifaxan) may actually be curative. I have had a bitter taste in my mouth for more than ten years. Hi Dr E, Ive spoken to doctor about an ablation. Hi Kelsey Hi Virginia Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. Was put on PPIs and nothing has changed. I get this salty horrible taste in mouth. Cases of encephalopathy and peripheral neuropathy have been reported with metronidazole. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. The supplement Alyce handed Claudia was Betaine Hydrochloride (Betaine HCL). I want to know whats wrong with me, Im in pain constantly with chest pains and stomach pains. just know it will fade. "Also, the metallic taste points towards LSD. Can I assume that I can find the Betaine Hydrochloride (Betaine HCL) supplement at WalMart or Target pharmacies? Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. Thanks for your direction. Does this sound like something the Betaine HCL may be indicated for? I need your help. I would start with the DGL and try one bottle only.If you are still having the same symptoms, go back to your gastroenterologist and ask him to consider checking how efficiently your stomach empties itself of food. Claudia also mentioned shed been having chronic vaginal yeast infections every four or five weeks, each severe enough to require treatment. Did it help? This test specifically checks for methane. Two rounds of each usually clears SIBO. Just recently I have had an awful taste in my mouth bitter sour and salty but dont have any underlying condition other then gerds. Bitter, metallic taste in mouth :( Cause ? Do you think the pantoprazole and omeprazole made my mouth get a bad taste for a month? "Product Information. as being in breach of those terms. I will try to be quick: I went to my ENT complaining I often lose my voice. 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