and I am not referring to my taste in clothing, shoes nor home decor! Food has lost it's taste completely!! maso4169 said it may be due to medication, I'm wondering if anyone else has had this wee problem before?
Any and all advice/opinions/theories/ideas are welcome, bring it on friends!! I don't wanna get so skinny that I cannot be seen any longer, I may disappear!!
Love,
sweet lemon
Hi Friends - I've a ridiculous problem! I've lost my sense of TASTE, any ideas.
Question posted by Anonymous on 13 Sep 2011
Last updated on 19 July 2017
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16 Answers
crazed50
22 Sep 2011
Oh Sweets,
Lov ur humor..but this is not funny... maybe its meds..u have prob heard that
well what i've heard no back ground on this now..so dont freak ..heard early signs of alzheimers..know of this because 2yrs ago..my sister and i had to admit my Dad to a alzheimers unit..breaks my heart to talk about it//but we had no chose ... sorry this is about u... thats one of the first signs..ive read..but u seem young and im sure thats not the reason..so im sure real sure thats not it... just puttin it out there so u could research more options..i dont want u to disappear either..so forgive me if ive scared u..didnt mean too.
ur a doll..sincerely much..C50
mlea
22 Sep 2011
This may sound stupid, but they say to cleanse your palette with sherbert, I think they say lemon is best, to taste food separately. And if you're worried about getting too skinny, ever been on Seroquel? Don't know that it will help you taste your food but you won't care, you'll eat anything and everything anyways. Very scary 40 pounds later. Good luck. mlea
LiverLips
20 Sep 2011
Hi sweet lemon! Well, you look so different now! LOL
I'm late with this post so I won't have to tell you it's the Baclofen. You can develop side effects at different times, even after using a drug for a while. My ex-husband took antidepressants in the '90's & it seemed like every other week we had another new side effect or two to cope with. I felt like I was on a rollercoaster for years! Just when I'd thought I had it all figured out, out popped another one! LOL Of course, some of the effects bothered me more than him.
My mother-in-law lived in a nursing care home for a while before she passed over. While visiting her, we'd inquire: "Did you have lunch today mom? What did you have?" Her reply would always be the same forceful retort: "Garbage! They fed me garbage!" So now, you have to picture this sweet, little old lady (who possessed a great sense of humour, by the way) relaxed on her single bed in her private room & telling you this preposterous answer that you surely hoped wasn't true. We tried to keep straight faces & not laugh so that we wouldn't hurt her feelings! This answer was given by her every single time that this question was asked, even if we'd already accompanied her at the lunch table & watched her eat her meal! Too funny!
Please don't fade away, Lara! I prefer reading posts with substance ( some meat to them). Also, congratulations to Drugs.com for removing the 2 thumbs! I'm sure somewhere somebody can use a couple of digits (slightly used).
Have a happy & healthy week everyone! from Wendy :)
Inactive
20 Sep 2011
Hi Wendy!!
Your poor MIL, that is funny yet sort of sad too. My MIL is in a nursing facility right now and she says the funniest stuff about the place!
Yes, I had to change my avatar, too many others had it, so here I am as a cat. It could be worse Wendy!! I almost picked your piggy, but decided that it is YOURS and yours alone!!! LOVE THE PIGGY!!!
Thanks for your answer, and thanks to all of you!
Oh and yes the thumbs down option is gone! I do wish there were a thumbs up option though, for a good answer deserves one!!
xoxo
sweet lemon (oh I want a lemon wedge as an avatar!!)
nyra417
19 Sep 2011
Hey girl... this may sound ridiculous, but I am a smoker and noticed the same thing until I tried using (of all things) a "tongue scraper". Available at CVS or Walgreens for under $10 but then I actually found it at Dollar Tree for a buck!!! It makes a difference in my case, anyway.
Good luck!!
meyati
20 Sep 2011
nyra-that's a great idea- I had a good mouth fungus attack in the 90s. I was cleaning my tongue, gums, mouth etc. It was caused by a med-the fungus. They quit prescribing it.
Inactive
20 Sep 2011
Hi nyra!!!
I have a tongue scraper (the mere name makes me GAG!!) and I use it twice a day, maybe I scraped my taste buds off? hahahaha!!
Nice to see you Nyra, where have you been?
sweets
smileyhappy
13 Sep 2011
Hi SL,
Sounds like your meds are the culprit! My Lithium gives me a burning mouth all the time. It's worse when I have yogurt and coffee. Then I brush my teeth and it's a bit better. I also have to have tooth paste with no fluoride and no mint. The joys of getting better and meds!
meyati
14 Sep 2011
I remeber when 7 UP had litium in it. It was banned by the FDA-I remember my parents screaming and fighting- I peacefully sat outside with my 7 UP. I got good grades too. Now, I'd be psycho-analyzed-drugged with everything that wouldn't help-and get bad grades. America has gone down hill
Inactive
14 Sep 2011
Hi meyati-
7 Up had LITHIUM IN IT, oh my gosh!! I have heard that coca cola had cocaine in it, but never heard about the 7 Up thang!
How does Lithium affect a person Meyati? Just curious!
Lara
meyati
14 Sep 2011
Lithium is a natural ingredient in El Paso's water that the gov wants removed. Remember that I was about 8 years old. My mother should've been spayed. my brother's and my teachers called youth protective services on her, but that the 1940s and 50s. During the summer, my dad got us up and took us to construction sites to keep us from being maimed or killed. Most people shudder at the thought of children running on beams 2 stories high-but - On the ride home, we headed west. I sat in the middle of the front seat and had the sun staring me in the face. I got headaches from that and my stomach began aching thinking of getting home. My father always stopped at a gas station before we got home and we all had a coke. That way she couldn't say that we were too tired, and take control of us. One day they had only one coke. I decided to try a 7 Up. By the time I got home the headache and stomach was gone. My dad switched to 7 Up to.
I was able to clean up my room, help cook and do the dishes, but I was relaxed. I went out and read a book, while they fought. I just felt good. no headaches or stomach aches. I was able to eat without problems when my mother fed me. My father started buying me 2 7 Ups to get me through the day. My mother is pretty smart and she realized that I wasn't knotted up with fear, was relaxed, could eat without stomach cramps and removed 7 Up from my diet. I told a teacher about 7 Up-and that teacher brought me a 7 Up. I was physically active, swimming in the Pacific which can be tricky because of the sudden rip tides, played football and softball with the boys and other Tomgirls. I rode horses, even bucking horses. When life got stressful, I turned to 7 Up, but my stomach got so bad that I couldn't drink carbonated liquids. I guess the 7 Up made the lithium more palatible. I think it made my tongue tingle. It goes with modern science of a mild tranquilizer for stress and anxiety for IBS patients. In the late 70s-early 80s-doctors and mental health experts campaigned to remove Lithium from 7 Up. I've never heard of a child dying from a 7 Up overdose, but I've heard of kids being killed by mothers, being so stressed out that they can't cope, or turning to alcohol and drugs trying to cope. I just don't understand why the government tries so hard to make us mental patients, and not allow us to find our own way. I'd been getting where I was having sleep problems, but the 7 Up helped me to relax. I had one late in the day-at lunch during school. I didn't nod off-I was on the track team too, to run off my inner aggression. My family doctor always contacted the school and gave authorization for me to have a 7 Up for medical purposes. Almost any time you saw another student with a 7 Up, you knew they had a stressful life. It helped me focus. It took the edge off in a productive way. Without 7 Up, I was a time bomb.
meyati
14 Sep 2011
Lithium is a natural ingredient in El Paso's water that the gov wants removed. Remember that I was about 8 years old. My mother should've been spayed. my brother's and my teachers called youth protective services on her, but that the 1940s and 50s. During the summer, my dad got us up and took us to construction sites to keep us from being maimed or killed. Most people shudder at the thought of children running on beams 2 stories high-but - On the ride home, we headed west. I sat in the middle of the front seat and had the sun staring me in the face. I got headaches from that and my stomach began aching thinking of getting home. My father always stopped at a gas station before we got home and we all had a coke. That way she couldn't say that we were too tired, and take control of us. One day they had only one coke. I decided to try a 7 Up. By the time I got home the headache and stomach was gone. My dad switched to 7 Up to.
I was able to clean up my room, help cook and do the dishes, but I was relaxed. I went out and read a book, while they fought. I just felt good. no headaches or stomach aches. I was able to eat without problems when my mother fed me. My father started buying me 2 7 Ups to get me through the day. My mother is pretty smart and she realized that I wasn't knotted up with fear, was relaxed, could eat without stomach cramps and removed 7 Up from my diet. I told a teacher about 7 Up-and that teacher brought me a 7 Up. I was physically active, swimming in the Pacific which can be tricky because of the sudden rip tides, played football and softball with the boys and other Tomgirls. I rode horses, even bucking horses. When life got stressful, I turned to 7 Up, but my stomach got so bad that I couldn't drink carbonated liquids. I guess the 7 Up made the lithium more palatible. I think it made my tongue tingle. It goes with modern science of a mild tranquilizer for stress and anxiety for IBS patients. In the late 70s-early 80s-doctors and mental health experts campaigned to remove Lithium from 7 Up. I've never heard of a child dying from a 7 Up overdose, but I've heard of kids being killed by mothers, being so stressed out that they can't cope, or turning to alcohol and drugs trying to cope. I just don't understand why the government tries so hard to make us mental patients, and not allow us to find our own way. I'd been getting where I was having sleep problems, but the 7 Up helped me to relax. I had one late in the day-at lunch during school. I didn't nod off-I was on the track team too, to run off my inner aggression. My family doctor always contacted the school and gave authorization for me to have a 7 Up for medical purposes. Almost any time you saw another student with a 7 Up, you knew they had a stressful life. It helped me focus. It took the edge off in a productive way. Without 7 Up, I was a time bomb.
cetteferge
20 Sep 2011
Wow, that is some story about the 7-up... amazing. Although the subject matter isn't exactly funny, you have a hilarious way of telling a story!
DzooBaby
13 Sep 2011
Hey Sweet! Just a mention-Baclofen lists taste disorder as a side effect. It is probably your culprit. How is your sense of smell? If the sense of smell is off the taste will be too.
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Hi DzooBaby,
I just got done talking to maso and he sent me a link, TIS THE BACLOFEN!!!
Absolutely, yet I am not going off of it, Baclofen has really helped this horrifying pain, I still have it, yet it seems there is a reduction with Baclofen!!
Thank you K!!!
Lara
xoxo
Bhedge
16 Oct 2011
Are you sure you haven't taken a course of Mucinex for a cold or flu? I have a friend who cannot taste a thing when she takes Mucinex.
Inactive
16 Oct 2011
Hi again Bhedge!!
I had pneumonia back in the summer and yes I did take that horrid Muscinex! Now I'm wondering if that has something to do with this.
YET the problem still exists, so it must be Baclofen, miracle drug that it is!!
I wouldn't give it up just to get the flavour of food back though. It helps with Fibro pain too much to give it up!!!
Thank you, and as always a smart post Bhedge!!!
Your friend,
Lara
arcee72
19 July 2017
Mucinex is probably the cause if you are taking it. It can be quite nasty, especially after prolonged usage.
cetteferge
13 Sep 2011
Hi Sweets - LOL! (I got a great chuckle out of your reference to "taste in clothing, shoes or home decor"!). It seems you've already had all the best possible answers, so mine are most likely repeats, but I've had that happen 6 times before: (1) Start up of or during a cold, sickness or allergy/sinusitis; (2) When I was smoking!; (3) Due to a medication; (4) First thing in the morning; (5) Just off an airplane or long trip! and, (6) Just out of a pool, swimming (maybe the chlorine?). Weird, huh?
I imagine you've solved it by now... such a plethoric source of info! I love it! Great site & people. And BTW, no question or symptom is ridiculous with this motley, fun crew! Great fun to wake up to. But, eating is definitely no fun unless you can taste it... Good luck!
Jillynnie
13 Sep 2011
Hey there cette,
I hope you don't mind, but I just added you as a friend. I so enjoy reading your posts and thoroughly enjoyed reading your profile!
How is it I am just now 'running into you' when you have been a part of this wonderful fam since '07?!
Ahh, well... it's never too late to make a new friend!
Best wishes and happy posting!
~Jillynnie
cetteferge
13 Sep 2011
Hi Jilly - Thanks much, and I feel the same about the certain group of gals that always seem to have relevant answers/suggestions (you being one of them). It seems I came on this site several years ago, asked one quesion, and then didn't come back until a couple of weeks ago! So, I haven't been a regular until recently. I didn't even recall visiting before! Just one of those random things. My name is Jillian, too, or Jill : )
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Hi cetteferge!
You are a riot !! I like your style girly!
I know, my taste in clothing, shoes and home decor is great... I WANNA BE ABLE TO TASTE FOOD THO! Damn, this is annoying! I cooked a nice dinner tonight and I COULDN'T TASTE A THING! LOL!
Call the Whaaaammbulance coz I'm Whining like a baby!!! Whaaaaaaaaa!
xoxo
Inactive
14 Sep 2011
cetteferge or Jillian (love that name!!)
We better see a lot more of you gurl, you really are fun!!
xoxo
Lara (aka sweet lemon) P.S. 'plethoric source of info'... love your vocab !!
cetteferge
14 Sep 2011
Hey Sweets/Lara - Thanks girl! Your a fun one, too! I think I have great taste in all of the above, too! HAHA. At least, something is right in our medical/mental worlds! BTW, I heard a great "whining" joke today. My hairdresser was saying that every time she starts complaining a bit too much, her husband says to her, "Hey Lisa, would you like some cheese to go with that (whine)?" LOLOL! I love that dry sense of humor!
Jillynnie
13 Sep 2011
Hey, what happened to MY post?!
I suggested you try some Blue Bell!!
:P
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Well, good morning to all my DC friends. I am in total agreeance with the medicine theory. It's known some or the mixture of some can cause this. And Sis, if you don't eat because of this I will personally come & feed you! Ye are a stick now. Luvs ya girl...
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Hi friends,
I too believe tis med related. I had pneumonia in early summer, yet no sinus infection. I shall investigate my meds today, see what comes up.
The only med I can think of would be Baclofen... Opana is new, yet I am too afraid to take it! That can't be it. Oh Hells Bells, I just don't know!!
xoxo
Lara
litlmommag
14 Sep 2011
Sweet lemon, I dad had this problem he said the only thing that had any taste was beef and that was very bitter YUK! But the dr told him his was because f the iron level in his body his body wasn't filtering it like it was suppose it was just depositing in his liver not processing like it was suppse to. But of course this wouldn't help you if you dont have any liver probs. Anyway I have heard of meds causing it as well mine make my muth all dry and everything I do to stop it I just don't wanna eat is that what's going on with you??? Please try to eat something just for the knowledge of the fact you know its good for you. I haven't been on this sight long... can't give you BiG WORDS LOL but I enjoy your post please don't fade away we would miss you. Maybe your doc can give some help you take care ill read you later!!! jaime - litlmommag
Inactive
21 Sep 2011
Jaime - you are just so sweet! Yup, I so don't want to eat. I am cooking for hubby, he is having radiation treatments for cancer right now, and I just force myself to eat something. Even IF it's a wee bit, at least it's something!
You also must force yourself, if not, we shall both blow away in a strong wind!
xoxo
Lara
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Hey sweet lemon. Going out on a limb,(not really) but definitely medication. You might want to go through your various meds, read up on them, the side effects, normal (common) and adverse. Have a good one.
meyati
13 Sep 2011
I had this problem once with a bad sinus infection. My nose wasn't runny or anything, but when the doctor tapped my cheeks and forhead, I was in pain. I couldn't smell anything either. Antibiotics took care of it. Apparently, I'm allergic to all flowers, trees, and air in Hawaii.
So-have you had any sinus infections in the last month?
teresatylersims
13 Sep 2011
Which med is it? I seem to have start having some of the same symptoms. I am now trying a soft food diet now. See although I am beginning to have the same symptoms I am still hungry, just can't seem to enjoy it anymore. Is it all in my mind, is what I use to think. This is why I am curious which med maybe causing these side effects.
Teresa
LaurieShay
13 Sep 2011
There are several things that can cause aguesia...
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Thank you ALL !!
Laurie, I shall read that link immediately, if not sooner! I appreciate the links you provide! Always a wealth of knowledge is LaurieShay!
Aguesia, hmmm I'd no idea of the name. Thanks to all !!
Lara xoxo
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Ok, I read the link, and tis not caused by a mouth infection! I was just at the Singing-Cowboy-Dentist yesterday, so my teeth are in good shape and no infection and I am madly in love with my toothbrush, so it's not that.
Ugh, must be med related? I think maso is right, as so many of you said, def med related. Yuck, this kind of sux, can't taste anything save SALT!! How weird is that?
Lara xoxo
Tee6759
13 Sep 2011
Morning,Lara!
I've had that happen once or twice when I've changed to a newer medication. By newer, I mean one that hasnt been on the market very long. Have you changed any meds recently? Got a cold or something like that? That's about the only thing I can think of, dear. I hope you can figure it out. Have a good day, and I wish you luck.
In Peace,
Tee
Inactive
13 Sep 2011
Hey sweets,
I did have that problem when I first started taking my meds, my mouth was dry and everything tasted like crap, but after a while it went away. Maso is right in saying that it could be because of the medication.
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