To try the Betaine HCL ..do I ease off the Nexium? Same goes with enzymes. My son has this acid taste in his mouth all the time and his tounge get numb. and what is the next step if it isnt SIBO? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. No straw drinking/not eating fast,not talking while eating. Thank you for your information and would like to know what I do with it? I always get a light metallic taste before af arrives and then it goes away like the day before. I want to get in to see an ENT but it may be awhile. Don which blood pressure meds cause metallic taste t dare to be modest for the best foods to eat for high blood pressure world. how quickly after ovulation can u get a metallic tast in mouth. https://www.gdx.net/product/bacterial-overgrowth-of-the-small-intestine-sibo-test. 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. For the past few months I too have had this nasty nasty taste in my mouth. Please help. Ive tried the acid reflux medsthat ended in violent bouts of inconvenient diahreah. Both Alyce and I often add digestive enzymes as well, and might also suggest beginning each meal with a teaspoon of bitter herbs to stimulate the bodys own acid and enzyme production. Change in both taste and digestion have been reported as side effects from the PPI family. I also had a third of my thyroid remove 15 years ago and I know it isnt an exact science to regulate my Armour med. Carafate (sucralfate)." I have really heavy periods. Thanks for this posting. Also indigestion. 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. She had COVID in December but other than that she is a healthy child. , no worries! You may report them to the FDA. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Had been on high doses of Allicin prescribed to me by a chinese Dr. to treat chronic Lyme. I want to know whats wrong with me, Im in pain constantly with chest pains and stomach pains. They ran basic blood tests and did a brain scan and sent me home with a prescription for Carafate. Claudia had made an appointment with me prior to receiving her supplement from Alyce, wanting an MD to explain just what was going on and why she needed this particular supplement. I thought maybe it is due to hiatal hernia or GERD as I sometimes have to wait for food or drink to go down after I swallow. Once I took a tab of hcl, caused me to double over in excruciating pain. Good day I have GERD plus h pylori I am taking two antibiotics plus a PPI and probiotics but before this I was not responding to ppi I was having this bitter taste in my mouth that dried out my saliva give me throat pain now on these medication Im still having bitter taste in my mouth dry mouth and throat and pain are all the symptom caused by h pylori are a. I having bile reflux. Heres the SIBO test Very safe with any other medication your taking. Thank you, I have an appointment with my GP in April and will suggest this is the answer. Metallic taste in my mouth after first cervical adjustment at the Chiropractor is triggering me hard right now I've been having neck and shoulder issues that are causing some neurological symptoms like tingling and numbness along with alot of pain. All rights reserved. Rates of change of magnetic flux were recorded during the study using a custom-built three-axis coil unit connected to a data logger. Hi! People Report 'Bitter, Metallic' Taste After Taking COVID Medication The "gross" side effect is suspected to be short-lived. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. I am very concerned about this bitter/rancid taste along with the inability to smell or taste. i am on 30 mg in morning and 15 mg at nite for prevacid straight 2 months. I feel dry inside, like I need acid to break down food. I have had all kinds of dental work done and redone to no avail. Also get tested for small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Joined : Feb 2009. Help! Could you please clarify this for me? Adjust your 5 Flavors. I get a salty taste which is making throat sore. You start at a low dose and slowly increase until you are happy with your bowels My grandfather has had a bitter taste in his mouth for 9 months now! A salad really doesnt need enzymes. Had endoscope which showed very small hiatus hernia and barium swallow showing my oesophagus is weak so food is travelling back up and causing me to have this bitter taste in my mouth and I am often sick! Because of my state of mind over this, I feel like I dont have time to waste. A metallic taste in your mouth can be a side effect of food allergies, especially to such as shellfish or tree nuts. Our scheduling staff can be reached at 773-296-6700. The strangest thing is that I have been gaining weight, even though I barely eat anything because of the bad taste and misery afterward. Hello doctor,I was tested positive for her pylori, got treated with antibiotics and Ive not been myself since then. These often just pass by themselves. Dr.E, Seems a little excessive not to mention the added anxiety attacks waiting to happen lol. Unfortunately with this virus going around I wont be able to see a GI until mid June. A metallic taste is a disorderly sense of taste in the mouth. Chanced upon this site due to a persistent dry mouth / halitosis issue that Ive been experiencing for some time now. prevacid did not make my symtom worst but the chest pain and sour taste not going away completely. I'd really like some help in finding a possible source so I can stop it entirely or at least a bit. If not, I recommend seeing whomever has been following your healthcare. Some days I feel fine and other I feel terrible. Geneine Lee Whiteman. a metallic taste in the mouth) is a disorder known as parageusia. It doesn't last long though and I feel a thousand times better in the long run. After a backread of all the notable procedures here, that there is no mention of my symptom which led me to take indomethasin. It might start to fade away all on its own, as the treatment continues. Its been affecting my throat. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Carafate. Thank u so much for this article. Hi Geneiene Now on 40 mg Nexium once a day. "Also, the metallic taste points towards LSD. [hopkinsmedicine.org] Common signs and symptoms of CKD include difficulty urinating ( dysuria ), dizziness, foamy urine, frequent . It has been a nightmare. They can meet with you over telemedicine and get things sorted out. of celery juice on an empty stomach in the morning. After seeing my naturopath I started taking digestive bitters before meals and also increased my protein consumption because I was a vegetarian for many years. The first symptoms I endured for months were of not properly digesting my food. Do you take the liquid Carafate or pills? I started using apple cider vinegar, & enzymes when av meat. Dr M. Could My sense of smell also be involved. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are Should I discontinue use of Nexium, and use a different brand product? Incidently, taking prevecid 30 min. Amie. Hi Virginia Its actually far more common than people realize. I just want it to go away. I too have been subscribed Nexium 20 Mgs,but it just seems to be making my condition worse. GOD BLESS WHO WROTE THIS, Hi Linda Anything else makes her want to throw up. Im beginning to wonder if I was misdiagnosed all those years ago. Cerebral emboli occurred in patients receiving IV administration. Take care and do keep us posted. He will be testing you for hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) which I describe in the article. Betaine is taken during meals and I suggest caprylic before meals. My symptoms are daily bad taste in my mouth sour bitter and tingly feel on my tongue and mouth. Best wishes Susie, Hi Rita Nothing shakes faith like multiple points of view. Sounds like I need to stop the this medicine start the Betaine HCL and go back to Aleve. Adding more acid (using betaine) signals your stomach to release the chyme into your intestine. The whole drive home I started to freaking out thing I was going to have a stroke and now I'm an hour out of my appointment and I have a strong metallic taste in my mouth. When I blow my nose, I get a metallic taste and smell that can last all day. Veteran Member. respect of any healthcare matters. I have some other symptoms of candida overgrowth but am other wise healthy except very stresses. Thanks Dr. Edelberg for an incredibly informative and insightful narrative on GERD/acid production and the true nature of our digestive processes. I am just obsessed with my mouth and the awful taste. Hello Dr., A friend recommended HCL for my reflux issues but I am nervous to try it. This may increase the risk for oral health diseases and infections. If it happen's still get your zinc/copper levels looked at. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ann, Vincenza. Glad to know it will improve with time. Hi Amie Its not entirely clear what type of therapy you need to be pursuing, and very difficult to help guide treatment over a forum like this. I feel like I am going to die before someone even tries. The metallic taste can begin almost immediately, prior to other symptoms of anaphylaxis. I do not have an appendix or orvaries. Tongue scraper Review all your current meds and supplements to make sure none has bad taste as a side effect. WholeHealth Chicago is the Midwest's oldest and most respected center for integrative care, successfully blending the latest advances in conventional medicine with a wide range of clinically proven alternative therapies. Give our patient services staff a call at 773-296-6700 and they can set up a telemedicine visit for you. Then, six months ago, when her symptoms went into high gear, she knew she had to do something. I'm driving my husband crazy. Ive researched digestive enzymes do u only need them if constipated a lot ? You might also find an integrative physician in your area to assist you in finding additional solutions. I do have hypothyroid. The metallic taste in my mouth intensifies to include my teeth. Where is the Doctor located, address, phone, what state is his practice. May God Bless you, -Dr M. What about someone who also suffers from interstitial cystitis? Upper GI, Chest X-ray and EKG all are normal. I have had this acidic metallic taste in my mouth for the last year. That lasted for probably the rest of the trip. I still have the bitter taste and it almost seems worse. Im dealing with the exact same thing right now. You need to find a functional medicine doctor in your area. Haven't found anything that makes it better~ Sticking with beef broth and soda crackers, oatmeal, dry cereal; nothing with a real flavor, unfortunately. If you are experiencing a metallic coffee taste, evaluate the evenness and firmness of your tamping. Not surprisingly, certain nutritional deficiencies also develop, notably vitamin B-12, which requires stomach acid to be absorbed. I have suffered stomach problems for about 3 yrs. Hi Jacki, This taste remains in my mouth til the time I am awake..I consulted with physicians, gastro-enterologists, and ENT Surgeons .. I will let you know any results. It is not a metallic taste! Try the betaine alone for 2-3 weeks just to see if you really need the Nexium. I have had all the tests possible and am taking 3 prescriptions for acid reflux, one once a day and the other 3 times a day for over 3 months. Salt water rinse & Baking Powder I have had a bitter taste in my mouth for more than ten years. Also a dull pain in my left abdomen and general sense of my tummy not feeling right. Welcome to a place for everyone who identifies with having health anxiety, is an ally of someone with health anxiety, or just wants to learn more about our growing community. Help please want the bad taste to go away, hi my daughter is 13 and has been suffering with a really nasty taste in her mouth with result of being sick for 2 days. These will stimulate his own digestive juices and facilitate digestion. Went into sinuses, head, mouth. No doctors needed. I had an endoscopy (sp) and said my esposhagus door was tilted but otherwise fine. This is affecting my life and I am in severe depression. Please consider an in-person or video telemedicine visit with one of them. Is pregnancy still possible? Get a tongue scraper and scrape your tongue twice daily. There is something happening with my system that involves ammonia production. I would order three tests, all available from Genova Labs Please call 773.296.6700 to schedule. The last time I had a procedure done on me I was told that I had a red irritation with one of my intestines from it being irritated and inflamed and when I got blood work done multiple times I was told I have an autoimmune disease but theyre not sure what it could be or that it was possibley Lupus because it runs in my family and I also have all the symptoms for that with me feeling weak, overly tired, and constantly getting bad chest pains (that make it dificault to breathe), ect. I cant enjoy food for it taste horriable. Good-afternoon, Dr. Edelberg, Ive been experiencing bad taste in mouth for about two years and is happy to read this column. . If the combination doesnt work, then at least youll know the issue is not undigested food Hi Pam On my pre-op diet, I drink 2 Protein Shakes and can have a healthy dinner. My physicians treat me as a hypochondriac because I wont give up. You have described my symptoms perfectly in Claudias story. Buiret G, Thomas-Danguin T, Feron G Support Care Cancer 2022 Jul;30(7):5691-5702. It is probably worth having someone test you for stool and vaginal candida and get a blood test testing to see if your immune system is creating antibodies to candida (this is a way we test to see if candida is there at all). I had read the book, dropping acid, .. and too much acid was mentioned in that book I believe. Dr M. VERY INTERESTING! Hi Linda To which supplement are you referring? I had also read to try drinking apple cider vinegar. Also, probably in response to the bloated advertising budgets of Big Pharma, gastroenterologists (and family practitioners and internists as well) routinely prescribe the acid-reducing drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)including Nexium, Prevacid, AcipHex, and Dexilantfor just about every digestive symptom known. not sure when i ovulated n still got a week or so till af arrives but got a metallic taste in my mouth that started 2day. They may be able to recommend additional options for you.. Hi,I find your information very interesting. For Claudia, eating itself was never a pleasurable experience. Some sites say before, others say in the middle and then others say after your meal. Would this supplement help me. Despite being written off as irritable bowel syndrome, she could detect no correlation to stress or food sensitivities. If I take at 3 pills, the recommended dose before at least 1 meal, the taste is gone and digestively everything works better. I was able to take a nap without problems. Can hardly wait to try it ! Consuted a Western doctor from polyclinic (who said it wasnt oral thrush) Hi, Im taking hcl with pepsin with fish & meat meals. Some say that digestive enzymes without the HCL might be best in this situation, but I am nervous about them too. Any thoughts? I will try the Greek yogurt. Hi I have suffered from a bad taste in my mouth and nose since I was a child. So I stopped. Hang in there and find people or sits to vent. i started talking vitamins and ive felt so much better!!! I forgot to mention, I also have been taking digestive enzymes as suggested by the doctor here but they have not helped me. Do you think these products would work for halitosis sufferers? I have been checked by dentists everything is fine. 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. Tears.. Im calling my G I doctor tomorrow. I've been having neck and shoulder issues that are causing some neurological symptoms like tingling and numbness along with alot of pain. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." Dont want to start hcl incase got too much acid. Metal can, well, make metallic flavors taste worse. Best wishes, and I hope we can help you get to the bottom of this! It also says not to take if only eating a salad or fruit and mainly with protein (generally some sort of meat) so Im confused. 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. would this supplement help her. Firstly I had to be treated for Helicobacter with several antibiotic treatments and am cured now however after taking a lot PPI I suddenly started to develop a sour/bitter taste in my mouth which is highly irritating even PPis wont help. I did my research and talked to some doctors. I dont have any other symptoms except a bit burning sensation in my stomach from last few days. I can barely find anybody else with a similar story to me and this article was extremely revelatory. Bitter or metallic tastes that linger in your mouth are a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. Hope, you start feeling better soon. Im a bit at a loss as the gp here in England seems unkeen to progress it forward during covid. Can I still take this Betaine with Barretts, Hi MK Gilbert Thank you so much for your help. Thank you. I cut out most grains about a year ago and that seems to help. I have that fowl taste in my mouth had it for 4 years! He does have a appointment with his gastro dr next wk. You might try a month of using digestive enzymes and betaine with each meal. Should you try the betaine/enzymes beforehand? 12-02-2017, 04:54 PM. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response. He also has heart issues but is having this awful metallic taste in his mouth he will not eat hardly at all he cringes when he puts things in his mouth and its been going on since he started! Ive done all kinds of tests I do have low-grade GERD. Hoping to get some solutions on what I can do/take to cure the issues. I brush teeth often, have used warm salt water rinse, baking soda, mouthwash; nothing helps. 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