I have not been feeling otherwise unwell. This just came out of nowhere. All my surfing has come up with lists of conditions for various taste issues such as "bitter" and "matalic" but nothing for salty. I guess I just thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone has insight. It seems stupid to go to a doctor over a weird tase in my mouth when I'm otherwise fine but it is diturbing.
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This is a very specific complaint that needs to be worked up.  I disagree with the idea that dehydration or changes in the "way your salivary glands work" are the cause. I also disagree that tears can cause a salty taste.  If you produce excess tears, they run down your face...only the slow steady amount of tears normally produced collect and empty into the nose, and this quantity doesn't change.\n\nAlthough the more serious problems are unlikely, they are a BIG DEAL if you don't get them taken care of right away.  SO, there are a few possibles:\n\n1) As mentioned, postnasal drip can cause a subtle salty taste, but this is usually associated with allergy or upper respiratory infection symptoms.  If you have no other symptoms, I would not put my eggs in this basket.\n\n2) A leakage of cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) through the upper sinuses or the area of the nerves that sense smell (the cribriform plate).  There are a number of neurological conditions that can cause such a leak.  Most importantly, do you have headaches made worse by standing?\n\n3) a medication or dietary reaction are also possible.\n\nMost importantly, you should see your doctor and try to get in to see a specialist if this doesn't resolve in the next week.  This is more urgent if you are having headaches.
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Sounds like you should find something else to drink...seriously.  Any reaction could get worse.
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id sip some gatoraide...the electrolites keep you fron getting dehydrated..., but id just sip it small amounts at a time...if u drink too much of anything in this state, you'll definatly get sick again!! good luck, n i hope ur feelin better!!!!!!!!!!!
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I had one in  Feb 06....I am still having edema,feel lousy many days,get drained really easy and still bloated..but now can urinate...my was caused by severe allergic reactions to BP meds with dyes & sulfa in them.... allergic reactions affect the kidneys....I had 6 ER visits in 10 months due to the meds I was on & latex exposures\n My new cardiologist is doing  a blood test to see if it might be a rare tumor that is increasing the chemicals in my body,causing the water retension and sluggish kidneys...he also said depending on the extent of the kidneys artery damage,it may always be like this..it takes a long time for the kidneys to get back to normal...\n <itsnanceg@yahoo.com> if you want to chat with me when  you have a down day...Best wishes for a total recovery !!!
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Since you haven't gotten better, I would go back to the doc and possibly get a second opinion.  Go with your gut.  You truly feel something is wrong, it's gotten worse, and it is worrying you.  I assume your "they did seem to be worried" is a typo and you meant "didn't?"  Either way, if you are not comfortable going back to the doctor, maybe go to the ER.  A serious or unrelenting headache is something that needs further attention.  Good luck.  I hope it turns out to be a big nothing.
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Well as a matter of fact, my cousin had it and told her to stop eating coffee, and sugar. And it stopped..you might be eating something that is not agreeing to you, maybe bread, yeast, soda, salt. Try it for at least a month and note it done on paper. Took my cousin a month and she noticed it was gone, the inching. And it could be your nerves too..but go to the doctor and find out..they can study what the problems can be...God Bless you..hope all will be right for you..( can be soap, lotions etc...)
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Its strange, go see a doctor.  My guess would be excess gas or food allergy...;
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Thats strange. My ex-wife had a bad case of food poisoning but I don't recall her complaining about lack of taste senses. Hopefully you will get your sense back. How can a person eat without tasting their food? Thats terrible.
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Hello again there!  Sorry to hear about how you feel.  I also have CFS or abstein bar.  I'm a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that's why my doctor treats it with Valtrex.  Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that's where the antidepressants come in.  As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don't dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it's not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he's so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it's scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better.  Wouldn't you like to feel normal again?  Be able to get up when you wake up and go.  Not fall asleep at the wheel.  You get my point.  I'm a new person and I have a new baby.  Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable.  By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse!  So if you do, you need to take a break until you're all better.  Believe me it didn't help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later   I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you're having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a  time.  Sounds like you're under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time.  Help is on the way,  you'll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I'd be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that's why everyone loves and trusts him so much
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I cannot imagine what this must be like for you and my heart goes out to you.  I'm sure you've 'tried it all' by now but I do have two thoughts that you might consider:\n\nFirst: can you determine whether in the weeks prior to becoming sick, did you become exposed to something new?  Building materials in a new house?  Mold?  Chemicals or fumes from paint, body piercing, tattoos, etc?  I know it's been a long time now and you may not be able to reconstruct the past entirely (but perhaps there are times when you feel better or the symptoms disappear??)\n\nSecond, I believe very very strongly that the additives in the things we eat can wreak havoc with our bodies.  A long time ago I read a book called "Diet for a Poisoned Planet", and it dealt with all the toxins in our water, the sulfa drugs and antibiotics that are placed into the feed given to livestock but which is not regulated by the FDA, and the preservatives and additives found in things as simple as a box of Frosted Flakes.\n\nThe case studies presented by the author were astounding, and it caused me to be more alert to changes in my general health and to try tracing those changes back to things I've eaten.\n\nHave you done a food journal at all?  I know they're a pain to maintain but maybe it will start to show a pattern.  Everything you put in your mouth and the time of day should be recorded.  It may be something as simple as sugar-free gum or a tic-tac.  \n\nThen see if you can find a nutritionist who will work with you.  Consider a detoxification program.  I have a friend who goes to a naturopath, I think, and through some blood screens they decided she had some sensitivities to certain types of foods.  So they eliminated just about everything and found a base diet for her to eat until she'd gone through this cleansing process (that took a long time and she did have to buy special foods and nutrition supplements). \n\nThen they started adding back some of the foods to see how she tolerated them.  \n\nI hope you find the right combination of solutions to get relief.  I'll say a prayer for you... good luck!
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yeah, I was gonna say salt water, hot as well. Yucky, I know. I also say listerine.sp. I know thats yucky too. But when I have a sore throat, I don't care... I just want to make it feel better. Actually, you might want to go see a doctor if you have insurance. Could have strep or somthing else??? Thats kind of a long time to be dealing with this. Also try motren....   :)   get better poor thing.
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I just had my wisdom's out about 2 weeks ago. They STILL hurt a little bit! But yeah, at first I was taking the pain medicine basically to sleep. My dentist told me to take 3 advil liqui-gels ALONG WITH they  pain meds. Just make sure u have some food in your stomach, like a Slim Fast or some pudding is enough. That's all I could eat...that and mashed potatoes. Now, when I try to eat regular foods, it feels like my jaw is being ripped apart. I cannot open it very wide at all without some discomfort. They told me it was normal and it would go away.. OH YEAH, I also still have my blod clots..the gums are not healing over yet...I don't know when they are supposed to heal completely..I heard a co-worker say it took them 6 months to heal over!!!
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It depends on its taste: if it tastes like lemonade than you have serious problem!\n\nBut seriously... we are not doctors and any nonprofessional suggestion in this case in incorrect. You should go to a physician right away!
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there's a simple solution,don't eat nothing from McDonald's anymore...but still,maybe there's something wrong with your cholesterol,everything is greasy there...and salty too
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not me, but I know someone who has that same thing and she has found no relief either.  I'm guessing there's some kinda facial nerve damage going on there.  Don't know what to do about that.  I suppose you've already been to neurologists, neurosurgeons, & pain specialists (?) if you've seen that many doctors already.  I wish I knew more.  sorry I wasn't any help.   but I sympathize greatly.
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Hi again,\n\nThanks for the details.  Are you used to jalapenos?  Is this type of food your usual fare?  If so, then you may just have a coincidence of a mild stomach flu on top of a big meal.  \n\nSince it sounds like your stomach is still fluttery, but behaving, that sounds more like a flu and stress than poisoning.  I think you can stop worrying about the poisoning part.  For the fluttery, take a few big deep breaths (breathe out too) to relieve the tenseness.
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Your blood pressure, pulse and weight sound o.k., but I think you should go and see your doctor just to make sure.\n\nHave you had any blood sugar problems previously?  What is your hemoglobin levels like now?  Did you feel any better after you ate?