Question 1

how do i get rid of an odd metallic taste on the roof of my mouth?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Sometimes an odd metallic taste can come from a sore, ulcer, or a gum problem.  Be sure you have your dentist check the area.

Question 2

how to get rid of a metallic taste in my mouth?

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Brush: A metallic taste in your mouth is a condition called dysgeusia. It is not life threatening, but can be inconvenient. Dysgeusia can be caused by upper respiratory tract infections, hormonal changes, some medications (such as Capoten or flagyl), tobacco smoke or nasal polyps. Proper mouth cleaning and an increase in zinc intake can cure dysgeusia.

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Question 3

how can i get rid of the metallic taste in my mouth after taking clarithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Brush: Both your teeth and tongue (better yet, use a tongue scraper), rinse afterward with an anti microbial mouth rinse and drink lots of water.  Symptoms will dissipate when therapy is complete.

Question 4

how to get rid of this metallic taste in mouth during period?

Accepted Answer

Try this: A rinse of warm water with 1teaspoon of baking soda. Rinse for 30 seconds spit out, repeat.   A change in the acidity of ones saliva may create a metallic taste in the mouth. If this is the cause of your metallic taste, then possibly neutralizing the acidity with baking soda may help.

Question 5

i take lunest to help sleep because of my restless leg. but it leaves the worst metallic taste in my mouth. how can i get rid of that taste?

Accepted Answer

Wrong med: Sleeping pills are not the treatment for restless legs. There are specific meds that will treat this  condition more effectively. Get another opinion.

Question 6

i am 1.5 weeks post-radiation for my shoulders/clavicles for pain. i had 5 rads. i've been dealing with the exhaustion but suddenly i have nausea, tummy ache, and a terrible metallic taste in my mouth that i cannot get rid of. normal?

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: Not normal. The most common cause of metallic taste in mouth I have seen in over 50 years  is low blood/body K due to Primary Aldosteronism.  But usually also have highish to very high BP.  Also  low K  will cause fatigue and exhaustion. Review with your team. And be certain they follow guidelines to get accurate blood K when the draw blood.

Question 7

what could be causing a metallic taste on the tip of my tongue and what can i do to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Lunesta (eszopiclone) ?: Lunesta (eszopiclone) is a sleep medicine and this is very common with it.

Question 8

why am i having this metallic taste on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Common occurance: Metallic taste in your mouth is quite common and usually is nothing to be concerned with. It can be caused by medications such as some antibiotics, high blood pressure medications, antidepressants and some vitamins.  Other causes are infections, such as an abcessed tooth, gum disease and poor oral hygiene.
Many time the cause can't be found.  This usually will go away but this can take some time.

Question 9

i have a big white lump on the roof of my mouth and a few days ago it was hard but now it has a squishy texture and a metallic  taste to it. ?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: sounds like a palatal abscess related to a tooth that popped and drained into your mouth. See a dentist for xrays and treatment

Question 10

one nipple has been itchy they are sore when you rub them. also have metallic taste on roof of mouth. mild cramping and lower backache. what is this?

Accepted Answer

PMS ?: These symptoms all put together, sound like breast tenderness before menstruation, and can be relieved with Midol, or another over the counter PMS preparation. If your period is late, it could be early signs of pregnancy. If the cramping and nipple irritation are prolonged, could be something else. Go have a good exam at your OB and sort out the symptoms for a better answer

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How can i get rid of the metallic taste in my mouth after taking clarithromycin?

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How to get rid of this metallic taste in mouth during period?

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I take lunest to help sleep because of my restless leg. but it leaves the worst metallic taste in my mouth. how can i get rid of that taste?

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I am 1.5 weeks post-radiation for my shoulders/clavicles for pain. i had 5 rads. i've been dealing with the exhaustion but suddenly i have nausea, tummy ache, and a terrible metallic taste in my mouth that i cannot get rid of. normal?

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What could be causing a metallic taste on the tip of my tongue and what can i do to get rid of it?

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Why am i having this metallic taste on roof of mouth?

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I have a big white lump on the roof of my mouth and a few days ago it was hard but now it has a squishy texture and a metallic taste to it. ?

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One nipple has been itchy they are sore when you rub them. also have metallic taste on roof of mouth. mild cramping and lower backache. what is this?

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