Question 1

history of migraines & carotidynia, having carotid headaches all day everyday for almost a week, today had headache w/ metallic taste in mouth. ideas?

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Metallic taste: A metallic taste usually means that the nerve that helps with taste has been inflamed by whatever process that is causing the headaches.   Migraines do not typically cause carotidynia. Carotidynia is a diagnosis of exclusion.  This means that it is usually  the last diagnosis after other processes have been ruled out.  It is an inflammation of the carotid sheath and is painful to manipulation.

Question 2

facial pain around sinuses & eyes, tmj pain, minor headache, left side neck pain, foggy head, metallic taste in mouth.

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Your symptoms can be secondary to chronic sinusitis, i suggest you see an alergist.

Question 3

i have a metallic taste in my mouth, headache and had upset stomach?

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Metallic Taste: Read this===>http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/86757-causes-metal-taste-mouth/. Are you taking any medications or dietary supplements? Did all these things come on together, or have you had intermittent  digestive problems before? Are you being exposed at work or at home to any chemicals or vapors? Regardless, you should contact a doctor immediately and undergo a thorough evaluation.

Question 4

i have a 3-year history of chronic headaches. i am 2 years post posterior fossa decompression, still in pain. yesterday had a metallic taste in my mouth all-day followed last night by way worse pain in head than usual. what could it be?

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See below : Hi there,

Given your medical history it’s important that you have regular check ups with your neurologist and  tell them about this.

Regards

Question 5

what can you do if you ingest drain cleaner but unsure of amount or if you did? metallic taste, dry mouth, headache, gerd, unwell feeling, exhausted.

Accepted Answer

Emergency visit NOW: Drain cleaner is extremely harmful. If you think you may have ingested, call the poison control center as well as visit a nearby er clinic right away.

Question 6

metallic taste in mouth toda; what is it?

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More history: Usually "dysgeusia" with an odd metallic taste is from taking medications (even calcium carbonate) or "just happens" & is never explained.  I trust you are otherwise well & do not have occupational exposure to lead, mercury, or cadmium.  Try running floss across your tongue, and using plastic utensils.

Question 7

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

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Medications or resto: Both can cause a metallic taste in the mouth.  Silver fillings tend to leach out a metallic taste when they encounter acid       (juice, bacteria).

Question 8

what can cause metallic taste in mouth for days?

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Most often: A side effect of many medications.  It is not a serious condition and is quite common.  If it persists beyond a few weeks, consult with your physician or dentist.  Make sure you are maintaining good oral hygiene.

Question 9

what can cause a sudden metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Metallic taste: Many times this taste is a result of gingival bleeding. If your gums are red, swollen and /or bleeding, this would explain the taste. As was mentioned, medications can aslo alter taste. In other cases, problems with the middle ear can cause a tast alteration often presenting as a metallic taste.

Question 10

metallic taste in mouth what can be causing this?

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Broad range possible: Certain supplements & medications can give a metallic taste like biaxin, (clarithromycin) lithium, azithromycin, captopril, penicillamine, meds for glaucoma, reflux, & insomnia. Epistaxis, sinus infections or gingivitis with occult bleeding of the gums can give a metallic taste..  Deteriorating metallic fillings, caries & abscesses can as well.   Vitamin deficiencies b-12 & zinc, pregnancy & some systemic diseases.

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History of migraines & carotidynia, having carotid headaches all day everyday for almost a week, today had headache w/ metallic taste in mouth. ideas?

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Facial pain around sinuses & eyes, tmj pain, minor headache, left side neck pain, foggy head, metallic taste in mouth.

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I have a metallic taste in my mouth, headache and had upset stomach?

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I have a 3-year history of chronic headaches. i am 2 years post posterior fossa decompression, still in pain. yesterday had a metallic taste in my mouth all-day followed last night by way worse pain in head than usual. what could it be?

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What can you do if you ingest drain cleaner but unsure of amount or if you did? metallic taste, dry mouth, headache, gerd, unwell feeling, exhausted.

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Metallic taste in mouth toda; what is it?

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What causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

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