Question 1

can taking levothyroxine for low thyroid cause the metallic taste in my mouth after coughing?

Accepted Answer

Cough: No, levothyroxine is not associated with that.  It is more than likely that you are coughing up a small amount of blood that has a metalic taste from the iron in it.  This may be a concerning symptom.  Please go see a physician for an evaluation.

Question 2

why would you get metallic taste in mouth when exercising and getting upper left chest and neck discomfort, deep heaviness?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Your symptoms could be a sign of heart disease and a warning you are at risk.  See your doctor and get checked. This is not something that can wait.  Avoid activities which cause the pressure until you are checked.  If it occurs again go to ER immediately.

Question 3

neck pain metallic taste in mouth, are these connected to seizures?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Nick pain may be from seizure , but metallic taste could be side effect of meds .Or drugs.
Or allergy to them.
Metallic taste also could be one if the signs of certain diseases , consult your doctor if condition persists.

Question 4

i have migraine (prone to migraines), neck is very stiff and sore and have a metallic taste in mouth.  what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

MD and DDS: I suggest you consult with a physician regarding the migraines and stiff neck.  Regarding the metallic taste, some medications can cause this.  You should also see a dentist as there may be some dental issues as well.

Question 5

chronic neck, jaw, face, ear, shoulder and other ligament /joint pains but last few months get metallic taste in mouth only when pain comes on, why?

Accepted Answer

Any metalic restorat: Please consult your dentist and look for metalic restoration. Also your home care if not optimum, flossing, etc can also increase or chane salivary composition and ph level. Acidic medium can enhance your problem. I would also look for airway and sleep problem along with your posture. Mouth breathing and dry mouth along with structural jaw problem all these factors collectively leads to different.

Question 6

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 7

chronic sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in neck, metallic taste in mouth, burning tongue?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pharyngitis: can be due to several infectious agents, swollen lymph glands are  expected, you need to see your doctor for evaluation , whether you need an  antibiotic or not would be judged by your doctor, probably some lab work would be ordered too, take care

Question 8

i have had a metallic taste in my mouth for over a year, i thought it was dental related, but i had deep cleaning, root canal but still have metallic taste. only thing i can think of is my thyroid levels were off last time i had blood work?

Accepted Answer

: Are you taking supplemental iodine. Iodine intake can cause metallic taste in the mouth.
Visit this site for information on this topic and additional causes of metallic taste: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/8-possible-causes-for-that-metallic-taste-in-your-mouth/
Wish you good health!

Question 9

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

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 10

metallic taste in mouth, what could it be? not on any drugs

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Thrush or candidiasis is a fungal infection in the mouth that typically causes a metalic taste in the mouth.  There are many other causes including side effect to drugs, dehydration, or just poor dental hygiene.   See your dentist for an exam.

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Can taking levothyroxine for low thyroid cause the metallic taste in my mouth after coughing?

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Why would you get metallic taste in mouth when exercising and getting upper left chest and neck discomfort, deep heaviness?

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Neck pain metallic taste in mouth, are these connected to seizures?

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I have migraine (prone to migraines), neck is very stiff and sore and have a metallic taste in mouth. what could be the cause of this?

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Chronic neck, jaw, face, ear, shoulder and other ligament /joint pains but last few months get metallic taste in mouth only when pain comes on, why?

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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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Chronic sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in neck, metallic taste in mouth, burning tongue?

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I have had a metallic taste in my mouth for over a year, i thought it was dental related, but i had deep cleaning, root canal but still have metallic taste. only thing i can think of is my thyroid levels were off last time i had blood work?

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What causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

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Metallic taste in mouth, what could it be? not on any drugs

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