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What to do if i have had a total thyroidectomy and have such a bad taste in my mouth, weight gain, anybody else?
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Burning mouth Syndro: Moderate to severe burning in the mouth is the main symptom of BMS and can persist for months or years. Other symptoms of BMS include: tingling or numbness on the tip of the tongue or in the mouth. bitter or metallic changes in taste. or dry or sore mouth. Could be due to thyroid hormone level. Discuss with your doctor.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Be patient: The first few weeks after thyroidectomy are often really hard and your symptoms are (unfortunately) fairly common. The good news is dysgeusia (bad taste) is a temporary condition. Keep going as you are and inform your doctor if there are any negative changes, but things will be much better soon.
Answered 7/4/2014
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