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I have not been able to tast anything sweet for about 10 days now. i recently had a herpes sumplex 1 outbreak on the roof of my mouth.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Not uncommon: Can affect taste receptors sometimes. Usually comes back in several weeks. If not, unfortunately not much that can be done about it. Sorry. Dr R

Answered 4/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have not been able to tast anything sweet for about 10 days now. i recently had a herpes sumplex 1 outbreak on the roof of my mouth.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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