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i have some of the most bizarre symptoms, sometimes i feel like i'm crazy. does anyone here ever have a metallic taste in their mouth? i've never read it listed as a symptom of ms. the metallic taste began a year ago, when the trigeminal neuralgia started, exact same day. the taste is really one of the minor problems i realize, but it is just so odd i wanted to ask if anyone else experiences it. i guess i'm still looking for some other reason aside from ms, for my symptoms....something they can fix permanantly. if denial made this illness go away, i'd be cured!

Hi, Jill!

Since nobody else has responded yet, but several have viewed your question, I'll take a stab here.

I don't believe you will find it "usual" for someone with MS to complain about a metallic taste, but I'm sure it's not unheard of. BUT, having said that, I would still mention it to your physician, as that could be a sign of several different things (including a side-effect from some medications).

I did find an article that you may find interesting, and I'll paste an excerpt from it here. You can find it at: http://www.webhealth.co.uk/WebHealth_A- ... neral.html

"Metallic Taste

Q: What does it mean when you have a "metal" taste in your mouth that is persistent?

A: There are many things that can distort one's sense of taste. Change in our ability to taste can be a very unpleasant sensation as well as a signal of other health concerns. ...

...Once the tasted item hits the taste cell receptor, there is a change in the cell membrane, causing a flux of ions through the membrane and stimulation of nerve endings, which in turn send signals to the brain for interpretation and integration. A lesion or problem anywhere along this pathway can muck things up. Therefore, inadequate saliva; the destruction or coating of taste buds by infections, toxins or other problems; and injuries to the nerves or brain all may cause a reduced or abnormal perception of taste. " ....

I hope this helps some. I'd advise you to perhaps take a look at the article, and at the very least put this symptom on your list of things to discuss with your doctor the next time you see him/her.

Deb

thank you deb! the info you posted was very interesting! i have mentioned it to the docs, they look at me like i have 3 heads....but i am in the process of finding new docs.

Hi, Jill! You're very welcome!

Oh, boy...........I know how going through different docs can be!

Hang in there!

Deb

Jill,
I know what you are talking about, I have it at times as well a other taste changes. Some are related to the meds I am on at the time but others I relate to MS. I have sensation changes in my face/mouth also My Dr did not look at me like I had 3 heads when I asked about it, but she did not have a solution either.