Yuck taste in my mouth
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Topic: Yuck taste in my mouth
Posted By: ginger
Subject: Yuck taste in my mouth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:14am
I've had an awful taste in my mouth for about 5 days  and I just can't shake it. Some foods mask it for a bit, some foods taste revolting, and some foods make the after taste worse. I asked the husband, but apparently my breath doesn't stink any for it (the things a husband has to do  ) it's just one of those things.
I'm not eating anything different, I'm not feeling unwell or anything, and I haven't changed anything such as toothpaste or whatever 
Does anyone have any ideas as to what can cause a yuck taste on the mouth, or what food/drink/other can neutralise it a bit? It's a not quite sour taste .. a bit of a cross between a coppery after taste, and what I imagine chewing on an iron bar would be like. ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:20am
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Drinking lots of water is suppose to help bad breath, don't know if it works for bad taste though. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:20am
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ewwwwwwwwwww sounds yuck, i know some women get that kinda taste when pregnant, i hope it goes soon ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:36am
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was going to say that as well Kaz, is an early pregnancy symptom. No other ideas, I had it the other week and couldn't find anything to help it sorry ------------- "> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:37am
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I hate that taste I have no good ideas except that I found it way worse after a sleep because of the build up of saliva but that probably doesn't help at all. Mints and brushing teeth lots might help
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:38am
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I thought it might be a hormonal thing, so obviously if it is, there's not much to do except wait for my hormone levels to change. Bollocks. ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:57am
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Pregnancy..?!? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:10am
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Nah meow. It'd be one hell of a miracle if I was. AF is a few days late, so I think it must be hormone levels associated with that. It's the only thing I can put it down to, especially if it sounds like the taste some people get while pg. ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:14am
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That would be a pretty kewl miracle.
If AF usually late for you regularly? ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:33am
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I'm normally pretty regular, but it's not completely odd that it'd be a couple of days late. I had a 33 day cycle back in July which was one out of the box, I normally sit around 28 days. I've 27 days for the last few months, and this is day 30. So not extremely strange, if that makes sense. ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:38am
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Have you started on the Chinese herbs? You might not be taking them right now, but if you were earlier inthe month, perhaps they have thrown the horemones out of wack ------------- ">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:53am
No I haven't. I can't start them until AF is underway - so, of course, AF goes on holiday, doesn't it?  ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:01am
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hehe, imagine if you were pregnant after going and getting all the herby stuff. Don't you love how AF can really mess with you ------------- ">
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:07am
That's what I was thinking! Do you have some tests anywhere? I've been following your posts and you deserve to get pregnant the most after all that you've been through!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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mum2paris wrote:Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:23am
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I always get a funny metallic-y taste in my mouth pre a horrible period, the really nauseous, crampy, heavy ones.
Sorrysorrysorry! that's probably not what you wanted to hear Ginger! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:24am
Tests? Hehe. I haven't had tests for quite some time I'd rather buy myself morning tea 
I'd be way too embarrassed at this stage to get pregnant having sex (plus I have a kick ass pre-period back ache)
Plus, Al said he'd kill me after forking out for flights AND $300 for the herbs! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:25am
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To be honest....if you don't think it would get your hopes up too much, I'd test...just to rule it out. That would be a cool miracle!
That aside I don't know what else would cause it...have you had a dental check up recently? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:40am
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*cough* about 7 years ago *cough*
That's a very good thought actually Paws and far more likely than being pregnant! I've had some sore teeth on and off over the last few weeks... Hmmmmm !!! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:52am
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Go and buy a test and put us out of our missery. I think it would be really cool if you were pregnant. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:06am
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Well I'd still test just becuase I think you owe us!!!
And book in with the dentist....now! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:14am
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*cough* there are many people that have fallen pregnant after getting the IVF confirmation letter *cough*
And don't forget, you have fallen pregnant from having sex before! ------------- ">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:23am
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Yeah, but over 2 years ago! Our situation has gotten quite a bit worse since then.
Neh, I'm not wasting money on tests. Poop. The nurse only works at my doctors one afternoon a week for a smear! How blimmin useful! Argh. I HAVE to have the smear, and I know that the Dr at that practice doesn't do them because he's not very good at getting the cells required apparently 
Ah well, here's hoping that AF holds off for another day and I can get in there tomorrow! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:27am
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urgh! you've just reminded me i need to have a smear too....... ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:27am
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goodluck ginger! hope you get an answer soon. the first thing that came into my head was pregnancy too- i have heard some people get a metalicay taste in pregancy, i dont but i have a taste i cant shake and its almost a mix between sweet and savoury! lol cant decribe it, its just YUCK. hormones are great though (haha yeah true!) the thigns our bodies go thorugh.
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Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:28am
how frustrating for you ginger! hope you get into see her - how odd, WANTING a smear done. i always knew there was something suss about you 
and poo to the odd taste in the mouth too. i would put my money on hormone changes too. (not preg changes, just messing with your head changes) hope it goes away soon, or you find something to mask it! i have a yuck taste in my mouth too. but that is related to day 2 of the *biggest hangover in my life* that i am suffering through ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe -  my big 4 year old 
and Jordis - 1 year old 
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:34am
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try the dentist. Fingers crossed there is not much wrong with the teeth (speaking of, I haven't been since we got married... too scared of the cost now, blardy dentists prices!) ------------- ">
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:49am
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i thought you were suppose to wait until af had finished, so you were mid cycle not just before hand...well thats wht my dctr tells me anyways ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 11:58am
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All very well and good Kazzle - unless you have an orientation appointment for IVF, you have to allow time for processing, and the results of said smear MUST be submitted to the clinic before orientation or you forfeit your start date...
I'm assuming it's not hideously important to be mid-cycle as they haven't said anything about timing in relation to that. They've been really specific about everything else. Still, AF lasts the better part of half my cycle, so by the time it's finished, I should be right! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 12:19pm
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never heard that Kaz, and last time I was late (pre jack), dr did a smear anyway since test was negative. Oh and very pre Jack days when I was very irregular I have gone and my period was just starting (ie I didn't even know about it), so they did a different type of test but a smear none the less (cost more but). Oh so for you ginger, that could work out too! ------------- ">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 1:05pm
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I have to have 4 or 5 different types of test that come under the umbrella of a smear ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 1:11pm
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Isn't IVF just fun?! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 1:43pm
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Ginger the first thing I thought when I read about the yucky taste is pregnancy. Aah man it will be so cool if you are. I say test test test. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 2:00pm
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They're probably just making me do it all to limber me up for entire medical teams fiddling around down there ... ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 2:31pm
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get you used to dropping your pants without batting an eyelid you think??? ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe - my big 4 year old
and Jordis - 1 year old
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 2:58pm
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Hi Ginger, I also have what you are experiencing and I am certainly not pregnant as I currently have AF. I actually saw the doctor about it and she mentioned reflux and got me started on Losec which has helped improve the yucky taste. But I am also suspicous that its hormonal as like I mentioned earlier I have AF. |
Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 3:15pm
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Exactly Lildo! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 3:28pm
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Hahah when I went for my last smear I found out I was pregnant..... ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 4:10pm
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Ooo ... that's a novel way of finding out Simsam ... You can imagine the nurse ...
"Uh ... Mrs X? You've got a bit more than a cervix up there ..." ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 6:24pm
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lol
and going to the dentist is probably a good idea, they can give you a good scale and polish and maybe even some mouth wash that will take away the taste....tho i have to say in the 3 years ive worked at the dentist ive never heard anyone complain of a metallic taste goodluck whatever it is .... |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 7:48pm
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I think it's hormonal, I've had it from time to time and upped the water intake and it's come right in a day. ------------- |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 8:04pm
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tee hee hee, after reading limber up, I had visions of you doing all sorts of stretches in the waiting rooms. ------------- ">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 9:15pm
| Ginger - def go to the dentist...You soooo dont want to be like me = going at 13 weeks preggers and less pain relief while having fillings!!! not good!!! |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:54pm
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I'd say a trip to the dentist will fix the taste - could be cracked filling or something ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 8:19am
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busymum - believe me, I was drowing it in water, but water seemed to make it a LOT worse
yummymummy - I don't have any fillings  ...probably only because I haven't been to the dentist in ages, but still I am going to take myself off there - we have the luxury of possibly knowing exactly when we will be pregnant, and I want to have had full dental checks etc beforehand. My poor budget just doesn't feel like doing it now.
As it is, I woke up this morning, and the taste was completely gone!   Wooppee!!------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 8:45am
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Why don't you wait a few days until you get AF? You don't want to be getting x-rays if you are pregnant.. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:11am
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Oh, sorry ... leaving out vital information ...
Metallic taste = gone, AF = arrived
Funny how that worked out! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:23am
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Well that figures! We all get all excited over nothing. *sigh* ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:44am
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ah poo ginger, i hope you get in to get your smear done in time then!
but yay the taste is gone. ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe - my big 4 year old
and Jordis - 1 year old
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Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:56am
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You should know better Paws!
I've been hanging around here long enough for everyone to know that it's NEVER going to be that simple!
Me too Lildo - I should still have 2 weeks to spare. One month to go!!  ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 10:20am
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Eek! Only a month to go! Enjoy wearing perfume while you can then! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 11:43am
lol the amount of people we have that come in and say i dont need any fillings and the only way they "know" this is cos they havent been to the dentist for years because they havent had any pain or need to , therefore no fillings, then we do an xray and Hello! 7 fillings haha...when you can afford it, go to the dentist....7 years is a long time... but yay for the yuck taste being gone
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 12:47pm
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Double post ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 13 November 2007 at 12:49pm
My friend and her DH were trying for over 18 months and on the day before their first IVF appt, she found out she was pregnant! Saved them quite a bit of money  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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