Hello Monica,
Felt like I was reading exactly what I had written a few months back, looks like the mac truck has made it to your place. No taste buds whatsoever. I just finished using the tube of biotene toothpaste so I felt good about that.
I am also chemically menopausal - with the hot sweats, am dreading the hot summer. Will be close to a swimming pool or air conditioning. I have started taking some tablets that are suppose to help with the hot flushes (once I finished chemo) ask your oncologist. We also have access to a very good accupunturist in the centre where I went for chemo. I havent tried this yet but have heard very good reports from others.
I feel you, have been there, just ride the wave and go with the flow, it does get better. All the very best.
Maria333
P.S I too use to feel better after writing feelings down =)