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Lost taste buds
Hi, after 6 months of chemo (only 1 more to go), my taste buds are non existing. Nothing tastes the way they used to, I only eat so to keep my energy levels up., How long does it take for our ta...
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@LMK74 I found chewing gum helped. I remember being advised to have icy poles . I had fruit sorbet or gelato and that helped soothe my mouth. There are products the breast care nurses gave me for mouth care. Also I remember the oncologist recommending gels. In my case I did have severe mouth ulcers. If it gets severe there is a product that numbs the mouth so you can eat and swallow. As to that horrible metallic taste yes it eventually goes. It took me several weeks.