I am hoping to get my HCL back on track as naturally as possible because stomach and intestinal diseases run in my family. Does my symptoms sound like low acid ? Hopefully this will help. I found this article very interestingthanks Dr Edelberg, Hi Andrea in my area who could test me? Most importantly, I changed my eating habits completely, have lost 25 pounds, and my fibromyalgia, which you had helped with so wonderfully several years ago, is also almost completely gone. the sour taste not going away i have took prevacid for 2 months already. Show Me The BodyBody War 2016 Loma Vista RecordingsReleased on: 2016-07-08Producer, Recording . A PPI, Pantoprazole, was prescribed. When you have Barretts, youve got to keep your acid as low as possible to reduce your risk of esophageal cancer. I'm just one big crying machine. Joined : Feb 2009. It does sound like you might have issues with dairy. Once in your stomach, the whole mess is churned with pure hydrochloric acid and still more enzymes into a thick sludge called chyme (pronounced kim with a long i). Also during the first 2-3 months I got random lesions on my tongue like random canker sores. If youre not getting satisfactory results by the time you finish the bottle, dont buy another. If a person suffers itching, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing after being exposed to an allergen, they should seek medical help right away. My PPI is not helping so im trying HCL to see if I will see any difference. Were you able to figure out the root cause? I found apple cider helped but hurts my throat. Cancer Treatment. I also keep having a salty taste in mouth after everything I eat. I'm driving my husband crazy. Would this supplement help me. I have had stomach issues but went on a aip diet for 3 months. The inside of my nose seems to be irritated and red and any discharge also smells rancid. it is so hard for me to explain these side effects to my dr. and i dont know anyone who experiences this from ppis. My stomach isnt working right its like everything I eat causing it, I eat do healthy. Have your doctor order a breath test for SIBO or order it yourself from Genova Labs This is printed from the drugs website: Memory effects, tremors, dreams, cognitive function disorders, disturbances of sense of taste, disorders of equilibrium, confusion, sedation, and hypoesthesia. Thanks again. A newly released med called Motegrity taken in very small doses (1/4 tablet four times a day) is also supposed to help with symptoms like yours. I was prescribed all of the PPI medications- nothing worked. swelling of the face, mouth, lips, or throat swelling of the legs and ankles tightness in the chest troubled breathing unexplained weight loss unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Play with decreasing the dose over time based on your symptoms. Ive done all kinds of tests I do have low-grade GERD. Is that possible? He had to stop and started taking his prilosec again. Ive been having pains in my chest and back (esophagus?) I have been waiting for an endoscopy but due to the corona virus I have not had that procedure. Reasons include medication use, hay fever, pregnancy, kidney. Diana. This can temporarily tamp down the metal taste. Where can I buy the Bethanie HC L. I would really like to try. Any suggestions as to what might help me. What can I do? Bleeding can be from the gums, sinuses or nose. I have been absolutely miserable and stressed out for a month and no doctor has helped me. My grandfather took just one betaine hcl w pepcin this evening and stopped taking his prilosec. also i should be healing relatively quickly also I'm only 21 and never had any other health issues before this. Yes, there's something undeniably ephemeral about fine dining. He is off everything now. Try the protocol and supplements recommended in the health tip; this has helped many people. Two months ago non-penetrative intercourse. Hi Jacki, Blood in the mouth, such as . Next Claudia went to her colon therapist, my friend Alyce Sorokie at Partners in Wellness, who, after listening to her symptoms, suggested she try a particular supplement. Went to GI doctor had an endoscopy and everything came back fine. It was as sudden as in the afternoon she had a hotdog, no problems, and in the evening when she tried to eat her dinner she suddenly said food tastes awful she cant eat it. Just wondering if interaction with lotronix and these supplements would cause undesirable effects. Blood happens to tastes like metal and can be tasted even if the amount of blood is barely perceptible. Im lost and not sure what is causing this taste. This is all I am taking at this time. Thats something to call the doctor about. The first two years I felt fine but about two years ago I started feeling queasy, had no appetite and often have a bitter taste in my mouth. Hello doctor,I was tested positive for her pylori, got treated with antibiotics and Ive not been myself since then. Please correct the marked field(s) below. Hi Dr E, Some days I feel fine and other I feel terrible. 6 years ago, About four years ago I went to dr because I would bend over and just throw up for no reason. Just looking to vent I guess. metallic taste in mouth plz help!!!! Everything was normal and no yeast or fungus was found. I hope its the answer for me. Sometimes I find undigestive food in stools. Symptoms of dysgeusia include a persistent metallic, rancid, foul, or salty taste in the mouth. some day the sour taste in mourh is bit better and some day has more sour last 1 hour. Two days on Pantoprazole my throat became on fire and a rancid hot taste in my mouth. I need urgent help or any suggestions please. When a person notices a metallic taste in the mouth, it can be due to a number of factors, including changes in health, diet, or medication. Excuse my spelling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg_test Thank you! I took these for a couple months but stopped at least 2 months before this condition started. Cheers Carol. But I do think this is a stomach problem at root. I literally wake up in the night because the taste is so strong. She self medicates with alcohol which is also a problem. Betaine HCL can be purchased at a good health food store or https://shop.wholehealthchicago.com/betaine-hcl-1267.html, Please help me Im having the same problems you are having my mouth has a bad taste everytime I eat I feel sick Im very constipated Im bloated I cant even have meal please let me no, Hi Janice But, with multiple new bottles of water, it's still there. She has always had yeast infections. Yes, a trial of betaine hydrochloride is perfectly reasonable, This is a followup. Ive been taking Betaine/HCL supplements, and also found DGL (licorice) 30 minutes before meals to be very helpful. Does this sound like something the Betaine HCL may be indicated for? Your email address will not be published. I had an endoscopy (sp) and said my esposhagus door was tilted but otherwise fine. Waiting to do my motility studies test in August of 2019. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Thanks so much. Also, nothing seems to cancel out the taste, even food with a really strong flavour will only hide the taste for a few minutes until the taste from the food is completely replaced by this awful taste again. I too was diagnosed with GERD several months ago, was prescribed Prilosec which severely exacerbated the symptoms (and made me feel almost delirious/mentally compromised in addition to the digestive pain), and opted to look in to completely natural and holistic healing (I had such severe chest pain from the GERD I was in the ER four times before we figured it out, and I had that bitter awful mouth taste for months). I do have probiotics but am afraid to take those too. Most likely the problem is not that you ave too much acid but rather too little. Best wishes Susie, Hi Rita Good luck. I know my body is breaking down muscle now i see it in my urine and feel it. Incidently, taking prevecid 30 min. In addition, the following symptoms may occur: bad breath odor. Try it for a couple of weeks and see if your bad taste starts to clear. in turn,refers me back to the. Im feeling very brainfogged and feel my heart beating hard in my neck and head. I have adult acne and it is a lot worse when I eat wheat (deep boils/spots/bloated/fatigue) Note: This document contains side effect information about sucralfate. Some sites say before, others say in the middle and then others say after your meal. https://shop.wholehealthchicago.com/citrus-bitters.html and have your doctor switch you to carafate for the nausa! Your sense of taste is controlled by your taste buds . Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? What should I do? Hi Geneiene I'm sorry you have these symptoms, too. Upper GI, Chest X-ray and EKG all are normal. I wonder if this condition could be the culprit? Most often, because people have varying amounts of stomach acid, hypochlorhydria just appears, sometimes starting early in life as mild chronic indigestion and then slowly worsening. -Dr M, I am going through a very similar situation in Australia and yeast infections are practically smirked at or ignored. My stomach has this dull ache all the time and thats about all. I have no problems with bloating, gas or pain. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hi Jeri Is there anything else that you suggest to take with it to combat this taste in my mouth? It is helping me with the constant mucus in my mouth but it makes my throat very dry to the extend that Im having a coughing fits at night and after these episodes the mucus is back again.Is this common as I cant find this side effects anywhere on the internet ? I keep getting a salty taste in mouth, as Im not in pain or get heartburn he said I dont have a normal acid reflux problem. Im in lansoprazole right now its help with the throat clearing but I still cant chew food everything I eat has to be liquid I was tested for oral thrush which came back negative. It is helping my symptoms. It is a hundred times worse with red meats or sausage and anything fatty, especially things like cream or cheese sauces(like alfredo). Also I think I need to take digestive enzymes as my food is not breaking down in stools. Sometimes jumping too quickly to using HCl or using too high of a dose can create a situation of too much acid leading to reflux, ulcers, etc. 2. I would like to speak to someone who knows alot about how to get rid of this awful taste. Hey there Doctor E. This is about the third time I have experienced this awful taste in my mouth in about 4 months. Went into sinuses, head, mouth. would this supplement help her. Having had 40 years of these issues, it probably doesnt make sense to experiment with a supplement that increases acid, does it? He also has heart issues but is having this awful metallic taste in his mouth he will not eat hardly at all he cringes when he puts things in his mouth and its been going on since he started! Hope youre available to see him. Little change. Hi Pam Tested positive again . I either take zofran, compazine or Pfernan for nausea. 2 weeks later salt taste in mouth..i am again put on antibiotics for this taste. I have many of the same symptoms as Claudia. I now firmly believe that my health lies in my gut, because all the inflammatory symptoms Ive had for many years are gone/significantly reduced. I cant get rid of this nasty bitter taste in my mouth for 3 months. Again she played detective and tried to locate culprit foods, but she could find nothing consistent. Dr edelberg, will taking these supplements affect my (long standing) history-with diareah? Sharma, Edelberg, Gemelas and Scott. It can sometimes occur with fatigue. The first symptoms I endured for months were of not properly digesting my food. , no worries! Dear Dr. Edelberg Yes, corticosteroids and betaine shouldnt be taken together as theyre both stomach irritants I knew I was pregnant because it was a VERY strong metallic taste and wouldn't go away no matter what I ate or how many times I brushed my teeth. Thanks. So annoying. The ammonia presence makes many bitter foods to be intolerable, especially raw bitter greens. Hello Dr., very interesting information. Like uncirculated air. not sure when i ovulated n still got a week or so till af arrives but got a metallic taste in my mouth that started 2day. Give it a good couple of weeks Susan and expect a gradual and incremental change. If you dont feel like youre getting anywhere with your current doc, perhaps seeing one of our medical physicians here at WholeHealth would be a good next step. I have had a second endoscopy and seen two more GIs and they are clueless. After a course of diflucan pills for 8 days as well as Clotrimazole lozenges for a week I felt no better. easiest on the tummy and not all the extra non-since. You can start SIBO treatment with two natural products available online called Candibactin AR and Candibactin BR. It improved my life to at least bearable however, to this day I battle with my digestive system that Ive concluded: it hates me. Hoechst Marion Roussel (2001): 2. Can u take these along side hcl ? I have been sent to the dentist, several doctors who sent a camera down my throat, exrays, mri; ear, nose and throat doctor who stuck a tube in my nose to look behind my voice box. Im 76 years old and like to start enjoying my remaining years. I feel a slight burn in the upper part of my chest and I am wondering if it is due to PPI withdrawal? Your sense of taste is controlled by olfactory sensory neurons these neurons are responsible for your sense of smell. Hi Samar [Ref], Frequency not reported: Back pain, osteodystrophy, osteomalacia[Ref], Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity reactions[Ref], Postmarketing reports: Bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, pharyngeal edema, pulmonary emboli, respiratory tract edema[Ref], Pulmonary edema occurred after IV administration. I cant enjoy food for it taste horriable. I will continue to see if taste improves, thanks, Susan. WaterPik Flosser. A metallic taste might sign anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 5 Feb 2023), Cerner Multum (updated 22 Feb 2023), ASHP (updated 12 Feb 2023) and others. Do you think the pantoprazole and omeprazole made my mouth get a bad taste for a month? Everything tastes horrible. Hi Susie, I have the exact same symptoms you describe. I dont have any other symptoms except a bit burning sensation in my stomach from last few days. what was the supplement called. Do u think I should try hcl next ? I have had a lot of issues with pain, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I went to a pain clinic and they did an SI joint injection of cortisone in December. Medication: Some over-the-counter and prescription medications can come out in the saliva or cause dry mouth. believe me it helps and the nausea will ease up! https://shop.wholehealthchicago.com/supplements-by-condition/digestive-support/digestive-enzymes/dgx.html When I blow my nose, I get a metallic taste and smell that can last all day. Seems a little excessive not to mention the added anxiety attacks waiting to happen lol. I've been reading all about how bad they can be and how it can result in a stroke from arterie dissection so I knew going into this it could set off a series of panic attacks. Zoloft induced side effects should start to disappear when your body adjusts to the presence of the drug. Make sure you take care of your diet and consume healthy nutrients. thanks. Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of Flagyl. Thank u so much for this article. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice used to treat a white tongue coating. As one . https://www.gdx.net/product/bacterial-overgrowth-of-the-small-intestine-sibo-test Thank you. WholeHealth Chicago is the Midwest's oldest and most respected center for integrative care, successfully blending the latest advances in conventional medicine with a wide range of clinically proven alternative therapies. Hi Penny Which supplement are you looking for? Some people claim zinc and vitamin D ease this issue. ferrous sulfate, lipid oxidation, metallic taste . Do you think it is possible that this condition would cause bad taste on only one side? I have been on corticosteriods and synthroid for almost 20years. The taste issue is unfortunately most likely from the Lotronex. Cure ? Any advice would be appreciated, Hi Linda this definitely sounds like something we may be able to help you with, but it would require an in-depth conversation about your history, symptoms, tests that have been performed (and those that may not have been performed). I do not want the fundo op as heard its horrendous! Also get tested for small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). omeprazole, famotidine, pantoprazole, triamcinolone topical, Protonix, Nexium, Pepcid, sucralfate, esomeprazole, lansoprazole. fruit-like breath odor hoarseness increased hunger increased sweating increased thirst increased urination loss of appetite nausea pale skin slow or irregular breathing stomach pain sweating swelling of the face, mouth, lips, or throat swelling of the legs and ankles tightness in the chest troubled breathing unexplained weight loss Get yourself tested for small intestine bacterial overgrowth; start the betaine with each meal; drink at least 64 ounces of water every day Last updated on Oct 24, 2022. Im in desperate need of a cure, as with all sufferers. If the symptoms disappear, then the combination isnt right for you. Have lost a lot of weight. I look forward to some relief very soon. Last two times I also felt ill and brushed it off as having something to do with the baby turtle we just got. As Claudia described, the act of eating becomes distinctly unpleasurable. Hi Sandy Hi Bill To provide some context, I usually get it when I sleep badly but not all the time. If bleeding gums are the cause there is often bad breath associated with the bad taste. Thanks so much for the help I can get to resolve this. But everywhere it says DO NOT take Betaine HCL if your stomach needs to heal from inflammation, ulcers (my endoscopy found shallow ulcerations), etc. I suggest giving the betaine a try. O 0, 3. I was given two bags of IV solution and some meds to help the nausea. Ive have not introduced gluten back in diet yet. He has me taking 40 mg of omeprazole in the am and 140 mg Zantac before bed. Over the years I have tried every ppi out there and get the same results. The first time I did I got the awful taste in my mouth after I ate. No effect for a week, then 10 days improvement, and bad again though not AS bad. I try to suck peppermints or anything to try to get rid of this terrible taste in my mouth,but as soon as I finish,the taste is there again. along with the breath test for small intestine bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO) I have purchased the Betaine H C L and am starting them today,and Im going to try these instead of my Nexium. My indigestion got a little better I think but the taste in my mouth got worse. Okay fourth time. Get a tongue scraper and scrape your tongue twice daily. Marva, here are links to the supplements in the article. I am anxious to try this supplement. If youre in the Chicago area, any of our doctors or our nurse practitioner would be happy to meet with you. I would suggest the supplement Betaine which you would take during a meal. If not, google the Institute for Functional Medicine to find like-minded clinicians. She is currently on hydroxychloroquine sulphate, alendronate sod, calcium carbs, mtx and omeprazole. Then on top of that the nausea was getting better but it was because I was only eating a very small amount of cereal a day . My gi says Our next step is the test the acidity in my stomach. Ive had this same history and strong acidic taste in mouth over last few years, the taste has recently become worse and for most of the day (Im usually okay upon waking and it increases throughout the day). I have the bad taste all the time and feel like food is sitting in my throat and constant Naseous all day. Hugs~. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Could you please suggest what could be the probable reason and a treatment. It came on suddenly, but was awful. One minute Im taking apple cider vinegar then next enzymes, but very confused what to use. Thank you. My acne has been terrible too since the cortisone shot(I am 49 years old). [Ref], Anemia occurred in patients with chronic renal impairment and/or on long-term treatment. I have had all tests done. Vaginal Candida overgrowth is a common side effect of hypochlorhydria because inadequate acid throws off the balance of good and bad bacteria, allowing yeast to flourish. Anxiety seems to give folks a metallic taste in their tongues. These will stimulate his own digestive juices and facilitate digestion. I appreciate the reassurance it's making me feel better although I'm still not too sure about chiropractors.. they want me to come back 2x a week for a couple months. If it drains into your sinuses, it can taste metallic. I've been going to physio for 6 weeks and he said going to a chiropractor might be beneficial with my neck. Its actually far more common than people realize. Fecal smell is from methane gas. Hi Sierra. I was having constant anxiety and panic attacks and my menstrual cycle was nonstop(for the next 4 months I bled approx 20 of every 30 days). Started drinking more water everyday, roughly 2 liters. I take Vimovo for arthritis and to control my GERD.. Now I have a metal taste in my month, intermittent diarrhea , gas and bloating. for years which have gotten worse recently with a metallic, nasty taste in my mouth. I have been experiencing very similar symptoms as you for two years now. Thanks so much for your help. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified Not surprisingly, certain nutritional deficiencies also develop, notably vitamin B-12, which requires stomach acid to be absorbed. We are going on 7 months with this nitemare. I will be trying the betaine HCL. Chemotherapy and radiation trigger a metallic taste in the mouth, especially in patients receiving treatment for head and neck cancers. Hey Gal was just wondering if your symptoms gotten any better , im going through something similar, just trying to find relief. Nothing has helped me and no doctors have helped me. Is it possible to develop a metallic taste after starting to use betaine and Pepsin? This pain got so bad for me when I was eighteen that I stopped eating completely for a few months and lived off of water and a few crackers here and there I went from 120lbs to 94lbs because it hurt so bad that I didnt want to eat. So I stopped. Hi Yazmin Thank you! Struggling with terrible taste in mouth and nausea.