Oh man. I understand. I have mine constantly too, except I still taste my food and beverages ok. I think. I’m not sure my taste is very good, but I taste pretty well. I don’t enjoy food as much as I used to. I have lost 80 pounds, but on purpose. I suspect it hasn’t been very difficult due to my smell/taste disorder. No injectables.

When I saw my neurologist for another problem, (tingling in hands and feet and burning spot on one foot), he looked at the taste issue and said….that’s really tough to treat. He ordered tests (EMG, brain MRI and blood tests) and said I did not have neuropathy and my tests were normal. He said I was healthy, but had no explanation for my taste problem. So, I’m returning to my ENT and requesting referral to an allergist and another neurologist. I want to explore vagus nerve theory. May also get hypnotized to help me deal, but expensive and no guarantee.

I’ve had my metallic/bitter taste for 8 months. I am trying to prepare myself in case it’s permanent. It’s so stressful. I already had anxiety and this has taken it to a whole other level. I now see a therapist, which helps a lot!

Still, it seems the posts from people who report a loss of all smell and taste are more devastated than me. My heart goes out to them. This is a huge issue in people’s lives! I NEVER considered that this would happen to me one day. Never on my radar.

A bit of hope. I hesitate to post this, but….I hold out a little hope due to something my mother told me. She has told me several times that many years ago she had a bitter taste in her mouth. She never saw a doctor about it. She said it lasted about 2 years then suddenly went away! I’m not sure what to make of it…….it just gives me hope that it’s something I inherited and it will resolve.

Good luck with your situation. P Please post your progress here, as there aren’t many who share this type of condition.