Ok. I had extensive dental work done in March -April 2023. A root canal, 2 extractions including 1 wisdom tooth and a bone graft in preparation for an implant. Very traumatic and painful before I had the procedures. Resulted from an overly filled filling that caused trauma and a ripple effect. But, recovered well.

It wasn’t until September 2023, right after several other things happened that the bitter taste hit me like a tsunami. I’ll try to be brief, but I’ll share the details just in case anyone has any ideas. I told my doctors, but they don’t seem to care about these details. I think they are important.

In August 2023, my dermatologist prescribed me an antifungal cream for spots on my neck called tinea versiclor (fungus of small spots on my neck). It worked great and spots were gone almost overnight. So, I asked her if I might have it in my scalp, since it was a little itchy. She prescribed the med in the form of a wash for hair/body. The first time I used it on my scalp, I got a funny taste in my mouth. Just briefly. I thought how odd. The stuff was not in my mouth. Then, it happened again the next time I used it. It only lasted a few seconds and left. Then, one morning, I applied it to my legs, rinsed well. No funny taste this time.

I later saw urgent care for a suspected UTI. They prescribed an antibiotic, which I took orally. Within 1 hour of taking it, I was driving my car, the metallic taste hit me so strong that I had to pull over and call the doctor. They said metallic taste is not uncommon with antibiotics, keep taking it. I only took 1 more pill. They called and said stop taking it. Culture was negative. But the taste has remained to this day.

In November I saw ENT, neurologist, dermatologist and primary. I was diagnosed with several things….post covid syndrome ( covidSeptember 1) , Vitamin B12 deficiency, numbness in feet, tingling in hands, smell/taste disorder (failed smell sample test) and hair loss due to rapid weight loss.

So, what caused these things? Related? Idk. It’s a mystery. My smell has returned. Hair no longer shedding. But, bitter taste endures. I am quite healthy. Eat right, workout, good vitals, limb numbness improved greatly. Still congested, but feel great otherwise. Holding on to hope my taste issue will resolve. Anyone with any ideas please chime in. I would appreciate it.