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Anyone else with Altered Taste All Day Long?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Sep 15 10:54am | Replies (49)

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I was put on Xanax and please don't get addicted to that. I am 66 trying to wean off of it and it's very hard. I am focused though. But, it's like the older we get so many health issues!! The burning tongue is off and on and I did go through a period where I wasn't making saliva. It was HORRIBLE. We can only drink so much water and if I didnt have a mint in my mouth or gum or was eating I was sooo Miserable. I also have ringing in both ears and attribute it to Xanax. It served its purpose when they gave it to me. But, at the time I knew nothing about it and had no idea I could get addicted to it. I'm being careful now just weaning a half every two weeks. I want to be off by Dec..
I will let you know tomorrow what the Oral Surgeon says. The doctor who put the implant in is 3 hours away and is going to have a fit if they say they want to remove it. I'm going to try to see if they can talk on the phone together if that is the case. lol What a Mess!!!!

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Thank you for your concern. I was put on Xanax to help with the anxiety from having tinnitus but it is I know that for some people it causes tinnitus. I had it before I started the medication and am on a pretty low dose but with everything going on I don't want to try to get off of it until things with my mouth calm down if that is even possible. I do make saliva but I am miserable too when I am not eating with the horrible tastes. Like you I keep drinking water thinking that I must be dehydrated but that doesn't help so I chew gum, pop a mint, brush my teeth or use a non-alcoholic mouthwash. It is a real nightmare. Yes, it sounds like you have a lot to coordinate between the two dentists so hopefully it will all work out!!! Wishing you good luck again!!