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How To Overcome Metallic Taste In Mouth After Recovering From Cancer?

Hello, My name is Susan. I have finished 5 months of chemo for ovarian cancer. I am, at this time, cancer free according to my gynocologist/oncologist. I have a terrible taste in my mouth when eating.....metal taste or bitter, however, I do not enjoy anything sweet. Is there anything I can do to relieve this ? Thank you. Also is there a special type of food I should be eating?
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helloo...read thru ur query....the problem ur facing with the mettallic taste is common for those taking chemo...it is mainly due to oral thrush(fungal infection candidiasis)but nothing to be worried...u can follow some steps like after brushing ur teeth u can scrape ur tongue with scraper(main site of candida and microbes).use chlorhexidine mouthrinse..apply nystatin topical gel on tongue palate inside of cheek (antifungal gel).then drink lots and lots of water..if possible reduce too much chilly foods it can cause burning sensation..follow these simple steps regularly for few weeks and still if problem persists meet a dentist and get treated based on clinical presentation...be cool and happy..happiness is best medication..it can cure all diseases...hope ur benefitted something from this reply..have a healthy day!!!
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How To Overcome Metallic Taste In Mouth After Recovering From Cancer?

helloo...read thru ur query....the problem ur facing with the mettallic taste is common for those taking chemo...it is mainly due to oral thrush(fungal infection candidiasis)but nothing to be worried...u can follow some steps like after brushing ur teeth u can scrape ur tongue with scraper(main site of candida and microbes).use chlorhexidine mouthrinse..apply nystatin topical gel on tongue palate inside of cheek (antifungal gel).then drink lots and lots of water..if possible reduce too much chilly foods it can cause burning sensation..follow these simple steps regularly for few weeks and still if problem persists meet a dentist and get treated based on clinical presentation...be cool and happy..happiness is best medication..it can cure all diseases...hope ur benefitted something from this reply..have a healthy day!!!