Hydroxy and loss of taste

[Splb3317]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anybody has had a sudden problem of not being able to taste food. All food , (even home made spicy curries), taste of nothing. It's been happening for a few weeks and may have coincided with my starting on Hydroxycabamide, but I can't be sure of that. My GP says it's usually down to acid reflux or sinus problems. I do have reflux but it's been controlled for years by Omeprazole.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks for being so helpful all the time.

Sandra

[lizzziep]

I was on Hydroxycarbamide for 3 years without loss of taste, but everyone reacts differently.

Best wishes

Lizzie

[Splb3317 in reply to lizzziep]

Thanks Lizzie

It seems I have a mystery on my hands.

Sandra

[Splb3317 in reply to lizzziep]

Yes. Thanks Lizzie. I hope it returns soon.

All the best

Sandra

[Annie46]

I was fine until my usual dosage was doubled at weekends before Christmas . Since then I have three days when food is texture rather than taste . My restorative mugs of tea taste of NOT the tea !!! I've been on bigger doses in the past without this affect . I just think that as our bodies morph & change over time so do our body's responses to our meds . Hope things sort themselves out for you soon 👍

[Splb3317 in reply to Annie46]

Thanks Annie.

It's no big deal in the scheme of things, but annoying when, as you say, all you can taste is texture, rather than taste. I'm on a low dose of hydroxy, so it may or may not be connected. I just hope things improve soon, so that I can start enjoying my food again. Thank you again for your reply.

Sandra.

[Roger41 in reply to Annie46]

Hi.

Taste was an issue with me.

Wanted to drink bovril or beef tea.

Now changed to home made chicken noodle soup.fish and mash potatoes.

Tonic water stimulates the taste buds.

I find this helps.

Get checked out for mouth infections.

[forwardocho]

I've been on Hydroxycarbamide for a year and I've not experienced any loss of taste. I hope you get to the bottom of it.

Regards

Angela

[Splb3317 in reply to forwardocho]

Thanks Angela, so do I!

Sandra

[forwardocho]

I omitted to add to my reply that I'm on 3x 500mgs daily and 4x daily at weekends of Hydroxy but this has not affected my taste buds at all.