taste changes and chemo

[hgeroka16]

Hi all, I just started chemo yesterday, I had my port done too, it wasn't so bad except now I have mild stomach pains and feel a little nauseous, how long does it take before chemo affects the taste buds? thanks in advance! ❤️

[HelenMA]

Hi, I've had two cycles of chemo and I've had a few side effects but haven't noticed a change in my taste buds yet!!!

Helen X

[HogwartsDK]

Hey!

I am 5 months the other side of Chemo and I didn't really get too many side effects! Taste buds weren't too bad except as I went on food needed to be strong flavoured for me to taste it and occasionally I would get the metallic taste but never too bad or for too long which was good. Pineapple chunks are supposed to be great for the metallic taste if you do get it!

I found the first couple of days after Chemo weren't too bad and it varies for everyone but my bad days were days 5/6/7 but when I look back on it they weren't too bad really. I was very lucky cos I didn't have the nausea that others had. My digestive system was hit hard and a change in anti sickness Meds helped with that so if you are feeling sick or your digestive system is very bad talk to the chemo nurses and they will change the Meds which might help! Big tip is to drink loads of water it really does help!

You are a very brave young lady, it's a hard journey but you will get there! You have one treatment done now so onwards and upwards!!!

Dx

[Shellygirl]

I noticed a lack of taste after cycle three ... Tart flavours such as lemon and food with a little spice deal with that. I also have a strange taste in my mouth from time to time but nothing too bad so far. Lovely pic you look great 😍

[Yoshbosh]

I lost my sense of taste pretty much straight away after chemo one, but it always starts to come back after about a week and is almost normal again just in time for the next round! It's the main side effect I have had. It seems to be only temporary, so if you find things start tasting funny, hopefully you will be the same. Fingers crossed you are lucky and not bothered by it. xx

[keeponkeepingon]

Hi there,you look great,lovely pic.I had 6 carbo/taxol didn't notice any change of taste, some people do,some people don't. Good luck with your treatment. xx

[Hidden]

Hi I lost my taste buds just for a few days after chemo, so I ate tangy things like oranges pineapple etc it didn't last long. Hope all goes well

Wishing you the very best.

Karen

Xx

[Choski]

I too lost my tastebuds about 2 days after each chemo- horrid taste, metallic and yucky chemo mouth too. Lasted upto 7 -8 days then 'Relief' My mouth and tastebuds were normal again. It's horrid if this is what happens to you - fresh pineapple (not tinned), fresh sliced Apple, dry toast can help. Traditional lemonade, ginger ale can help too

All the best, and great photo

Clare

[grammeejill]

Hi, hgeroka! I had the standard six rounds of carbo / taxol... Frontline treatment. I noticed my appetite going away after my second treatment. For days 3-5 after each treatment was probably my hard time. Bone and joint pain was so bad I had to ask for a mild pain reliever. For about 3 weeks after each treatment I lost my appetite all together. I honestly had NO appetite which was very strange to me. I love to eat! I lost 67 pounds over the six-month treatment period. My doctor was pretty worried and threatened he would not do the chemo treatments if I didnt stop losing weight so quickly. So I trued really hard and started making smoothies with yogurt and fruit. I drank protein drinks.. Nibbled nuts. I still lost weight but felt so much better and it helped with the fatigue a lot! Drink lots of water, especially for the 48 hrs after treatment. Keep well hydrated!!

And fatigue hit me hard but I learned to try to stay a little active. Good luck with your treatments and asking questions you have here is an excellent start!

[hunkydory]

So sorry you had to go thru this so young. I have a 34 year old daughter that has Myasthenia Gravis with thymoma and is going thru chemo now. She is very very positive person and is still remaining as active as possible and doing the things she loves to do. Enjoy each day the best you can and keep a positive. outlook. Do not read Google. I had stage three of colon cancer and ovarian cancer 12 1/2 years ago and no recurrence. I am still monitored to this day. I live each day to the fullest and I don't worry about the future as I will deal with that when it gets here. There are plenty of survivors in this world but they are not the ones that usually post online so it is discouraging when you try to look for hope and encouragement and you don't see them. This is sad but true. But be assured . There are many survivors out there. Keep strong , keep positive and laugh often. You will be fine. Sending prayers and hugs your way.

[Rlenesue]

First of all, you're too you guys to have to go through this. So sorry. I only got stomach pains with the IP chemo and I did get nauseous. Your oncologist can give you a prescription for anti nausea such as Zofran or compazine. In fact, my nurse told me to take one every 4-6 hours, as needed, for 3 days following each treatment. It really helped a lot. As far as the taste buds, for me everything tasted like metal or nothing. I had to have my children taste things to see if something needed seasoning or if juice had soured. I finished chemo 2 weeks ago and everything tastes good to me again and I got my appetite back. Just take it slow.

[hgeroka16]

thank you ladies! 😊