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Hi, I have been experiencing a metal taste from time to time, is this anything to do with thyroid issues?

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J972

Hello, I imagine you’ve ruled out that it could be reflux ?

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Geegee777 in reply to J972

No, never thought to, as I havnt had reflux symptoms for quite a while

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J972 in reply to Geegee777

Might be silent reflux, which is more or less symptom free

healthline.com/health/silen...

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I’ve definitely had this. For me, it is worse when thyroid medication &/or B12/folate are not optimal. Also, if I am feeling very anxious, the metal taste can return.

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Ellie-Louise

I sometimes get a salty taste in my mouth, but never metallic.

Metallic taste is often associated with anxiety or depression.

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Metallic taste is associated with several medications including antidepressants

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Sounds very possible. Thanks 🌸

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thyr01d

I think, only think, the metallic taste can be associated with low iron or some vitamin or mineral deficiency.

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Regenallotment

I noticed a weird taste and googled it and apparently it was caused by pine nuts, we’d been making homemade pesto 🤦🏽‍♀️ hope it’s not too awful and goes away soon 🌱

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