I haven't been throwing up or anything so it isn't like that - I htought maybe it was from eating too much sugar - but its there even after I drink water and stuff. I've been sucking on mints, but most have sugar - so I cut down to little tic tacs - but it comes back like half and hour later.... blech! So gross!! Anyone else deal with this?
2007-07-12 08:04:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
sounds very familiar...I'm 31 weeks pregnant and had the same problem early on in pregnancy. Unfortunately, that's just part of being preggo. I usually added lemon to my water or flavoring. Gingerale also tasted good (and helped with my nausea). I also washed my mouth out with mouthwash several times a day which seemed to help. Fortunately, pregnancy is only temporary. Good luck!
2007-07-12 08:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by brekkal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pregnancy started just like yours. No throwing up but an awful taste in my mouth all day! When I researched it, it's usually caused by the hormonal changes going on right now. I was chewing 1/2 stick of wrigley's gum ( the kind in the green package). That helped alot. Try to avoid sugar-free gum because too many of those give you the runs. I would always brush my teeth too.
People also suggested gingerale or sugared ginger.
2007-07-12 08:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by HapiMomi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dysgeusia is known as a change in your sense of taste. It can be described as a sour taste or more commonly, mettalic. It's really common in pregnancy and is caused mainly becaused of increased estrogen levels.
I dealt with this early in my pregnancy. It does seem to calm down a bit when your hormone level calms down a bit. In the mean time I constantly brushed my teeth & TOUNGE and ate anything sour that could break through that awful taste....pickles, sour candies and citrus drinks helped tremendously. I heard they also help with saliva production which may dilute the taste.
Good Luck to you! I wish you the best during your pregnancy!
2007-07-12 08:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by chris_10_dz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i know it sucks!! I'm 15 weeks and 1 day and have been having this problem for weeks now. I haven't been sick or anything like that but I think it may just be the acid in your stomach or something. I know i don't have an cavities or anything like that so i don't know what it is for sure. the other day i even brushed my teeth flossed and brushed them again and within 30 mins my breath was gross. oh well i guess i'll just have to live with it.
2007-07-12 08:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by Supermommy!!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try flossing, bacteria in your mouth get worse during pregnancy & teeth can decay faster. good oral hygene is very important at this time.
if that's not it, it may be due to a change in your stomach acids (same type of thing that may make someone vomit). try taking a tums or sipping on mint tea, and bring it up with your doctor, they might have further suggestions.
also, if you have any congestion then you may have a sinus infection, you can use saline spray for that.
2007-07-12 08:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ember Halo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats on the baby !
you can try raw mango(not ripe fruit) clean it remove the green skin and cut it into pieces then sprinkle some salt on it.
you can munch on it a little when you get that taste.
it certainly helps with the bad taste in the mouth.
but dont take too much mango though. keep it around 2 or 3ounces/day.
2007-07-12 08:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i actually went to a dentist and he said it was gingivitis. He prescribed me a mouthwash, but I just use listerine because, it wasnt safe for pregnant woman. Its common w/pregnant woman though, and I always go to the dentist. Just use a mouthwash, floss and brush 2 times a day. My taste was almost like a metal w/blood.
2007-07-12 08:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by romadi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking pre-natal vitamins? I noticed that the ones my doc described left a really sour/metallic taste in my mouth. I switched to OTC pre-natals and that awful taste went away.
If you're taking pre-natals, talk with your OBGYN about switching brands/types. It seems some of them are alot higher in iron content and such and can result in that funky taste.
Best of luck to you!
2007-07-12 08:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have heard of a metallic taste in your mouth while you are pregnant. I am not sure why it happens to some people. It did not happen to me!
2007-07-12 08:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my 3rd child. Everyone looked at me funny when I made mention of it. Then I switched my prenatal vitamins to chewables... sounds silly, but it worked! Ask your doctor about them chances are he will change your vitamin prescription.
2007-07-12 08:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋