I have M.S. and lately I have noticed that many foods taste very unpleasant. I see my neurologist tomorrow and am afraid that if I bring this up, he's going to think I'm crazy.
Has anyone else with M.S. experienced this symptom?
And please, don't try to sell me the latest "miracle" cure or diet plan...I don't need that kind of advice.
2007-07-17 08:43:20 · 9 answers · asked by ithinkinink 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I sometimes have no taste at all. If your nero thinks you are crazy, you need to find a new one. The nervous system conducts all messages to the brain so MS patients often experience tastes and smells that are not there. MS is all about miscommunications to the brain. It is not uncommon for MS patients to experience this.
2007-07-18 04:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had MS and she often complained that nearly everything had a metallic taste. MS can cause so many types of symptoms that I'm sure your neurologist won't think you are crazy. Besides, you know better than anyone else what you feel and what changes have occurred.
You should definitely bring this up to the doctor if you are taking any type of medications. Taste problems are a common side effect of many medications.
2007-07-17 11:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweety, doctors dont know everything. I had fibroids and for years doctors told me that they couldnt be causing some of the symptoms I described. Well I had a hysterectomy and they went away.
Whether it is a symptom of your MS, or not something is going on!!! If you doctor ignores you, then find a new doctor.
I did a google search for "mutiple sclerosis and taste" and got 168,000 hits so yes it seems to be a part of the disorder.
2007-07-17 09:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by CHELLE BELLE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have m.s., too. Taste has never been an issue with me, but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Since the disease affects nerves, it can, in turn, affect anything. Don't be embarrassed to ask you doctor anything. He is the expert, and that is what he is there for. At least you'll know!
2007-07-17 09:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't, only because it's not one of the usual suspects, but I've heard of stranger things with MS.
I don't think being honest with your doctor is ever a bad thing. What if the changes in the sensation of taste indicate something else? Your doctor may pick up on it.
Good Luck
2007-07-17 09:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might as you know M.S. messes with the nerves and brain so anything is possibl. I think my ex-wife had a similar problem (she left me I'm not that much of an @ss)
and she was diagnosed in 1995
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2016-05-17 06:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Charles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not be at all surprised if it did interfere with taste. It interferes with all sorts of other neurological functions.
And, as the previous responder said, don't ever be afraid to mention any symptoms to your doctor. S/he can't help you if you don't give him/her a complete picture of your symptoms.
2007-07-17 08:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by dansinger61 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid to ask questions. That is what you are paying doctors for.
2007-07-17 08:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋