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Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Sour or strange taste in the mouth

jammy144
jammy144
Hi all, hope all are doing well. I haven't posted in quite a while. However, I read what you all post all the time. I feel your pain and sadness. I must say that I am somewhat better than when this whole ride started two and a half years ago at age 46 1/2. Don't get me wrong I am nowhere back to normal nor do I expect to be the same person. This experience alone has changed me in many ways. I am more compassionate and understanding to those going through whatever they might be going through even if I do not understand fully. Yes, symptoms will subside eventually but I will be forever changed by this experience. Lately, I have been having a sour/strange/metallic taste in my mouth. It does not hurt or anything it just is not a nice feeling. I have read under the 34 symptoms that this can be one. Has anyone else experienced it. If I put my tongue against my front bottom teeth then it has that funny taste also. I do not have it all the time. I have like most of you had endoscopy, colonoscopy and everything is fine. I am close to my cycle so that could be it also. My gastritis has gotten worst with perimenopause. Thanks for any input. We will get through this eventually. Hope you all keep well.
ray2me
ray2me
hi jammy , I don't know what meds you are on , but imurane ( sp ) gave me a bad taste in my mouth when I was on it. i was changed to cellcept and it went away . I am no Doc so please don't take this as medical advise but I hope you find the cause and get on with treatment , Charlie
deleted_user
deleted_user
WOW!! Yes, I have the same problem. Not every day, but quite often. On some days everything I eat or drink tastes awful! Does that happen to you as well? And, sometimes I get strange smells in my nose. I know that sounds weird. I will smell something and I'll ask my husband or kids if they smell it, and more often than not, they do not smell it. I feel like I'm falling apart.
Gs73063
Gs73063
This is strange.. sorry I haven't posted much just doing my thing I have had many test and New meds for my gastro carp going on.. I've had a metallic taste in my mouth.. stopped the meds for a few days.. it's gone now.. I hope you feel better ... I know this is not all menopause.. well I don't know just think so..grurrrr
jammy144
jammy144
Thank you all for your replies. Yes, meds can at times do that to you. However, I'm taking the same meds I've always taken. That sour/bad taste lasted about two to three days. Went away now my cycle started. Under the 34 symptoms of perimenopause it lists that many women experience gastro problems (or it increases problems we already have). It also says that the sour/bad taste, allergies, sense of smell is also altered. I do keep a journal. I went back and checked and this has happened some months yes some no. From what I have read, yes everything is not perimenpause, but a whole lot of the mess we are dealing with is. I read that there are at least 150 different symptoms related to perimenopause. I know we all can't be crazy or just imaging all this. Good day ladies. Lets keep on smiling. This will end. It is a new start of the new and improved me.
Maika
Maika
I get that. It actually comes from my stomach I am told... the acids are all wonky now so it gives me a horrible taste and I imagine bad breath too.
Hoping this symptom is short lived or the peppermint gum companies are going to make a killing off of me for the next few years...lol
Seems menopause enjoys randomly upsetting different areas of the body at whim.
Can't wait til this settles down.
CindysRain
CindysRain
Hey Jammy,

I get the sour taste in my mouth from time to time too. I usually put it down to my tummy troubles. I get gastritis flare-ups and I have reflux. My food journal showed me that anything with sugar in it, including things like Jif peanut butter, gives me the sour taste. It absolutely stinks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get this too. I have it right now for about 3 or 4 weeks, this past week being a little better, but I thought it was post nasal drip or sinus infection. I'd much rather it be meno related. Now I'm not so sure.
Thanks for bringing it up.

Donna