Posted , 10 users are following.
It's been 1month now with a constant bitter taste in my mouth-it just started out of the blue one day. Only other symptoms are some post nasal drip and mucus in back of throat and occasional ear pain. Can anyone please shed any light? I am suspecting silent reflux? Thank you jackir
1 like, 25 replies
We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.
merianna13804 jackie09167
Posted
Sounds like inflammation that could be caused by reflux but you really need a doctor preferably Gastro to diagnose it properly. My sister had what she thought was an annoying cough that would'nt go away. Then a couple of months latter she started weakening from sleep vomiting. That sent her to the MD and she was diagnosed with reflux and given medication. She was fortunate as the medication worked and after a couple of maths no longer n ended it. That was 3 yrs ago and she remains fine. No problems.
jackie09167 merianna13804
Posted
carol7212 jackie09167
Posted
Hi Jackie,
It's hard to say because sometimes dental problems can cause the symptoms you mentioned but if you know you don't have dental issues than my guess would be it's more than likly reflux. I would say it could be sinuses too but then again sinus problems can stem from reflux.
It's a very frustrating ailment silent reflux. It can be hard to pinpoint for doctors but the fact that yours came out of a blue sky might suggest reflux because that's how it started with me 2 years ago.
jackie09167 carol7212
Posted
carol7212 jackie09167
Posted
No I haven't resolved my reflux problem. I take prescribed medication for it but still put up with many symptoms of it.
Oh yes I still experience the bitter taste in my mouth quite often.
lisa70481 jackie09167
Posted
Does the bitter taste mean you also can't really taste food, like sugars, salts, etc?
papote53 jackie09167
Posted
papote53 jackie09167
Posted
jackie09167 papote53
Posted
jackie09167
Posted
Thank you guys. I am seeing an ent on monday. It's just strange that the bitter taste is the only real symptom.... Do any of you have reflux and the bitter taste?
carol7212 jackie09167
Posted
papote53 jackie09167
Posted
jackie09167 carol7212
Posted
Thanks again Carol. Shame you are still experiencing it. it sounds quite tough to get rid of. It's just hard to understand how the bitter taste is so permanent-you would think it would come and go..... That is what worries me ??
jackie09167 papote53
Posted
papote53 jackie09167
Posted
Thanks, in my case I do not have the bitter taste but I have everything else including chest pressure all day long, lack of air and chest muscle and rib-cage pain. I do not have heartburn but I do have mild reflux on my esophagus and throat and I also have SIBO. After 2 years of GI's not been able to help me I decided last week to see a functional medicine specialist and she did a few test which I will have the results next week and meanwhile she put me on a diet which includes Bone broth and no grains. I actually have normal acid levels and PPI's/H2 Blockers did nothing for me. btw, she also put me on no probiotics for now until my Gut flora is healthy again.
carol7212 jackie09167
Posted
Don't worry on the fact that it doesn't come and go. I've seen in different forums people saying that it never leaves and their doctors have told them it's reflux. One woman said she had it for 5 months straight and it was reflux. I know you wouldn't want to put up with it for 5 months lol,, but just to show you that it doesn't necessarily have to come and go.