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Alteration of Taste

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rocketman42
rocketman42

Been on prednisone/methylprednisolone for 2 years now for my PMR (currently on 11mg methyl).

I made a mug of coffee this morning and it tasted so salty that I had to throw it out. Made another mug and same deal.

Thinking it might be something at my house I went to a friends house and tried a cup there and again it was too salty for me to enjoy.

I think it might be the prednisone and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?  BTW...Last night at dinner everything tasted fine.

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    Rimmy rocketman42

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    Hello scotth42

    Yes i have intermittently had what i would describe as 'distorted' taste - sufficient for me to also think something was wrong with what i was drinking or eating - although not necessarily a 'salty' flavour. Fortunately this seems to havd dissipated as i have tapered down so I am assuming it is Pred - but also possibly PMR/GCA related - so hard to tell between all the variables ! But not pleasant at all ...

    Best wishes

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