Dry mouth bitter taste menopause
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i have an extremely bitter taste in my mouth all the time which i think is due to dry mouth- although it doesn't feel dry. I also have dry lips on and off. After plenty of tests and unsuccessful medications (omeprazole, nystatin) I am putting it down to menopause. I am 55 so possibly post menopausal. HRT didn't stop it and I developed menopausal symptoms while taking it that I didn't have before so I came off. Please - has anyone else experienced this? If so what did you do and will it go away??? I have had it for over a year.
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Gigi368 philippa38924
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I have it too.. post meno also. I chew gum because it seems nothing helps. I do rinse with baking soda water after I brush my teeth, it helps a bit but not much although my teeth and gums seem to like it.
Mine is worse if my stomach is acting up.. I'm not sure if there's a connection or not. I get nauseous pretty easy these days and I notice it more. Have you tried any moisturizing mouth wash? It didn't work for me but maybe give it a try and see if it helps..
philippa38924 Gigi368
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Hi Gigi- Thanks for your reply- it's so reassuring to find someone else who has it too. I was fearful that it was some strange complication from covid and that I was on my own. I just hope that if it is due to menopause then it is a natural thing and hopefully will go once my body adjusts! How long have you had it ? Have you tried HRT? It didn't stop it at all for me so I stopped. am currently waiting for an ENT appointment so will see if they can suggest anything-I'll let you know.
Yes I've tried lots of different mouth washes-I ought to have shares in Boots! The one that works best for me is Colegate- the minty taste seems to hang around for a least an hour after and masks it.
Gigi368 philippa38924
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No HRT for me, I have a history of fibroids and family history of breast cancer. I've had this awful taste for about 2 yrs now, (I had a hysto in my early30s but kept my ovaries, I finally got a hormone panel and I'm most definitely post meno, and ready for it to be over, about 7 years I've been going thru it, I'm 54.) Thought it was thrush and did 3 different treatments to no avail, ENT swore it was my stomach causing it and put me on a stomach medication that actually made it worse. My mouth also burns, some days are worse than others. I need stock in the chewing gum companies bc its the only thing that helps.. I've not had covid so I'm sure its probably these stupid hormones or lack of.
philippa38924 Gigi368
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I'm the same! Although I've not ever had any problems in the past! The fact that it fluctuates (but never goes) is a sign that it must be hormones playing a part! surely once it settles it will go. Nature can't be that cruel- can it?
I can't fathom it- when I wake in the morning and my mouth is dry probably after sleeping with my mouth open , its not so bad. Yet during the day its only by making the saliva glands work that I get any relief! We need to hear from someone who had the same but now its gone!
Gigi368 philippa38924
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I have so many health issues going on at the same time this one is the least bothersome for me. 3 auto immune problems, thyroid eye disease, rheumatoid arthritis in my elbows, and borderline graves disease, it seems my thyroid can't make up its mind what its doing. Add heart problems, that I've had since I was born and now this ridiculous menopause with its billion symptoms and I never know what symptom belongs to which issue. I'm also taking care of my husband who is in a nursing home, for the last 18 yrs bc of a near fatal motorcycle accident and has massive brain damage and now my Dad who has severe blockages and the aortic valve isn't working, I'm heading to pick him up in a few min to meet with the surgeons to figure out what they're going to do bc he's 81 and open heart surgery is risky for him.
To say I want to stay under the covers and never come out is an understatement..
I just want to feel better, I'm not giving myself enough care bc of taking care of everyone else and I think its just making these meno symptoms even worse. We need a magic wand to wave and make it all go away! I pray you can find an answer and get relief!!
philippa38924 Gigi368
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oh Gigi- I am so sorry you are having such a bad time! You must be a Saint to be looking after your husband and your dad! I promise that if I find a solution to this I'll let you know! Sending lots of live!
corinne62311 Gigi368
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GiGi im sorry u have such full responsibility, i too take care of my elderly father as well as disabled relatives its so hard not to get frustrated i am thankful to have this group so i know im not alone . yes the mouth issues are bothersome and i have chalked them up to hormones as well. sometimes taking care of yourself means just staying under the covers and not answering the phone or email. dont feel guilty. you cant give what you dont have .