I have lost the desire to eat due to the lose and change of taste of foods. Foods I loved in the past now tastes wrong or doesn't taste good at all, this has lead to servers weight lose, not by choice.
I am eating little and trying the often, but it is very hard. Does any one have any tips to help? Food supplements even make me feel very unwell too, I have tried lots of different ones to no avail.
Any helpful ideas?
Sapphie
Hi Sapphie
It must be horrible finding that food doesn't taste the same or as good as it used to and it's not surprising that this means that you have lost the desire to eat.
I haven't been in your position but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. This is probably because this is such an active group that it has fallen off the first page before someone with the same experience has had chance to see it. Replying to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be more easily seen.
While you're waiting for replies you might find this information from Macmillan on eating problems helpful. They also do a booklet on eating problems and cancer which you can download or order to be delivered through the post. It talks about some common eating problems and why they might happen and suggests some practical ways to manage them.
x
Hi Sapphire,
sorry to hear you are not enjoying food and drink and have lost a lot of weight. I’m assuming that this is as a result of treatment? I’ve only had surgery so far but haven’t experienced this. I am due radiotherapy so not sure how this will affect me. All you can do is keep trying to eat little and often and hopefully your taste buds will return soon.
Best Wishes
Karen x
Hi Karen
Thank you for you kind words. I am not taking steroids which has boosted my appitiete a bit, but I still find my tastes have changed a lot due to treatment.
All the best
Sapphie
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