3 weeks post treatment and still even water tastes like salty slime I'm still trying different food and drinks but it all taztes Awful beginning to wonder will I ever taste food propley again .
Yes you will so don’t despair but it comes and goes. I find even at 10 months that things I enjoyed last week taste strange this.
I found carbonated water very refreshing and at the height of my mouth discomfort I dreamed of glugging a Diet Pepsi.
That Cola diluted a little was wonderful and took all the fur out of my mouth. I still enjoy it but not too much as it’s acid and bad for teeth
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I am 2 and a half years on from finishing treatment and I no longer approach meals with dread. I still can’t taste everything but I am still finding that it is improving - I will suddenly realise I can eat or taste something I previously couldn’t.
I know that from where you are now it all seems impossible, and I remember that awful time so well. I don’t think I could even sip water at that stage, but slowly moved on to custard and soft foods. But hang in there and have faith - it will get better in time.
My thoughts are with you - best of luck.
I am 2 and a half years on from finishing treatment and I no longer approach meals with dread. I still can’t taste everything but I am still finding that it is improving - I will suddenly realise I can eat or taste something I previously couldn’t.
I know that from where you are now it all seems impossible, and I remember that awful time so well. I don’t think I could even sip water at that stage, but slowly moved on to custard and soft foods. But hang in there and have faith - it will get better in time.
My thoughts are with you - best of luck.
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