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Original poster

A salty taste in the mouth - why?

26 replies

LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 14:54

For the last few days at the back of my mouth and throat I've constantly had a really salty, slightly sour taste.

Does anyone know why?

I'm sure it's nothing serious, it's just annoying as I can't taste things properly and it's slightly unpleasant.

A bit of a tickly throat too, but no cold or anything has developed and it might not be connected.

OP posts:
jooseyfruit · 09/07/2009 15:11

is it snot?

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:18

Feels quite dry back there!

Different taste, though.

OP posts:
PuppyMonkey · 09/07/2009 15:20

You're not pg are you?

DesperateHousewifeToo · 09/07/2009 15:22

Problems with your sinus'?

Are you using eye drops?

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:28

Puppymonkey - I might be! I'm on the 'two week wait' as I've heard it called here. Why? [excited emoticon]

Desperate - no sinus problems, no drops. But thanks!

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DesperateHousewifeToo · 09/07/2009 15:38

Ooh, maybe preggers then . It was more a metalic taste for me though.

Have a look here. A few possible causes.

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:40

Well I almost said metallic...

Off to look at linky!

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FigmentOfYourImagination · 09/07/2009 15:41

have you been swallowing ?

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:42

Ooo - that's a bit scary.

[LaT Runs off to hide her head in the sand].

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TheChilliMooseOfDoom · 09/07/2009 15:43

FigmentOfYourImagination, that is exactly what I was thinking!!!!!!!!

PuppyMonkey · 09/07/2009 15:43

Hey - preg test time I think.

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:44

confused... I have been swallowing but not in any unusual way. Why?

[LaT feels an icy chill]

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FigmentOfYourImagination · 09/07/2009 15:45

lol

i mean special swallowing. Although I suppose not if you are TTC

DesperateHousewifeToo · 09/07/2009 15:45

metallic taste

My first sign of pregnancy was feeling queasy and not being able to face a cup of tea or coffee.

Good luck with test. Let us know....X

TheChilliMooseOfDoom · 09/07/2009 15:47

Lol at special swallowing. She's talking about swallowing as opposed to spitting.

PuppyMonkey · 09/07/2009 15:48

I had a funny taste, went off tea and couldn't face bananas. When I first got pregnant, not when swallowing...

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:51

Ooo figment. Now I feel a little naive

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Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:52

Oh. and no. ATM every sperm is sacred.

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FigmentOfYourImagination · 09/07/2009 15:53

lol

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 15:54

Puppy and Desperate - regrettably, far too early to test...

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DesperateHousewifeToo · 09/07/2009 16:05

Oh damn, can't stand to wait will just have to wait with you then

Try having a coffee, see if you like it

Original poster
LaTrucha · 09/07/2009 16:11

Ooooooo Now I'm really impatient.

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Modribor · 16/04/2011 16:33

More causes of salty taste:

  • GERD
  • bile reflux after gallbladder removal
  • gingivitis
  • tooth extraction or other dental work
  • whitening toothpaste
  • steroids, NSAIDs, antibiotics or other meds side effects
  • tonsillitis
  • Sjögren's syndrome

Here are more causes of salty taste in mouth

Modribor · 16/04/2011 16:34

More causes of salty taste:

  • GERD
  • bile reflux after gallbladder removal
  • gingivitis
  • tooth extraction or other dental work
  • whitening toothpaste
  • steroids, NSAIDs, antibiotics or other meds side effects
  • tonsillitis
  • Sjögren's syndrome

Here are more causes of salty taste in mouth

ilythia · 16/04/2011 18:05

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh

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