Extreme Salty Taste In Mouth For 20 Days! (Page 4) (Top voted first)

I'm a 51 yr. old female who woke up on April 7, 2011, with an extremely salty taste in my mouth. When I tried to drink water to wash it out, it was like drinking salt gargle water. Nothing I eat or drink makes it go away. I can't stand to put anything in my mouth that is salty because the salt taste already in my mouth makes it almost unswallowable. Prior to that day, I have only 2 regular medications that I take daily: Lisinopril 40 mg( increased from 20 mg in mid November) for high BPas well as HCTZ 25 mg(been taking Lisinopril for 8 years) and 1mg of ropinorole(generic for Requip) for RLS (taking for almost 6 years). I also take black cohosh twice a day for hot flashes and night sweats(last menstrual cycle was Sept. 2010). On March 18, I started taking a 10 day prescription for NOHIST for a sinus inflammation, as well as FLONASE and a cough medicine. I had taken both the Flonase and cough medicine years previously, but had never had the NOHIST before. I finished the NOHIST and had no other symptoms. I had also been following a nutrition plan since mid- February losing 2-3 lbs. per week, eating lots of protein, and walking 2 miles 3-4 times a week on a treadmill at the gym. I was feeling good and my energy levels were good. I had been drinking 5-6 glasses of water daily and then after the salty taste, I could hardly drink one glass. I ended up with a UTI because of the lack of fluids that I wasn't able to drink, and then had to take Cipro for 3 days and drink (salty) cranberry juice. Yuck! I also had lab work done and it showed a positive on the A & A and also a positive on the IGG. With those results, I was referred to a rheumatologist (which could take months to get in to see) and my primary care doctor changed by BP med to Triamatrene 75 mg and HTCZ 50 mg. Its been 5 days on the new BP med with no change yet. My willpower to make myself drink and eat is slowly eroding. I know that if I don't keep drinking that I could end up seriously dehydrated and in the hospital, with who knows what other problems. My doctor doesn't want to see me for 6 weeks and I still don't know when I will get an appt. with the rheumatologist!!! I have searched everything I can think of on the internet, without any hope of what it could be. I am a teacher and mother of three daughters who need me to stay out of the hospital! I hope that you can come up with a possible cause or direction that will find answers and soon! So I challenge you to find an answer, and in the meantime, drink a glass of water with about 5 TBS. of salt in it and drink it, at least 3 times a day and also swish it around in your mouth continuously and then swallow it!!!! The only time you won't taste it is when you go to sleep. And its the first thing that you consciously are aware of the instant that you wake up! Then think about having to do this for at least the next 20 days and then maybe you will have an idea of how I am feeling!!!!! Desperate!!!!!!!!!

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I will be praying that the Lord would heal you as He did me and that you will be able to give Him all the glory for your healing. The healing began on the 9th of December, just about the same amount of time that you have been dealing with the saltiness. God bless you and come to your aid.

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Oh Sara. Thank you so much. I have another friend praying as well.

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Developed salty taste recently after being hospitalized for dehydration. Also, gall bladder surgery March 13. It is also causing nausea.

HELP!

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been on augmentin for two weeks with no luck.. going on 4 years with the salty taste. no answers from anybody..

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I have had a salty mouth for 3 years, no help from any doctor, have been on augmentin and several other meds, no infection. Was diagnosed with sjogrens that attacks endocrine system saliva glands, tear ducts, thyroid, etc. There are medications that can help the saliva flow which might help is a decrease flow in saliva is the problem . The main one sjogren patients use is Evoxac. I have been to two National Conventions for Sjogrens they call themselves moisture seekers. And most people were help with Evoxac. It did not help me because my saliva glands were already destroyed by lymophocite cells before I was diagnosed. At this point I have forgotten what real food taste like or plain water. It taste like the ocean.
Sjogrens is diagnosed by a painless biopsy of the lower lip. Hope this helps someone.

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In response to tasting salt everytime you drink something, I experienced this for about 2 weeks. I tried drinking more water, thinking that I may be dehydrated, but that did not work. So, I started going over my medications and researching the causes on the internet. Come to find out, taking 2 carbonic anhdrate inhibitors(anti-convulsant)medications, was what caused the constant salt taste in my mouth. Needless to say, I discontinued one of the anti-convulant meds. and I am back to normal. The two medications were: Topiramate(Topamax) and Zonisamide(Zonegran). Upon researching these to medications I also discovered that you should not combined two carbonic anhydrate inhibitors, for they may cause Major reactions together. My doctor was in total agreement. I do hope this information is able to help some.

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I have the solution (Sorry for bad english, i write from hungary). I had the same problem for two days, when i realized that i drink to much water(over 3 bottles mineral water). no metter you feel thirsty, don,t drink much, until your mouth is back to normal. believe me, it helps.

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Dear Kay....I know exactly where you are coming from. Only the tip of my tongue burns whenever I drink water or eat about anything there is. It does seem to hurt or burn more when I eat sodium or eat food that has a tart taste, like lemons, etc. I am now going to a wellness doctor to see if he can help with no help from my primary physician, ob/gyn and ENT doctor. The wellness doctor said that since my mouth is full of tooth fillings from back 25 years ago, I could possibly have too much mercury in my system. We are doing blood work for that. If that isn't the answer he suggested accupunture to reset that nerve in the area of the tongue...then maybe put me on steroids to see if that helps. I feel your pain. I am perfect health and really do not have any major ailments. But this burning tongue about gets the best of me. There is a taste and smell clinic in Washington that I have inquired about, but that will be my last resort. Just drinking water itself sends me to the moon. This is the weirdest thing that I have ever had. Hope you find help as well.

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I have had the salty taste really bad for about a month now, I have recently had more of my stomach removed due to ulcers and scar tissue blockage and I now have only 1/3 of a stomach, I do believe it has something to do with your vitamins and minerals, I know that I am extremely anemic and I had just started to eat again when this salty taste hit. I can't stand to put anything in my mouth for the tast and yes sleep is the only comfort from this monster.

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Have had extreme salty taste four years, have lost a lot of weight. I drink so much my blood sodium is low and have been told to cut back, impossible! Even if water taste like ocean, when I am stressed my mouth turns to fire. I was told a Southwestern Medical school that the dryness caused by Sjogrens like lupus has destroyed my salivary glands and my brain interprets the dry tongue as salt. To urge me to drink. I have been to many doctors and talked to people even in Canada and cannot find an answer. Am going to try bio-feedback.

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Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control your body's functions, such as your heart rate. With biofeedback, you're connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information (feedback about your body bio. This feedback helps you focus on making subtle changes in your body, such as relaxing certain muscles, to achieve the results you want, such as reducing pain.

In essence, biofeedback gives you the power to use your thoughts to control your body, often to help with a health condition or physical performance. Biofeedback is often used as a relaxation technique.

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Mayo Clinic site has a deal of information about bio-feedback

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I have hada bad salty taste in my mouth for about 6 months now. I cannot taste sweet things .a slice of yellow or white cake tastes as it was made with salt instead of sugar. Everything sweet tastes nothing like it should. I have been taking mirapex, celexa and simvaststatin for a few years, and never had the salty taste. I drink 16ozs, diet ice tea everyday. Also, a cup of coffee in the morning. I drink 8 Ozs. Of water at bedtime plus water through out the day. I saw an ear, nose &throat dr.who couldn't help with my problem. He prescribed Hugh amts. of zinc to be taken for 3 months, but that didn't work. I forgot the amount of zinc, but it was way over the top.

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This salty mouth thing is really getting old and I have only had it for a week or two. I have just one question of those who have replied...do all of you have hypertension?
I've been on Lisinopril for over two years now and have just been advised by my GP to increase the dosage to 40 mg daily....since this started I have reservations about continuing with this med....lemme know what you think.

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I have been experiencing this salty taste also and i am not debydrated, i drink water. I dont take no potassium but my dr. Wants me to get a ct because my lymph blood work is elevated. I may have an infection of the salivary glands????because otherwise i feel well as can be except for my everyday pain. I am on 10mg methadone tabs a day for the last few years and this is fairly new. About a few months at least. Will find out this week hopefully

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Got the extreme salt taste in my mouth too. Had it for about 2 months now. Off to the docs in the morning to see if he will substitute my 20mg Lisinopril for anotherhypertension drug...

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Kay.. i dont see where you answered what the cause of your issue was? I have the same problem and although i force myself to drink plenty of water, i certainly dont enjoy it. I am uncomfortable all day with the constant taste of salt and my partner doesnt seem to understand and its causing problems in our relationship. My doctor and dentist couldlt find anything wrong .. but wondering if i should go back? Its been two weeks now and it seems to be worse than ever. I have a few t rips coming up that i was looking forward to but now am worried this 'situation' will ruin both vacations.................

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I am a 63 year old me and I'm having a salty taste in my mouth. This is been going on for several months. My doctor is not concerned about it. I am on a lot of meds. After discussing it with the doctor he says don't worry about it. Is this something that happens when you get older? Should I even be concerned about it?

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Please let us know if it works.

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I do understand. I have had extreme salt taste everyday for three and half years.
I do not have a solution, but do have an answer why. However, it is not very
encouraging. I even talked to a dentist in Canada that works with Phantom taste, and she did not have a solution. keep in touch if it resolves or you find an answer.

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