Metallic Taste, Ulcers, GERD, etc. questions - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Isis498 · 11-30-2006, 11:29 AM

I have a metallic taste in my mouth all the time now. And of course the GERD or I wouldn't be on here.

But even when I am taking the meds. (OTC) and feel pretty good, it is still just as bad. The only time I don't notice it is when I am eating. Otherwise it is ALWAYS there during waking hours.

On another note, has anyone tried the Magnesium/Calcium idea on the sticky here? I am sick of the meds, and just started this yesterday, but feel my SX's already coming back, having just finished a box of Prilosec OTC.

Maybe I need to give it more time.

Another question, can ulcers feel similar to GERD? Anyone here had one?

ssborrow · 11-30-2006, 12:58 PM

I just happened to read up on this because I am going in for a scope in both ends soon. Turns out an ulcer can mimic the symptoms of GERD. Who knew? Another symptom was bloating after eating. I woud go to dr. if I were you and tell your concerns. The metallic taste could be blood.

Isis498 · 11-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Nope, not blood, trust me, I would know if that were the case.

kevinla · 12-01-2006, 12:13 AM

I heard the mettalic taste could be blood. I hope it is. It is a lot more likely to go away. But since I have throat problems, it is more likely to be acid.

IS

Sean II · 12-01-2006, 07:47 AM

The metalic taste is definitaly acid. I have had both acid and blood, but the blood you can see in your sputum. I have had the metalic taste almost daily for the past fifteen years.