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I had this problem earlier in my diagnosis and lasted about 6 months. I can tell you it does get better. What I did when I found something that I could eat and the taste was ok I bought lots of that item. I kept a list of things during that time and when my husband and I went grocery shopping those items were on the list and I lived on them. However now I don’t have that side effect and I can eat and drink what I want. Even now certain things I use to like it took sometime for me to go back to eating.
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October 26, 2025 (edited)
How has myeloma treatment affected your sense of taste?
Yes, changes in taste are a common symptom experienced by people undergoing myeloma treatment. This can manifest in several ways, and you're definitely not alone in dealing with this frustrating side effect.
Myeloma treatments can cause
- A strange metallic taste in Show Full Answer
How has myeloma treatment affected your sense of taste?
Yes, changes in taste are a common symptom experienced by people undergoing myeloma treatment. This can manifest in several ways, and you're definitely not alone in dealing with this frustrating side effect.
Myeloma treatments can cause:
- A strange metallic taste in the mouth (some MyMyelomaTeam members call this "metal mouth")
- Mouth sores
- Difficulty swallowing
- General changes in how foods taste
Another potential cause is oral thrush, a yeast infection that can develop because stem cell transplants and steroids suppress your immune system. This fuzzy white fungus can grow on the tongue and create an unpleasant taste along with discomfort in your mouth and throat.
These taste changes can make eating unpleasant and affect your nutrition. If you're experiencing this symptom, it's worth mentioning to your healthcare team. They can check for oral thrush or other treatable causes and may have suggestions to help manage the taste changes while you're going through treatment.
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