Taste changes and dry mouth are really tough side effects to deal with, and many MyMyelomaTeam members have been there too. The metallic or absent taste is a well-known challenge with myeloma treatment — some members even call it "metal mouth."
Here are some eating tips that may help:
- Try soft or liquid foods, which are Show Full Answer
Taste changes and dry mouth are really tough side effects to deal with, and many MyMyelomaTeam members have been there too. The metallic or absent taste is a well-known challenge with myeloma treatment — some members even call it "metal mouth."
Here are some eating tips that may help:
- Try soft or liquid foods, which are easier to manage with less saliva
- Eat cool or room-temperature foods rather than warm ones, as they tend to be more tolerable
- Sip fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated and help with dryness
- Try meal-replacement shakes or protein bars to keep calories and nutrition up
- Use plastic silverware instead of metal cutlery to reduce metallic taste sensations
- Eat small, frequent meals rather than large ones
- Focus on foods that still appeal — as one MyMyelomaTeam member said, "If it tastes good, eat it!" It's also worth asking the care team about "magic mouthwash," which many MyMyelomaTeam members have found helpful for mouth discomfort. A doctor may also be able to suggest appetite stimulants or other supportive medications.
Always check with the oncologist before making significant dietary changes or trying new supplements, just to make sure nothing interferes with treatment.
August 29
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