Eldon:
Hello Brian it is Eldon. When I started my meds back in Feb 2006, I had no taste at all whatsoever. Over time it took care of itself and now I can sit back and enjoy the savor of a well cooked meal. I'm not taking what you are taking though. i'm on Epzicom and Reyetaz.
Oh, and a warm BIG Welcome to the forums. You found the right place! 8)
JR Gabbard:
Recently one of the Truvada "side effects", as listed by WebMd, has really put a damper on my taste buds. Oh my god everything can taste horrible somedays and it's like almost 80% of the taste of something tastes the same no matter what I eat. It's been going on for nearly two weeks. The only thing that fully tastes like itself is Hershey's Chocolate syrup.
Will this go away...it says it's only a side effect? I don't have thrush, already took care of that a few weeks ago.
I'd appreciate any feedback
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I would blame the Kaletra. When I started it back in October, the first month or so everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, tasted horrible, even stuff I love. It was all I could do to force down two or three bites of whatever. Thanksgiving sucked, but I got my tastebuds back for Christmas. This is truly one of the most messed-up HAART side-effects. Green leafy helps a little, if that is not a problem for you. Or, if it is, green tea helps a little if you can get it down.
Hang in there, dude. And welcome! And, I agree with Mark about your Eye of Horus!
J.R. (Pharaoh and CotN freak!)
Life:
Brian welcome... Stay the course and see how things pan out... I am a K boy and never had any of the taste issues, but the "mistaking a fart for something else" has happened a few times... Glad you found the forums my friend.. ;D
allopathicholistic:
Hi Brian and welcome. :) For me side effects were very pronounced in the first 2 weeks of starting meds. For alot of people, the body 'adjusts' - I'd say I was one of those people. Hoping the best for you 8)