change in taste

[ahershberger]

I am 6 days post-op and my taste buds are different.  Food and drink doesn't taste the same.  Has anyone else experienced this?
Alison Hershberger
RBHR/Dr. Cook/Aug.4, 2008

[xocy]

Most likely your medications.

Mike

Bilateral
Dr.Gross

[takilasunrise]

Yes, painkillers dull your senses along with the pain.  I noticed when I was on Tramadol before my surgery, my hearing was dulled and I had to keep asking my family to talk up louder.  I noticed the hearing loss in my mom, too (she takes the same painkiller). 

[ginnie]

yeah.. odd side effect .. I thought everything tasted wonderful (but then after the hospital food what wouldnt !! :)   )  ,, I did notice a marked increated in my smelling .. I detected every little scent !