I have the same thing going on after using Zicam for 3 days (the spray) and now I have what feels like a large canker sore alongside of my tongue which is the side that I sprayed the Zicam. I can't imagine that this is just a coincidence. It hurts really bad and has made eating a challenge the past couple of days. I have stopped using the spray and it is starting to get better. I love Zicam and have found that the spray works wonders, and this is the first time that I have experienced this. It's an unfortunately side effect.
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I have that exact problem right now. Wondering how long before they get better and go completely away. I am miserable!
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Dissolved one at 8:30 am this morning, it is 2 pm now. Taste in mouth is awful no matter what I try. Help, Thanksgiving is a week away.
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I have the same symptoms and my Doctor at V A Medical center said no more zicam when I used soft tabs never really had this problem but one bad experience with oral spray never again. Has your problem resolved it's self over time as my Doctor said it should?
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I have had this happen as well. I always used soft tabs and aside from a little metallic taste no problem. I tried oral spray about 4 or 5 times and tounge has a oily grayish film and senitive gum issues. Doctor at V A medical center said stop taking zicam and once it,s run it's course those negative systems should go away. It is better a month later but not back to normal. Kerry
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I have never gotten enough taste back after using Zicam lozenges to enjoy food. I doubt that there is any way to get restitution for this, but I know that I am owed it.
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I have had a strong burning sensation for several years. When I went to get more Zicam I noticed that the self was bare. I thought is was proof that Zicam was an awesome OTC medication. Later I found out that Zicam was linked to loss of smell and taste. The only temporary relief has come from sucking on lemon drops and using dry mouth oral rinses. The relief is not complete nor does it last long. I's appreciate any information regarding a lasting remedy.
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I took the Zicam Oral Mist for two days and since then have experienced a bitter/sour taste in the mouth. About 5 weeks. Did your taste disturbance ever return to normal and how long did it take if it did?
Thanks for any help you can give!
Kerry
Thanks for any help you can give!
Kerry
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The roof of my mouth is painfull after using zicam tablets. I thought it might have been connected to my sore throat but Docs say no. There are no sores.
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I started using zicam a week ago for a cold. My cold is almost gone but yesterday I went to eat and I couldn't taste my food and when I swallowed my tongue and throat felt like it had been scalded but I have not ate or frank anything hot all week. When I looked in my throat it looked very very red on the roof of my mouth and throat. I have not used the zicam in days and my throat still feels scratchy and strange and I can't taste it's very scary. I sure hope these symptoms that appear to be a chemical like burn will go away and not be permanent. I read that someone still had these symptoms a couple weeks later. Very very scary. I will not use zicam again ever.
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I have the exact same symptoms as you sore roof of mouth and when I looked my whole throat and roof of mouth looked burned and red. No sores but it feels all scratchy and almost like I scalded it with hot drink . My cold is gone so I'm sure it's the zicam . Really hope this goes away quick
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I feel like I'm going to die. My tonsils and the size of golf balls and growing, throats hurt when swallowing, I took 1 packet of powdered crystals....
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