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After Getting Melphalan How Long Does It Take For Food To Start Tasting Normal Again? If Ever.

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kansas City, MO

All food taste and smells the same to me. Really don’t have much of an appetite. I am at day plus 25.

April 30, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Shipmate Chad, it took me about 4 to 5 months. I thought I’d never eat again because I wasn’t hungry and everything tasted horrible. I tried to drink protein shakes and instant breakfast drinks. Don’t give up the ship, it will come in due time. Patience is the key. God bless you.

July 16, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had my Stem Cell Transplant in 11/3/2022. It took about 4 months before my taste buds snapped back. Trust the process. Stay hydrated.

April 30, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I remember after my SCT that everything tasted pretty awful. I lost 15 lbs during that time. It did take a few months for things to start tasting normal. I am a year out and food tastes wonderful now. Be patient...it will happen.🙂

April 30, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

The Naturopathic Dr I saw suggested Zinc Lozenges before meals. It helped me. Ask your Dr about it. I had to seek a naturopathic Dr outside of my oncologist office because I could not get suggestion from him.I live in middle Georgia. The Naturopathic also recommended the salt and baking soda water mix to prevent mouth sores as this creates a more alkaline environment. For me having a poor appetite I had to request my caregivers only bring me very small amounts of food at a time. Seeing a full plate made the decreased appetite worse. I hope this helps someone.

May 20, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It took my husband 2-4 months. Fairlife Protein shakes were a must.

April 30, 2023

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