Feeling nauseous after drinking water

[Minas Tirith]

Initially I didn/t want to post, because it/s too weird: It's just water!
But after having done an extensive search online I was surprised how many others feel the same way. Just search for "Getting sick after drinking water" and you will come up with pages of results...

To stress, (as many others online) I tried every kind of water, even switched to glass bottles at one time, tap water in different countries, filtered water (a friend had an expensive machine), cold water, water with room temperature, there is NO difference. Today I bought the most expensive brand of water (glass bottle) in organic store - just to try - same result.

It/s better with carbonated water (something several people online with the problem also stated), but I can't really drink much (half a glass and everything is just too bubbly). It/s also better when I put some lemon juice in it, but I can't always tolerate the acid.

What happens is whenever I drink water I get this strange metallic taste and it makes me feels nauseous. The water feels very heavy in my mouth and in my stomach (I don't have Mercury fillings, even thought of that.) No problem with tea or liquids as such - there I can drink copious amounts without any problem.

Anyone knows this problem? Online it is mentioned that it might refer to something with the pancreas, but I feel quite healthy and fit otherwise and also tolerate the fat in Keto quite well.

This has been ongoing by the way, as long as I can remember.

M.T/

 

[Palinurus]

Hi Minas Tirith,

I googled for metallic taste in mouth to get another entry into the problem. The symptom even has a name: Dysgeusia.

The following is one of the results. Source: _http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/oral-care/problems/metallic-taste-in-mouth1.htm (page 2).

Medicines and Other Things that May Cause a Metallic Taste

There are plenty of reasons you may have a metallic taste that aren't related to pregnancy or your sense of smell. Antibiotics and anti-thyroid and neurological drugs are just a few of the medications that may cause dysgeusia. People undergoing chemotherapy and radiation -- as well as those recovering from surgeries where anesthesia was used -- also may report experiencing a metallic taste both during and after treatment. Those suffering from head and neck cancers and other various medical conditions, like Bell's palsy, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease, may also have a persistent metallic taste as a side effect [source: Danoff].

Unhealthy practices like smoking or having poor dental hygiene can also cause a foul metallic taste. Oral infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis often cause gums to bleed. The iron that is released as blood breaks down in the mouth can leave a strong metal taste behind. To prevent this from happening, combat dental disease and bacteria by scraping your tongue, brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly.

Dysgeusia can also be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, like B-12 or zinc, or an overdose of a particular nutrient, dietary supplement or a food containing potentially toxic ingredients. An overdose of selenium -- a mineral found in seafood, lean red meat and Brazil nuts -- can cause a metallic taste. Excessive zinc consumption could also produce this condition as a side effect [source: Srilakshmi].

Perhaps the most serious cause of a metallic taste is clupeotoxin poisoning. This potentially fatal condition occurs after consuming plankton-eating fish such as sardines, herring, tarpons or bonefish contaminated with the toxin. This poison can not only cause one's mouth to taste like metal, but the victim can become violently ill, and approximately 50 percent of cases of clupeotoxin poisoning result in death. Besides dysgeusia, symptoms can include blue-tinged fingers, toes, nose and lips, vomiting, diarrhea, lightheadedness, abdominal pain and a drop in blood pressure [sources: Hui, WebMD].

Even though most common causes of a metallic taste are easily treated, if the condition is persistent, it's important to see a doctor for a diagnosis.

Hope this helps a bit. :)

 

[stellar]

Sometimes I add a few grains of sea-salt just to camouflage the 'taste'. I usually just make teas or add a little liquid chlorophyll which is a little minty. I get what you mean about feeling sick after drinking water.

 

[H-KQGE]

Hi M.T. I suggest that you read the "Reverse osmosis water filter" thread (there's also a link in there for the "Water" thread) and try purchasing one. http://cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php?topic=16479.0

Here's some useful information on the toxins in water. http://waterfilters.mercola.com/drinking-water-filter.aspx

I had this metallic taste concern too (early last year) right arotund the time that I was reading about Bisphenol A (BPA) and other chemicals in plastic bottles on SOTT. I think this was the period when the hemachromatosis thread took off... sometime else to consider OSIT. I resolved it by buying a water purification system (couldn't get my hands on an RO system) which was certified to remove most impurities and toxins in water. Before this, all water gave a metallic taste except for teas and that kind of thing, and plastic bottles tasted the worse. My purification system coupled with a change in diet -paleo at the time - (actually I think it was 2 years ago) solved the problem. So you're half way there already being on keto. Good luck! :)

 

[Minas Tirith]

Thanks for all your suggestions!

I am half way through the DMSA thread who came up in Recent Posts again, and suspect that the answer might be lying there.

Even though my mercury fillings were removed ten years ago doesn't mean there's still heavy metal in me. I joined the Forum when the "Detoxify or Die" period was just over and everyone went Paleo, so I went Paleo, too, without even thinking of detoxifying. As a child I was heavily vaccinated (70s) and when someone mentioned Thiomersal in the thread, that sounded vaguely familiar - and yes, of course, contact lens solution - I used that for 20 years. Plus, all the residue of aspirin and Ibuprofrens, I am sure this is still hanging around, too.

The fish thing in Paulinurus article made me think, too, since I still eat fish (and have always liked it).

I will definitely try the liquid chlorophyll until then, to take the edge off the taste.

M.T.

Unhealthy practices like smoking

 

[3DStudent]

I've had this for a few years. But I would call it more of an asphyxiation or shortness of breath, along with the metallic taste. I use a water distiller and only drink bottled water when I don't have any water distilled. I use glass jars, but they have developed a little rust from the metal lids. I bought some stainless steel jars thinking maybe it's a little iron getting in the water, but I haven't used them yet.

The distiller I use is quite old and it has a red tinge to it. I wonder if my water has a lot of copper and it has stained it? I clean it with some mild acid crystals used for fish tanks, but the red color returns after a few days. I've eat sardines almost daily as a quick meal too. The shortness of breath seems random, but persistent over time. And it does seem to coincide with drinking water, maybe 5 minutes after drinking. Thanks, I have a few more things to consider.