Hi Ed, I struggled with similar problems, see my recent post to LynneB in the 'Introduce yourself' threads. I think unless you go through it no one can appreciate how upsetting it to not enjoy food. It is such an important social and culture aspect to our lives. As well as the taste problem it is the unpleasant texture that makes eating difficult. But Davidpa is right, the post treatment phase will end. Although I still can't eat 'normally' yet, I am getting over the psychological problems of not wanting to eat and beginning to enjoy somethings again. I almost feel guilty about enjoying food! It took a while to get my taste of beer back. What a relief when I enjoyed my first pint, I love nice craft beers. But it was a bit like relearning it again. I still can't tolerate wine at all.

Karen, thanks for the acupunture tip. I do rub these area automatically anyway but I will perhaps to it with a better technique now.

Hang on in there both of you. Sally