"OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | HI .. yes my naturopath suggested zinc as well. It is also a time thing. It simply takes time for your tastebuds to regenerate and heal. I am 22 months post radiation, and 25 post surgery. Most of my taste has returned and probably 50 % of my saliva. My sweet is still somewhat illusive. And fruit finally tastes almost normal (minus some of the sweet) Regardless, it simply takes time. I also had acupuncture that helped. But it doesn't work for everyone. best of luck and congrats on getting through it.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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