I have a medtronic pain pump implanted-meds in pump are Dilaudid and Bupivicaine-I had a pump for 9 1/2years with no issues and then Dec 6th 2011 I recieved a new pump due to the battery failure of the old pump. I have had 5 over loads which always occur after a refill. I am having the pump removed this week but I am still having the metallice taste in my mouth that drives me crazy along with being able to smell this metallic odor, I have numbeness tingling weakness and at this time my physicians say there is not enough in the pump to cause any life threatening issues. I am just frustrated at this point. Any thing I can do about the metalic taste until surgery. Thanks
Hello, My first thought would be to check for an oral infection that may contribute to these symptoms. Thrush or oral yeast infections can alter your sense of taste. Your tongue may appear red or have a coating. There may be an imbalance of the natural bacteria in your mouth.  Make sure to maintain good daily dental hygiene. Keep well HY Chat Doctor.  Take some acidophilus. Your dentist can prescribe an antifungal medication such as statin if necessary. See your dentist to rule out any active dental infections that require treatment. An abscess that