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Posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:05:10
Recently I've gone from being indifferent to catsup (and BBQ sauce, etc.) to having a strong aversion to it. I can't stand even a hint of it now. Or even a smell of it.
And from enjoying baked potatoes to being unable to swallow them. While I still have absolutely no trouble with other types of potatoes.
Do taste buds age? Has anyone else had this experience, other than with a bad experience with food?
Posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 12:21:08
In reply to Are sudden food aversions normal to aging?, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:05:10
Dinah as you've probably read me write here before about 6 years ago I lost my sense of taste and smell. Visted two taste and smell centers on in Washington DC and the other at Wake Forrest Hospital and the verdict was I'd had a virus that attached the neurons in my nose hence no taste as the tongue only has taste buds for sweet, sour, bitter, spicy. Now I actually get scared when it's time to eat. Like I used to love reading and just easting salsa and dorito chips now the any crunchy foods just the thought grosses me out. Someone at the time wrote that depression can cause no taste. So I did extensive google searches and found taste diminishes with age. But at the time 50 something? That's not old. So I don't know what to say. Maybe google also your meds and see if it's a side effect seriously I found that even synthroid can diminish taste and some antibiotics. So I'm in square one. I eat dark chocolate truffles at night for a hint of taste. No more smell the roses for me. How's your sense of smell? Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:45:55
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 12:21:08
I just did a google search and apparently early menopause and early pregnancy have a lot in common. So the sudden food aversions are probably related to hormones.
Bleah. Does this mean years of low level nausea and sudden aversions to foods I previously like? And of course I'll never feel the same way about them again, since I'll associate them with feeling ill.
Sigh. I hope the food aversions don't ever touch pasta. I love pasta.
Posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 21:51:12
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:45:55
Dinah have to add a positive. I know you watch your weight maybe you'll losed a few pounds without trying and develop a healthier lifestyle don't know if you eat healthey or not. I also had early pregancies but normal menopause age. love Phillipa ps let me know if you figure out what's wrong with me?
Posted by Sigismund on May 10, 2009, at 22:10:54
In reply to Are sudden food aversions normal to aging?, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:05:10
What is catsup?
Nothing to do with ketchup?
(Which I gather is tomatoe sauce.)
Posted by Relapse on May 10, 2009, at 23:07:55
In reply to Are sudden food aversions normal to aging?, posted by Dinah on May 10, 2009, at 12:05:10
I haven't researched this one either. I am 54. But right after I started lithium 600 mg several months ago, I don't like real sweet drinks anymore. I used to drink Diet drinks with aspartame. After drinking them for years they are now sickening to me. I didn't think too much about it, because this is probably a good thing for me.
Be well, Dave
Posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 10:10:55
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 21:51:12
I'm hoping to lose some weight from it.
But unfortunately, I've lived several days on fruit smoothies and scones.
A baked potato doesn't sound that fattening in comparison.
Posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 10:14:12
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Sigismund on May 10, 2009, at 22:10:54
Catsup is the same as ketchup.
Around here, tomato sauce is more like blended tomatoes. Not as thick or concentrated as tomato paste, but without the large pieces in stewed tomatoes. More like richer and thicker tomato juice. You use it mainly in recipes.
I still love tomato sauce. It's tomato paste and BBQ sauce that I'm averse to. Sugary stuff.
Posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 10:16:16
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 21:51:12
Maybe you could mention it to your ob/gyn?
I was surprised to see it was hormone related, but I really shouldn't be. It is just like the first few months of pregnancy.
My only pregnancy was in my mid thirties, so it wasn't early. But my first few months of pregnancy had those food aversions. Although they really lasted through all of my pregnancy.
Posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 10:18:02
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging?, posted by Relapse on May 10, 2009, at 23:07:55
If I ever develop an aversion to Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper, I'm in trouble. I rely on their caffeine since I've never developed a taste for tea or coffee.
An aversion to catsup probably isn't such a bad thing. :)
Posted by Gabbette on May 11, 2009, at 12:48:15
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Relapse, posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 10:18:02
>
> An aversion to catsup probably isn't such a bad thing. :)
Don't be so sure, it may start with catsup, but that's a gateway aversion, before you know it will be mustard, and then.. cheeze whiz, relish, it can become a real monkey on your back..You're going in the opposite direction, generally as people age their tastebuds become less sensitive, and they have a tendency toward using too much salt and sugar.. Likely something you already knew
It could be hormonal, (of course this is just..
me blathering) I was thinking of the way hormones
affect your tastebuds in pregnancy.I've had that happen to me, with smells as well as taste
but it always turns out that I'd had a slightly blocked nose for months due to allergies,and I could suddenly smell properly. It's kind of embarrassing, the first time it happened I could suddenly smell the
garbage in the kitchen and it was rank
I was mortified.
Posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 21:48:50
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Gabbette on May 11, 2009, at 12:48:15
Noooooo! Not mustard! :-O
If I ever get an aversion to sour or salty, I'll starve. No, wait. I'll be fine as long as there is yeast in the world.
Hmmm... I'm not sure I did know that. I'm not sure I remember my parents saying anything about that. My father used to make snowball syrup out of his coffee or tea, but he always did that.
I haven't noticed any lessening of my taste buds abilities. My husband now, never did have a good sense of taste. He enjoys eating brussel sprouts!
(Makes Calvin face)
http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2009/04/11/
Posted by Gabbette on May 13, 2009, at 0:45:51
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Gabbette, posted by Dinah on May 11, 2009, at 21:48:50
Ahh Calvin
I didn't even need to click the link.
I know that cartoon.
ditto on the brussel's sprouts
or brussel sprouts..
Posted by Dinah on May 13, 2009, at 21:50:04
In reply to Re: Are sudden food aversions normal to aging? » Dinah, posted by Gabbette on May 13, 2009, at 0:45:51
Just as well, since the link no longer works. It must have been close to thirty days old when I linked it. Beyond that and you need a membership.
I love Calvin. :) And Hobbes of course. I especially love Hobbes.
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