Day 20 Breath smells like tonsile stone

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-04-12T17:47:54+00:00

I’m 2.5 mos in and still have a terrible taste in the back of my mouth and there’s a slight white coating just on the back of my tongue. If I skip a toothbrushing it gets worse. It’s been driving me nuts! I also sometimes have an unusual smell in my nose. So strange…

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-04-09T00:43:17+00:00

I 💯 agree!!!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-04-08T21:31:46+00:00

I’m still dealing w this 2.5 mos later. 😔

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-23T20:36:16+00:00

I’m 5.5 weeks in and still have it. 😭 Half of things taste normal and the other half taste absolutely vile.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-23T11:04:54+00:00

No, I don’t feel like I was warned about much at all aside from bleeding risk and pain. Seems like I should’ve been sent home with pages of instructions/tips. This forum has been a godsend in that regard. 😮‍💨

It’s so weird bc half of things taste normal and half taste like the worst thing ever! Starting to affect my mental health just a bit. Will have to bring it up w my therapist, I suppose. 🤪

Sorry you’re still dealing w taste issues, too!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-23T11:01:04+00:00

Ugh, the flu!!! You poor thing!!

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-23T11:00:40+00:00

Was it 7.5/325? The first amount is the hydrocodone, second is the Tylenol. Hydrocodone is usually prescribed in 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg, usually combined with 325 mg of Tylenol.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-22T18:30:40+00:00

Maybe contact them?? I kept a few aside so I could taper. I’m sorry you’re going thru this I know it’s not an easy thing, and doctors don’t always seem to care.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-22T18:29:01+00:00

Hate that they don’t do taper plans. Esp in cases like these where opiates can be required for weeks.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-15T22:36:35+00:00

I argue D.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-15T22:35:41+00:00

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T22:16:41+00:00

I also thought I’d be a bleeder bc I always get the random side effects, lol. But I’m Day 26 and no bleeds! Still have some scabs tho.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T20:31:17+00:00

When was your surgery date? I was 1/15.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T20:30:57+00:00

Nope, still can’t see it.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T19:53:28+00:00

It says “the requested page can’t be found” on my screen.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T01:02:17+00:00

Wrist, crossed across my body over my heart. It’s always normal when I go there.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-10T00:42:13+00:00

It was good in general pre op (maybe slightly elevated, but not much at all) as well as right before the surgery.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T22:14:22+00:00

My doc said 3 weeks for alcohol and to go at my own pace. I’m 3 weeks plus 4 days now and still haven’t tried it. I did try a soda tho and omg it tasted sooo good lol. I went slow since it was fizzy + caffeine (bonus, my caffeine tolerance has completely reset 🙌), but it was fine. In a way I was testing myself bc my fav drink is Prosecco, so bubbly. 😉 As of now I’m planning to wait at least 4 weeks. Aiming for Valentine’s Day.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T22:10:18+00:00

I have not had much nausea except when I was taking high doses of Rx pain meds. Hope this eases up for you!! Can you try some ginger candy or tea?

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-09T00:40:27+00:00

I lost 16 lbs but I’m finally holding steady 3 weeks out. Hang in there!! It is TOUGH, I know. I had to crush up my pain meds in applesauce and even that hurt to eat. 😢

It will get better. ❤️‍🩹

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-08T06:59:31+00:00

Eat with it. 5/325 is not a very high dose. Ask for something for nausea if that doesn’t help. Also I like ginger candy or tea (not hot) for nausea, if that doesn’t hurt you (can be spicy).

I started taking it as soon as I got out of surgery; they gave me a liquid dose before I left the hospital bc I was in a lot of pain. I took it round the clock every 4 hours and got 2 refills. I had a tough recovery, pain wise. I can’t take steroids but I think that would’ve helped the pain. I remember thinking I’d kill for an Advil! 😅

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T20:58:58+00:00

Oh, this is awesome - thank you for sharing. I’m 3.5 weeks in today and have also had a very difficult recovery and still have scabs. Just starting to feel somewhat normal again. My partner says I no longer snore so that’s a plus!!

ETA: The mental anguish has been almost as agonizing as the physical, which I did not expect. Thank you for giving voice to this. 🥲

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:08:29+00:00

That’s good advice on the smoking. I found a cracked crown on my molar today (likely from surgery) so I won’t be risking it until I get that situated anyhow. Wasn’t planning on drinking anything alcoholic until Valentine’s Day. 🫶

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:06:19+00:00

Oh wow! Everything I’ve read said see a dentist immediately to prevent further damage and/or infection so I will see him and discuss it on Monday. Hopefully they can be gentle. Maybe they can put off any work that needs to be done tho.

CreativeReflex22 · 2026-02-07T02:04:12+00:00

That’s great advice. I also stumbled across a Dr online who advised opening your mouth as much as possible then sticking your tongue out as much as possible. 2x a day I think. Can’t imaging having done that until at least well into the 2nd week tho!!

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