skygal3 0 #1 January 11, 2003 I guess I don't want to go to the doctor about this, it is not really a big deal, just a question that I have about something that has been more and more apparent...I bit my lip this morning, only after I tasted metal did I realize I was bleeding. My blood is extremely metallic, and I am wondering if this is normal. I remember what blood tasted like before, yes it was a bit metallic, but this morning all I could taste was metal. It was as if I had a screwdriver in my mouth or something. A few weeks ago I dropped a glass and I had a piece sticking in my foot. After that started to bleed a bit, there was an overwhelming smell of metal. The weird part is I have a nickel allergy and cannot tolerate certain metals on my skin or well, in my mouth. (plastic forks at my house!). I do not eat meat, and I also cannot take anything with zinc because it makes me faint. Oh geez. What the hell is wrong with me!! Anyway, so I guess my question is whether it is normal for my blood to be so metallic tasting and smelling for that matter. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #2 January 11, 2003 adding to say the only thing on the web I can find is from a vampire website saying blood rich in endorphines tastes less metallic. So maybe my problem is not so much medically related as it is related to me needing to get more excitement in my life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #3 January 11, 2003 I dont know much,but i do belive thats Iron you can taste.It makes the redblodcells stronger,you get it if you eat alot of vectables..You also get it from vitaminpills. I have never thorgth of the tast of blood,but when you mention,your rigth(i just cut my leg of to have a taste). I belive you could find more info about this if you look on the net for bleeders Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #4 January 11, 2003 Terminator 4, He's Baaaack, and now he's female!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgross 1 #5 January 11, 2003 yes... my blood tastes very metallic. it is normal. Q: Are you a Doctor? A: NO, but I did stay at a holiday Inn express last night! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidp 0 #6 January 11, 2003 a quick search on google brought this up using the search of "metalic blood" www.sugarcube.net/sykur/darkdisco/coldsweat.shtml i don't have a clue as to what the song means but perhaps there is some basis to it? With courage being greater than your fear, jump into the unknown and enjoy the best that life has to offer. coldsweat.shtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #7 January 11, 2003 Quote yes... my blood tastes very metallic. it is normal. How can you tell?Are you normal?But then again i also taste metallic,so okay let just call it "normal" Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidp 0 #8 January 11, 2003 glad i added the addy, im not sure how to attach or link,,, sorry With courage being greater than your fear, jump into the unknown and enjoy the best that life has to offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #9 January 11, 2003 hint: to make a clickable link--- I'm deleting this and pm'd you instead. you just can't add instructions without it becoming an actual linkJ -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #10 January 11, 2003 Go here for markup help. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #11 January 11, 2003 Off the top of my head, Faber is right...it is iron you can taste. The iron is a key component in the structure of RBC, specifically in hemoglobin, and the process by which your RBC transrport oxygen throughout the body. Not sure, but I believe that someone with an iron deficiency has a higher propensity for anemia...can anyone clarify this further...maybe you want to adjust your diet...sorry not a doctor or biology major.."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #12 January 11, 2003 I thought an iron deficiency was anemia? this I do know about blood, it is supposed to stay contained in your skin, unless poked with a big needle for giving blood purposes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #13 January 11, 2003 Thanks for telling my point as i would like it to say,just not that good at english yetI were looking after Lollie,who aktualy write/understand Danish pretty well,but havent seen her for a while.So she couldnt translate it for me.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
