Libra96
09-01-21, 19:56
Hi all,
This evening my partner said he had a metallic taste in his mouth. He then proceeded to ask if this was a Covid symptom. I googled it, which I know I shouldn't do considering I have terrible HA, and it did come up as a possible symptom. However, it appeared as a rare instance and most of what I saw referred to post-covid or food having a metallic taste. I'm still really worried though. It seems that metallic taste can come from a variety of things, but one thing I noticed is that it can be found in connection to loss of sense of smell. Needless to say, I'm in full panic mode that 'other symptoms will develop'.
For a bit of background info, we socialised with a couple of households at Christmas (as this was allowed at the time) but were still careful. None of the people we socialised with had or have any symptoms (but I do know you can be asymptomatic). This was over a week ago. He has been to work this week, but he works in construction so is outside and keeps at a distance from people. He also wears a mask and gloves for much of the work he does. But I of course can't guarantee he hasn't touched anything someone else has, etc. Although I will say he is extremely meticulous about washing his hands.
He is in his mid-thirties and a former smoker. Also, he's had a particularly hard time at work this week. Temperatures have been below 0 and he's been outside the whole time. He said that in itself has made him feel run down.
Anyone have any advice and do you think it is something to worry about?
This evening my partner said he had a metallic taste in his mouth. He then proceeded to ask if this was a Covid symptom. I googled it, which I know I shouldn't do considering I have terrible HA, and it did come up as a possible symptom. However, it appeared as a rare instance and most of what I saw referred to post-covid or food having a metallic taste. I'm still really worried though. It seems that metallic taste can come from a variety of things, but one thing I noticed is that it can be found in connection to loss of sense of smell. Needless to say, I'm in full panic mode that 'other symptoms will develop'.
For a bit of background info, we socialised with a couple of households at Christmas (as this was allowed at the time) but were still careful. None of the people we socialised with had or have any symptoms (but I do know you can be asymptomatic). This was over a week ago. He has been to work this week, but he works in construction so is outside and keeps at a distance from people. He also wears a mask and gloves for much of the work he does. But I of course can't guarantee he hasn't touched anything someone else has, etc. Although I will say he is extremely meticulous about washing his hands.
He is in his mid-thirties and a former smoker. Also, he's had a particularly hard time at work this week. Temperatures have been below 0 and he's been outside the whole time. He said that in itself has made him feel run down.
Anyone have any advice and do you think it is something to worry about?