I haven’t posted on here for some time, but find myself back because I’m so worried about this symptom. I have had a fear of brain tumours for a long time of and on, but this latest symptom has taken me right back there.

For over a week now I have had a sweet taste in my mouth. I’ve had a metallic taste before, but never this sweet taste. My food all tastes normal, but when I’m not eating I can taste the sweetness. It’s like I’ve eaten loads of jelly sweets and they’ve got stuck in my teeth. I’ve checked my teeth, but nothing there.

So basically I’m frightened that it’s because I’ve got a brain tumour (I do have other symptoms, like dizzy zaps).

I saw the doctor who didn’t really say what it was. She did say it may be because I’d had a cold, but I’ve never had this after a cold before.

Can anyone relate?