When do taste buds recover after chemotherapy?

Ugh, yeah, that took awhile and it kind of snuck up one me. I found the only things I could really taste was sweets, so I was drawn to chocolates & deserts! After 3 months, my taste has returned :) So far Xeloda hasn’t taken my sense of taste away.

Good to hear it can come back! I just want to crave a cheeseburger again lol

I am 7 weeks done chemo, and tastes coming back slowly. I have always loved sweets, but now candy snd pastries are TOO sweet! I have cravings for salty olives and kosher hot dogs! Still waiting to savor lobster once again. Just keep trying things, and I believe you will soon get your tastes back!

Yes, just like that disgusting metal taste with Covid, my taste buds were altered with chemo for months. Chocolate tasted just fine:) Hang in there. It gets better.

I used to eat a lot of hot spicy food now a pinch of pepper puts me on fire.

Taste changes after chemotherapy can take several months to fully resolve, with many people noticing gradual improvement between 2-6 months post-treatment. Some find that staying hydrated, trying different seasonings or temperature variations, and maintaining good oral hygiene can help during the recovery process - hopefully others in the community will share what worked for them during this frustrating but temporary phase.