I have a medical question.

[BesstR]

This has been going on for about three to four weeks now. I have a constant sweet taste in my mouth. It is mostly on my lips and gums. I have been on the Paleo diet for five weeks. I have done a internet search what I have been reading is diabetis which the VA says I am border line before. It also says low carb diet can cause it. I do not know if the diet I am is is low carb. I need some advice I need to make a doctors appoitment soon. I feel fine actually I feel great since the diet and lost close to 25 pounds. Thank you brothers and sisters for the help.

"Life's journey is not to arrive in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, "Shouting....Holy Shit....what a ride!"

 

[Hoshneer]

I am pretty sure the Paleo diet is pretty low carb. Its not like the Atkins but it's more based of high protein and low sugar.

 

[javajunkie]

no first hand or anecdotal evidence (other than to back up hoshy, paleo is a very carb light format), but GO TO A DOCTOR. seriously, diabetes is manageable and livable if you stay on top of it and face it. hell, so much can have better outcomes if you listen to yourself when you first think, "hey, should i consult a physician?". even if you feel alright, if you have the thought that your body is doing weird things, go get a check up.

 

[hdroadglide]

Low carb diet can result in ketoacidosis. Get it checked out

 

[jdwaynes1980]

It's herpes.

 

[Deadman's Point]

Some misleading info above...

Paleo doesn't mean low carb (fruit, nuts, other starchy veggies). Sometimes the starch in a high fiber veggie diet leaves you with a sweet taste in your mouth. The inverse would be a ketogenic diet where folks get a metallic taste in their mouths. You can always put your good choices into a macro calculator like those found on fitday.com. Companion foods also matter; as an example, just eating a potato can spike your glucose unless you pair it with a high fat/protein food.

Regardless of why, you may have recognized an early onset symptom of diabetes or pregnancy. One is more easily reversible... and it starts with 'd'.

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Some misleading info above...

Paleo doesn't mean low carb (fruit, nuts, other starchy veggies). Sometimes the starch in a high fiber veggie diet leaves you with a sweet taste in your mouth. The inverse would be a ketogenic diet where folks get a metallic taste in their mouths. You can always put your good choices into a macro calculator like those found on fitday.com. Companion foods also matter; as an example, just eating a potato can spike your glucose unless you pair it with a high fat/protein food.

Regardless of why, you may have recognized an early onset symptom of diabetes or pregnancy. One is more easily reversible... and it starts with 'd'.

I tried Paleo and 4HB, but now I do the Cyclical Ketogenic diet and it's as close to zero carb as you can get. I've never had the issues the OP described or what Deadman's Point mentioned. See a doctor. It is critical to reverse both diabetes and pregnancy, both will cost you massively in the future. ;-)

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

It's herpes.

No. Full-blown AIDS.

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[Life in smoke]

^lol


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[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Low carb diet can result in ketoacidosis. Get it checked out

Ketosis != Diabetic Ketoacidosis, by a huge margin

http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketoacidosis.html

 

[BesstR]

Well after two days received my blood work results from the VA. It is not diabetes the doctor says my blood is has acidity levels that are above average. He said it could be the diet I am going to drink more water try to flush my system. However, I had my thyroid removed in 2000 and they need to up my meds with that. I told them three months ago that it was off. So sorry no herpes or aides.

"Life's journey is not to arrive in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, "Shouting....Holy Shit....what a ride!"

 

[Anthony_Joseph]

Well after two days received my blood work results from the VA. It is not diabetes the doctor says my blood is has acidity levels that are above average. He said it could be the diet I am going to drink more water try to flush my system. However, I had my thyroid removed in 2000 and they need to up my meds with that. I told them three months ago that it was off. So sorry no herpes or aides.

"Life's journey is not to arrive in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, "Shouting....Holy Shit....what a ride!"

Remember those cigars I gave you? It's herpes.....

Seriously though, glad your alright.


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[BesstR]

I knew it all along you did it to me.

Thanks Anthony I will feel better now they are adjusting my meds for the thyroid. When it is off I just feel like crap all over hot flashes like my wife. We make a fine pair.

Now get home so we can light one up.

"Life's journey is not to arrive in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, "Shouting....Holy Shit....what a ride!"

 

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

Thyroid removal = MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL diagnoses every time, which you won't get from us. Elated it's not herpes or full-blown aids, or pregnancy even. Best of luck to you!

 

[mcroom]

Glad to hear you have got things under control and your not contagious.

 

[topmstr]

Some misleading info above...

Paleo doesn't mean low carb (fruit, nuts, other starchy veggies). Sometimes the starch in a high fiber veggie diet leaves you with a sweet taste in your mouth. The inverse would be a ketogenic diet where folks get a metallic taste in their mouths. You can always put your good choices into a macro calculator like those found on fitday.com. Companion foods also matter; as an example, just eating a potato can spike your glucose unless you pair it with a high fat/protein food.

Regardless of why, you may have recognized an early onset symptom of diabetes or pregnancy. One is more easily reversible... and it starts with 'd'.

I tried Paleo and 4HB, but now I do the Cyclical Ketogenic diet and it's as close to zero carb as you can get. I've never had the issues the OP described or what Deadman's Point mentioned. See a doctor. It is critical to reverse both diabetes and pregnancy, both will cost you massively in the future. ;-)

This. Same here, i'll cycle ketogenic diet guide-lined by Dave Palumbo (net zero carbs) when cutting weight for a contest. Everyone is different but I usually notice much steadier energy levels and having bad breath when in Ketosis. When it comes to cigars I think my palate might wear out faster when keto but havent noticed a sweet taste, although sometimes someone says my breath is fruity/acetone.

That being said im not diabetic or pre-diabetic and ketosis for non diabetics and diabetics is very different. Wouldnt hurt to get a glucometer and make sure you are not nearing diabetic ketoacidosis or HHS if you didn't want to see a doctor at first. But what do I know, im just some guy on the internet. see a doctor and/or diabetes educator specialist.

edit: just saw update. glad you are getting answers and figuring things out.