I can't taste a thing

[tlmoody27]

The past two days I am having trouble tasting my juice. It was fine before that. The first couple of puffs are fine then the taste changes gradually to nothing at all. So then I change to a different flavor, first it's good, then it gradually changes to nothing. What in the world is going on?

 

[harleydiva]

The past two days I am having trouble tasting my juice. It was fine before that. The first couple of puffs are fine then the taste changes gradually to nothing at all. So then I change to a different flavor, first it's good, then it gradually changes to nothing. What in the world is going on?

When I started vaping, I had the same thing happen about a couple of weeks after quitting the analogs. I refer to it as "mud mouth". It lasted several days, then went away. It still happens occasionally, but for short periods...or sometimes at night if I haved vaped a bunch during the day. Consuming lots of liquids seems to help.

It will pass.....but it is frustrating.

 

[markfm]

Sometimes people will change to a strong menthol or similar, just to get flavor during those times. Others will vape some less-liked eliquid.

I've also seen people mention rinsing with Biotene in the past -- I never bothered.

Keep drinking lots of water. The key is knowing that it is common, and does pass, gets less frequent with time (I haven't had a day like that in a long time now )

 

[YoureFired]

When my taste buds decide to take a vacation, a strong menthol or minty juice works.

I also second using up juices you don't like on those days, LOL!

 

[ingerri]

ive been like that for 2wks straight...got some new juice to try but dont wanna waste it if i cant taste it, only one i can kinda taste right now is licorice...gonna get some menthol to try, cant wait till is passes

 

[markfm]

More than a couple days, I'd consider trying a bit of biotene. The other thing I've heard is some people use a tongue cleaner or tongue brush. Basically your taste buds are on revolt. (There are also allergy/sinus things -- much of taste is scent. I have allergies pop up periodically, pollen, where everything tapers off for a bit.)

 

[tlmoody27]

I'll try the mint that I have and use a couple of juices I don't care for til it passes. Thanks everyone!!

 

[BHam]

Same thing as harleydiva said, my taste buds go on a hiatus occasionally but it eventually passes.

 

[wseyller]

Mine went crazy too. Also my wife has no sense of smell but she uses menthol. She can't taste any of the juices I have. I think that is my she has always smoked menthols. Might be worth a try till your taste buds come back.

 

[ingerri]

More than a couple days, I'd consider trying a bit of biotene.

thx markfm...gonna try that i'll let u guys know how it goes

 

[harleydiva]

What is biotene and how does it work?

 

[markfm]

Do an ecf search (the google search window) and you'll get multiple hits, like: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ask-veterans/224836-who-uses-biotene-regular-basis.html
And http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/133359-dry-mouth-use-biotene.html

Myself, I haven't used it, just drink lots of water and vaped through the dead spots early on.

 

[DMF]

Asti recommends brushing your whole mouth with baking soda (as you would brush your teeth), when flavors are "meh'. It is a great remedy and can really brighten up the flavors even when they're not feeling sad.

 

[none]

Moisture help too, if your mouth is dry you won't taste as much, try keeping hydrated by drinking more water.

 

[Ratchet]

I'm at that point today, for the first time. I can't taste my juices, all I'm getting is the sweetness but not the actual flavor. I tried something new today in hopes it will fix itself. I loaded up a carto with unflavored juice! Actually, it tastes pretty good, kinda fresh and clean. I'm using 24 mg PG 75/VG 25 Mix from Myfreedomsmoke and I'm liking it! (Much to my surprise!) Never tried to vape unflavored before, had no idea how that would taste but it's actually good. I think I'll stick with that for the day and hope I have a more flavorful day tomorrow. May load up a tank with unflavored....

 

[potholerepairman]

What is biotene and how does it work?

its a good mouth wash that states to be natural.On an off topic kinda related issue the crest pro-health mouthwash(blue is worst) that also has no alcohol in it seems to stain teeth and not be ada approved.

 

[markfm]

Wow, that is wild (but yes, documented, multiple reports)

 

[potholerepairman]

Wow, that is wild (but yes, documented, multiple reports)

I was only looking up why when I used that product that went in liquid form produced a solid blue paste coming out and came upon that fact.The op please forgive me for this and know that vaping and vaping knowledge is the reason I am here.

 

[BHam]

I always have a cup of water next to me when I know I'll be vaping a lot because sometimes my mouth dries out.

Moisture help too, if your mouth is dry you won't taste as much, try keeping hydrated by drinking more water.

 

[spookyelectric]

Part of it might be your body having gotten used to (and bored with) the taste? I am vaping vanilla lately and the first set of drags is very tasty but it loses its flavor pretty quickly. Maybe some flavors are extra volatile? I saw some green tea liquid at the PV kiosk and I was intrigued, but it seemed to have very little flavor when the guy let me try it.