I was wondering if anybody every tastes a metallic or chlorine like taste in thier mouth after pushing far to thier limit on dry holds. b/c i do sometimes and just wondering what it is
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Metallic taste in mouth
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The metallic taste that you are experience is likely to be from the hemoglobin in your blood (lots of iron in that), this is just a theory, but I can't see any other reason other than that you some how are gettin blood in your mouth, where this is coming from and if it dangerous I can't tell. As long as you have a buddie watching over you and that you aren't coughing up any blood :rcard I don't see any reason to panic.
Studying molecular biologi and human fysiologi at Uppsala University, if you need some confirmation that my theory has some ground to stand on.
Good luck with breaking your times! :ko
Studying molecular biologi and human fysiologi at Uppsala University, if you need some confirmation that my theory has some ground to stand on.
Good luck with breaking your times! :ko
I get this on virtually all my dynamic (fins and no-fins) maximum attempts. For me, it's a signal that the end is nigh and I should come up.
I can't recall noticing it in statics, probably because I don't push that hard in static (too lazy), whereas for a big dynamic I push a lot harder.
A few people have speculated to me on whether it's due to being very hypoxic or hypercapnic, however others like Eric Fattah & co. may have more substantial answer.
Cheers,
Ben
I can't recall noticing it in statics, probably because I don't push that hard in static (too lazy), whereas for a big dynamic I push a lot harder.
A few people have speculated to me on whether it's due to being very hypoxic or hypercapnic, however others like Eric Fattah & co. may have more substantial answer.
Cheers,
Ben
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I've had that taste also after pushing myself. For what it's worth here's my theory. At the end of a dynamic push you have an elevated PPCO2. That higher level of CO2 mixed w/ the moisture in your mouth would form a dilute form of carbonic acid, i.e. the metalic taste. As I said, just my guess, but it seems to fit. FYI- It's the same process that forms acid rain.
Jay
I've had that taste also after pushing myself. For what it's worth here's my theory. At the end of a dynamic push you have an elevated PPCO2. That higher level of CO2 mixed w/ the moisture in your mouth would form a dilute form of carbonic acid, i.e. the metalic taste. As I said, just my guess, but it seems to fit. FYI- It's the same process that forms acid rain.
Jay
I think u should ask a doctor or respiratory therapist at least. It could be an early sign of neurological deficit resulting from hypoxia. Like I said, I would ask a professional.
I believe the metallic taste is from extreme carbon dioxide levels. It happens to me a lot during deep dives, and sometimes during CO2 tables. I wouldn't worry about it. I have never had blood nor plasma in my mouth, yet the taste still happens.
Has anyone had a metallic taste in their mouth for longer periods of time.
For example I did some apnea work two days ago and I can taste it at the tip of my tongue right now. It comes and goes periodically, especially if i touch my tongue to the back of my front teeth. (no, no fillings.)
For example I did some apnea work two days ago and I can taste it at the tip of my tongue right now. It comes and goes periodically, especially if i touch my tongue to the back of my front teeth. (no, no fillings.)
No cuts or blood. As i said it comes and goes. A tingiling session on the tip of the tongue also happens. It's ever so slight though.