MVA 72 hrs ago; sustaining grade III concussion; CT scans with IV and Oral ominpaque now experiencing lingering metallic taste. Followup appt in 5-days with neurologist. Appears this is a common symptom of concussions however question how concerned I should be. No other notable symptoms other than what appears normal pain and associated headache which is being treated symptomatically.
Hi there, it sounds like you sustained a concussion during your car accident, and you are now having a metallic taste in your mouth. Though it is difficult to say without seeing the scans myself, it does not sound like there was any sign of any bleeding in the brain or any fracture at the skull base that would make me concerned for a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid leak). A symptom of CSF leak can be metallic taste in the mouth, but it sounds like all your scans were negative for any findings of this. Odd tastes in the mouth can also be a sign of seizure, though again this would be very unusual without any other symptoms and with no visible injury to the brain (like bleeding or bruising) on your scans. Given that the concerning possibilities like CSF leak or seizure are most likely ruled out, I would tend to agree with following up with your neurologist, and to take things easy, relax and let your body heal.