I would definitely discuss this with your doctor. My dad had Parkinson's Disease for several years before he lost his sense of taste.
The Mayo Clinic has an interesting article on this whi
...Read MoreI would definitely discuss this with your doctor. My dad had Parkinson's Disease for several years before he lost his sense of taste.
The Mayo Clinic has an interesting article on this which includes the statement, "There are many causes for both conditions. Conditions that cause a reduced sense of smell include nasal and sinus diseases, head trauma, aging, cigarette smoking, many medications, toxic chemical exposure, nutritional deficiencies, some endocrinologic disorders, some neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), and even a brain tumor." You can find the full article at
www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge-newspaper-2008/oct-24b.html