What would cause a taste in the mouth off and on like you have pepper on your tongue?

Taste is so bad as times that it makes you sick to your stomach at times. Taste comes and goes and usually last for about 2 weeks. Taste like pepper and this is odd but the tip of the tongue is basically where the taste is and it has a odd sensation. It is very hard to describe but very frustrating to deal with, and can't find anyone that can help with the problem not dentist or family doctor, but this can not be right it has to be something. Please if anyone can help please advise.

What would cause a taste in the mouth off and on like you have pepper on your tongue?
Is there something that you are eating consistently that correlates to this?





I sometimes have a metallic taste in my mouth.





Dr. Weil says:





I have a weird metallic taste in my mouth that won't go away. Should I be worried?








Probably not. Some antibiotics and drugs, such as those for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, or depression, can cause odd tastes. If you're not taking medications for conditions like these and if you haven't had a thorough general checkup recently, see your doctor to rule out any undiagnosed health problems. Sometimes the flu, heartburn, or very rarely, lead poisoning, can cause the odd taste.





If your doc finds nothing amiss, try your dentist. She'll look for gum disease and will probably check out any existing dental work; as fillings age, they can sometimes break down and alter taste. If those causes aren't to blame, pay extra attention to your oral hygiene. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully at least twice a day and use a tongue scraper to remove the bacteria and debris that can collect on your tongue, which could create off tastes in your mouth.





In addition, not drinking enough water can contribute to problems with taste. Up your intake and see if that helps. You don't have to drink the recommended eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day; my rule of thumb is to drink as much of that amount as you comfortably can--and more than you think you need.





If you rule out all of these possible causes and still have the taste, it might be worth consulting a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. He would view the metallic taste as a sign of an imbalance in your system, such as too much stress, too little sleep or exercise, or a bad diet, which he might treat with a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary changes, and other traditional therapies. Find a qualified practitioner through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Reply:that happens to me.. it feels like you bit into like oregano or something.. im not sure though, i'd like to see the answers that come up though