Geographic Tongue And Aids

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Geographic Tongue

In a previously answered question you said the Geographic Tongue is not related to HIV. I went to a specialist to have him take a look at my tongue and he told me I had Geographic Tongue. One of his first questions was if I could be HIV positive....

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

I have not seen any published research, documented evidence or even clinical correlations linking geographic tongue and HIV infection. This is not to say that people living with HIV/AIDS cannot present with geographic tongue, but I could probably... Read more »

Geographic Tongue & Timing

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Hiv + Thrush + Geographic Tounge

I've been reading all the posts about thrush and geographic tounge. I too had them but it went... Read more »

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Geographic Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello
This is geographic tongue
Is anyone here with either HIV or just severe stress having a problem with this
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/opath/Cards/GeographicTongue.html
I have this along with some other symptoms
Thank You

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geographic tounge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i found out by my dentist that i have got geograhic tounge.
i have looked it up all over the net and i cant find anything about it. and how it is caused, and if there is any treatment for it, and will it go away. i am afraid to laugh, or talk due to... Read more »

geographic tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there, all. So, I have geographic tongue which seems to be a benign condition. However, I read on the Johns Hopkins site that geographic tongue is an unusual form of psoriasis that is more commonly seen in HIV positive people. I tested neg. at... Read more »

GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE - Check it out!

Posted by Anonymous

As soon as the first Dr. told me I had geographic tongue, I looked it up on the web......This site has pictures to prove it........Check it out and let me know what you think. Looks exactly like what I have in my mouth.......

http://www.usc.edu/hsc/de... Read more »

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