White Tongue Could I Have AIDS

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For those worrying about their tongue being white

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Here's some pics of Hiv/AIDs patients with thrush (or white coat on tongue). Go to the HIV/AIDS section

http://www.afraidtoask.com/std.html
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Question regarding the white patch on tongue

Posted by shuda, 1 Reply

I dont know as yet if I am HIV +ve or -ve. I have a white streak along the sides my tongue and it is not painful. It can be scraped away easily and I have removed it. I dont have any other symptoms. I have a habit of chewing tongue and cheek.
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why white tongue is not going away.

Posted by Anonymous

i know a girl that is hiv positive. I never
had sex with her, but i think that she is mad
i'm afraid that she might have injected
something in me. if she wants to get me
infected she can easily. after two weeks of
seeing her i had ver clear and... Read more »

White Tongue & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected oral sex with a woman whose hiv status I am unsure of. It was at the tail end of her period but saw no blood anywhere. We did have intercourse as well but we usd a condom. The following morning I notice a white coating on my... Read more »

For those with tongue questions

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Do U think everyone here has white tongue and or hiv?

http://www.bmezine.com/pierce/02-tongue/off001.html

I highly doubt it.

Take the test @ 6 weeks, 12/13 weeks, and 6 months if u dont trust your 12/13 week result Read more »

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white coating on the tongue

I am getting white coating on my tomgue.Is it related to HIV? Morning I scrape off the white coating and then forms again in the afternoon. What is the reason for this? please advise what tests need to be done. I am also getting bad breadth. I am...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Having dragon breath and a white "tomgue" (whatever the hell that is) are not reasons to be concerned about HIV. If you've placed yourself at risk for HIV (unprotected sex or sharing IV needles), that's a reason to worry... Read more »

white tongue HIV

I have a white tongue and I am worried about having HIV. I gave oral sex to a person of unknown status on December 30th. It only lasted a few minutes and he did not cum. 6 days later, I had a painless sore throat. I started to read all these forums...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Oral sex has been and remains a low-risk activity. Your bleeding gums can increase the risk, but your partners lack of ejaculation lowers it. In my opinion, we are right back where we started. Not a lot of risk. I do not think you need to... Read more »

White tongue

Dr. Feinberg,I have noticed the back 1/3 of my tongue is white. I never really noticed it until I took an HIV test. While waiting for my results I spent a few days reviewing a list of HIV symptoms on the CDC's website and came across...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It's not thrush. Lots of people have coloration on their tongue-- it's normal.... Read more »

Coated Tongue

Dr. Reznik:Im HIV+ and I have coated tongue (white). I have been brushing my tongue with a solution of 50% water and peroxide. It seems to be better at least in appearence. My question is: Should I brush my tongue every day or how often? Thanks for...

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

Grady Health System

Dear F.J.: You should brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth. I would recommend against using a 50% hydrogen peroxide solution and suggest that you use Peroxyl, a diluted, *flavored* antiseptic rinse that is available in most drug stores... Read more »

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