Who Gets Coated Tongue

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Coated tongue

Dr. Young I belioeve that I am starting to get coated hairy leukoplakia, in teh mouth, but am not sure, I was wondering what the cd4 count for some one who gets hairy leukoplakia. Does this generally come alone or are there more symptoms that I...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

The bottom line is this-- if you think that you have OHL, you should see your doctor. Any speculation about your CD4 is just that, speculation. BY... Read more »

white coating on the tongue

I am getting white coating on my tomgue.Is it related to HIV? Morning I scrape off the white... Read more »

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White coating and ulcers on tongue

First of all, I want to thank you for providing this very valuable service. So many times people... Read more »

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Positive Days

There's a sore on the back of my tongue. I look in the mirror and stick my tongue out as far as I can and I still can't see it. I can feel it, though. Every time I swallow it feels like someone is squeezing my tongue with a pair of pliers, and... Read more »

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Coated Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Do any fellow HIV + peoples know what causes coated tongue(overgrowth of papilae)? I use a tongue cleaner and brush, but every morning it's still there. I dont suffer from dry mouth and feel somewhat o.k., and it doesn't cause any pain. I heard once... Read more »

coated tongue is not thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello. Ive seen a lot a lot of people concern about having their tongues whited. They say i brush it and the next day is the same, is this hiv sympton? NO. One thing is trush that appears like white patches in your tongue and other parts, that CAN... Read more »

RealityPlease do not sugar coat this

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hello, I have been HIV positive for two years. My CD4 is 330, viral load is 3K and CD% is 29%. I just took a very stressfull, high management, high paying job in a company with travel. They do not know my status. I am not on meds. How long will... Read more »

tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

is it true that severe stress can make your tongue white?

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