White patches

[scared243]

I've had pain in my mouth and throat for the past few months. I get these spots on the end and edges of my tongue. They are raw in the middle and have a white ring on the edge. I only see these on my tongue. I do not see these anywhere else in my mouth.

I have tested negative for HIV & Diabetes. What is this?

[gracefromHHP]

you were on antibiotics. fungal infections from their use are quite common. It doesn't mean that there's anything seriously wrong with you .

grace

[scared243]

I am terrified. Please help!

My doctor just confirmed my diagnosis as Thrush.

I have been tested as HIV negative (well beyond the testing window) and Diabetes negative. I have not had any sexual intercourse since being tested.

I asked my doctor what was causing the sores on my tongue over a month ago. He told me it was due to my geographic tongue. I tried to explain that I had never had geographic symptoms on the SIDES of my tongue - he didn't listen.

I recent went through a course of anti-biotics which made the "sores" worse.

Now my doctor finally diagnosed me with Thrush. He wants me to wait until I'm done with my current course of medication before starting the thrush medications.

Once again, this has been going on for at least 2 months, but my doctor didn't take note of it until the antibiotics made it flare up more.


My question is this. I have conclusive HIV negative and Diabetes negative test results... WHAT ELSE COULD CAUSE THIS!?!?!?!?!

I am terrified, please help!!!!

[Vance2335]

No I would not be able to. Nothing STD related.

[scared243]

Thanks. Can you give me any suggestions as to what I should ask him to look for?

I have brought this issue up with my doctor before and he is not concerned about the spots. They are all over the sides of my tongue.

[Vance2335]

See a Dr for an exam.