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Topic: Green Tongue
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future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 1018
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted June 01, 2005 12:38 AM
 
My boyfriend has been complaining of a sore throat all day. His glands are tender, too. I took a look at his throat for redness or white patches and instead I found a lime green tongue! He hasn't eaten anything that would make his tongue that color. We called a nurse and she said it's not uncommon for the tongue to change color because of a viral or bacterial infection, but she had never heard of a tongue turning this color!Has this happened to anyone else?! IP: Logged |
leoelf
Knowflake Posts: 53
From: In My Head
Registered: May 2005
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posted June 01, 2005 07:01 AM
WTF
Wow, I can only imagine how scary that must've looked. I haven't experienced it, but hope he feels better. Is he taking antibiotics?IP: Logged |
fayte.m
Knowflake Posts: 1048
From: ohio
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted June 01, 2005 04:24 PM
There are many prescription and OTC drugs that can do that. Has he taken anything? IP: Logged |
Gooberzlostlovefound
Knowflake Posts: 571
From: and the embers never fade in your city by the lake
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted June 02, 2005 01:18 AM
future_uncertain~No, that is not abnormal. Not extrememly, at least. It's happened to me before. I see an acupuncturist and in chinese medicine the tongue is considered important to assist in diagnoses/treatment. Every time I see my acupuncturist, before she begins with the needles, she checks my pulse and my tongue. I think it's sometimes referred to (informally) as a "coated tongue" and yes it's kind of an unhealthy sign but it in itself is probably not anything to be very worried about. I've gotten it before when I've been sick. I would guess it's related to your boyfriend's current sore throat. Anyhow I'm NOT a doctor but just wanted to say that it's my guess that it's not some horrible illness or anything. Just my 2 cents. IP: Logged |
Gooberzlostlovefound
Knowflake Posts: 571
From: and the embers never fade in your city by the lake
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted June 02, 2005 01:21 AM
But yeah to be safe keep an eye on him. I hope he feels better soon!
[Note: This message has been edited by Randall]
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future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 1018
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted June 02, 2005 05:48 PM
Thank you guys. He's feeling better now, but I haven't gotten an update today on the color of his tongue!IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
Knowflake Posts: 885
From: Stafford, VA USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted June 02, 2005 08:07 PM
I say NO French kissing, Future!!!
 I hope he feels better soon. IP: Logged |
future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 1018
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted June 02, 2005 11:51 PM
LOL, Bluemoon... I won't go near his mouth. It's been cheek kissing for three days!As soon as he's all better he's getting a big, sloppy wet one!  IP: Logged |
Gooberzlostlovefound
Knowflake Posts: 571
From: and the embers never fade in your city by the lake
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted June 03, 2005 04:53 AM
future_uncertain~Glad to hear he's feeling better!! Yeah it is kind of gross, huh? And no, it's not a NORMAL occurence for me, lol! Only happened a few times when I was really sick. (Thank goodness...) Randall~ Why the editing? What'd I do?  IP: Logged |
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