Hello, every time I look in to some kind of new disease and see the symptoms I get paranoid because sometimes I have some of the symptoms.
So I was looking at HIV today because I stumbled upon a video about someone living with HIV. As I was looking at the symptoms I started to get worried because three of the symptoms that caught my eye were
- White Tongue
- Rash
- Blurred Vision
Now there is a possible chance that I have all of these because my tongue has had a white coat on top of it but it has never hurt or anything. I just figured it was because of my hygiene. (never really worried about it)
Then there is the possible rash, I have always what I had assumed was acne on my back for as long as I can remember. But now I'm wondering if it is a rash related to HIV. Also there is the blurred vision, the past two years I realized that my vision was getting kind of blurry. I just figured it was staring at the tv and computer for too long. It got so bad that I had to go get glasses because I couldn't see in school. I have had them for a year now.
I'm wondering if all of this is just a coincidence or could I actually have HIV. I have only had sexual intercourse with one girl in my life and I have been with her for 2 and a half years now. But I had the white tongue and back acne before we started dating.
Please tell me what you think. I know for sure that I am most likely going to go and get tested just to be on the safe side.
So I was looking at HIV today because I stumbled upon a video about someone living with HIV. As I was looking at the symptoms I started to get worried because three of the symptoms that caught my eye were
- White Tongue
- Rash
- Blurred Vision
Now there is a possible chance that I have all of these because my tongue has had a white coat on top of it but it has never hurt or anything. I just figured it was because of my hygiene. (never really worried about it)
Then there is the possible rash, I have always what I had assumed was acne on my back for as long as I can remember. But now I'm wondering if it is a rash related to HIV. Also there is the blurred vision, the past two years I realized that my vision was getting kind of blurry. I just figured it was staring at the tv and computer for too long. It got so bad that I had to go get glasses because I couldn't see in school. I have had them for a year now.
I'm wondering if all of this is just a coincidence or could I actually have HIV. I have only had sexual intercourse with one girl in my life and I have been with her for 2 and a half years now. But I had the white tongue and back acne before we started dating.
Please tell me what you think. I know for sure that I am most likely going to go and get tested just to be on the safe side.
Hi Zionikk,
I don't think you have HIV. Your symtoms are not specific and you have not indicated that you've had any of the "classic indicators."
Yes, get tested if you have any doubts. Remember, you can only get HIV if she has HIV or you were exposed by some other method.
Then, STAY OFF THE INTERNET! Really, there is a lot of misinformation out there and it can scare you. If you have doubts, see your doctor.
Hope it helps.
I don't think you have HIV. Your symtoms are not specific and you have not indicated that you've had any of the "classic indicators."
Yes, get tested if you have any doubts. Remember, you can only get HIV if she has HIV or you were exposed by some other method.
Then, STAY OFF THE INTERNET! Really, there is a lot of misinformation out there and it can scare you. If you have doubts, see your doctor.
Hope it helps.
If you've had that rash for a while, depending on the type of rash it may be anything. If its more severe I'd say have a doctor check it out and see if maybe it's Psoriasis or possibly Rosacea. The white on your tongue is not that concerning, it's called Thrush a small yeast infection on your tongue that could be caused by medication but in rare cases it COULD possibly be a sign of diabetes or HIV. I actually saw a little thing on The Drs they did on Thrush and it's usually normal. The blurry vision is a cause for concern though unless it's a simple matter of bad eyes and I'm thinking you may want to get tested for diabetes? Any other symptoms you've had by chance? If your that concerned go to an optometrist (eye doctor) and by doing x-rays of your eyes they could determine what exactly you may have. All in all though I understand how it is to be paranoid, i'm the same way unfortunately lol. But if you had the other two symtoms before that should definetly be a rule out for HIV. You gotta relax kid :)
Well after doing a little more research, I think I am going to stop calling it a rash and just go with it as being acne. Because the rash related to HIV is much worse then what I have and it is only on my back and shoulders.
I notice that I only get the white tongue if I am thirsty and my mouth is dry or do not brush my teeth, I think it's from sleeping with my mouth open.
The blurred vision may just be because of my long exposure to the light from TVs and Computers. It also runs in my family.
My girlfriend has had sex with a guy before me and she did sleep with someone when we broke up once. But she doesn't show any signs of HIV and no one in her family has it. Plus I had the white tongue and stuff on my back before we got together.
But diabetes is a possibility because I drink a lot of pop, it's my main beverage. I barely ever drink water.
I hope everything is alright because we are a month away from having our first child and we just got engaged.
I could possibly post a picture of the stuff on my back.
I notice that I only get the white tongue if I am thirsty and my mouth is dry or do not brush my teeth, I think it's from sleeping with my mouth open.
The blurred vision may just be because of my long exposure to the light from TVs and Computers. It also runs in my family.
My girlfriend has had sex with a guy before me and she did sleep with someone when we broke up once. But she doesn't show any signs of HIV and no one in her family has it. Plus I had the white tongue and stuff on my back before we got together.
But diabetes is a possibility because I drink a lot of pop, it's my main beverage. I barely ever drink water.
I hope everything is alright because we are a month away from having our first child and we just got engaged.
I could possibly post a picture of the stuff on my back.
Here is what my back looks like:
http://imgur.com/lhqvM
It's been like this for over 4 years.
http://imgur.com/lhqvM
It's been like this for over 4 years.
That's definitely just your everyday back acne ^-^ If it's irritating or you just want it gone try some proactive wash? But see, you didn't need opinions! You just realised that your overreacting :P Diabetes is a small possibility but normally only if your having other symptoms such as fatigue, frequent headaches and even more frequent urination. Possibly even fever like symptoms or sores around your feet/legs that won't heal.
And btw congrats on the engagement! Hopefully you two have many happy years together and healthy babies :)
Thanks, I hope your right. I'm still curious about why my tongue is white though.