I had a checkup with my PCP today and he checked my tongue which looks like I’ve been licking white paint for a month. He called it “furry tongue” and suggested I suck on some pineapple daily. Not sure what the science is behind pineapples and furry tongues, but I figure it can’t hurt to try! [emoji13]

I thought that a white tongue was a sign of dehydration... I guess other things could cause it to, since your doctor didn’t mention it.

I thought that a white tongue was a sign of dehydration... I guess other things could cause it to, since your doctor didn’t mention it.

White tongues can and do signify dehydration, however, I think the “pattern” of the whiteness/how it looks helps to determine if it’s dehydration or just a “furry” tongue. Mine definitely is of the “furry” pattern/texture haha! Gross ?

I had Thrush on my tongue, which is pretty common after a surgery. This is pretty much a yeast infection on your tongue. My PCP prescribed oral Nystatin to swish and spit (can be swallowed). You may want to ask for a second opinion.

I had Thrush on my tongue, which is pretty common after a surgery. This is pretty much a yeast infection on your tongue. My PCP prescribed oral Nystatin to swish and spit (can be swallowed). You may want to ask for a second opinion.

I’ve used Nystatin for true oral thrush before, which worked great! This doctor was my third opinion (had it in hospital too) and nobody thinks it’s oral thrush. I asked if it was but they’ve said it isn’t looking like it. If it doesn’t go away in a few more days I’ll ask for some Nystatin! Thanks!

I have a geographic tongue, which includes the nasty fur. Aurgh. I'm going to try pineapple!

Just check with your surgeon on pineaple. It has an enzyme that breaks down some of your tongue/ mouth. It may not be ok on a healing stomach.

Edited January 25, 20188 yr by Losebig

Maybe pineapple from a can the kind in its own juice, raw might not be as good for you you.

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