why isnt my tongue the pretty pink it should be???

[blessed1968]

I have been suffering from a thick sticky type film on my tongue for about a year and a half now. It is like white and yellow (I know sounds so disgusting), but I have tried everything from scrapping it with my tongue brush with zinc paste, too trying to rub it with a wash cloth so hard it has bled before!!! What is going on ? I don't have red bumps or white thrush on my lips or cheeks or any of the other symptoms I've read about. The only thing I do see that is remotely similar is the fact that I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia  about two years ago and began taking meds.  I am curious is our tongues in-fact the window to our own health? Help, anyone with any suggestions send me a thread. God bless, and you all have a wonderful holiday.

[wannabefree330]

Its possible you have a fungal infection also.  This can be treated with either oral anti-fungal medication, or a rinse.  In babies,it's referred to as 'thrush'.  Go see your dentist and they can treat you.  If they think its worse they will refer you to a specialist.

[scottma]

The described condition appears to be elongated filiform papilla with extrinsic stain, which is consistent with hairy tongue. Etiology of hairy tongue is not established yet. However, there are certain predispoing factors contributing to the entity. Namely, cigarette smoking, antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs, metabolic , endocrine disturbance. Seeing an oral pathologist or oral medicine specialist is advised.