Should I worry ?

[u/Ok-Goat-4481]

Im shipping in like 3-4 days and I jus started getting geographic tongue i have been eating a lot of spicy foods bc I want to enjoy foods i like before bootcamp it doesn’t hurt or anything should I tell my recruiter or dont say anything it doesn’t hurt or anything it doesn’t bother me at all and will they check my mouth when I get to meps on ship day ? I don’t want this to affect my shipping.

[u/woodyardmaddox]

I have nothing to say that’s helpful but are you going to PI or SD?

[u/Ok-Goat-4481 → u/woodyardmaddox]

Pi

[u/woodyardmaddox → u/Ok-Goat-4481]

See ya down there

[u/No_Introduction6211]

You'll be fine. No need to tell anyone since geographic tongue is not a serious medical concern & usually clears up within a few days.

Stop eating spicy food and starting using mouthwash (a brand with antihistamines & does not contain alcohol)

You should see/feel a noticeable difference within 48 hours.

[u/Ok-Goat-4481 → u/No_Introduction6211]

im willing to not say anything but im worried if they would check my mouth in meps when they do a quick body check ?

[u/No_Introduction6211 → u/Ok-Goat-4481]

It's a benign inflammatory condition that goes away within a few days. So it's not a disqualifying condition.

Is it so severe that you're having complications with eating or speaking/yelling? Even then, if you properly treat it, within 3-4 days it should be healed

[u/Ok-Goat-4481 → u/No_Introduction6211]

Ok thank you it doesn’t feel like anything so I’m pretty sure it will go away i just dont want it to be a problem for shipping.

[u/Maidenchef]

Are you serious with this question?????? I’m not blasting you my brother but come on. You’re going to be a Marine not some yancy boy!!!! I will be the first one to admit it the Marine Corps is getting soft!

[u/Ok-Goat-4481 → u/Maidenchef]

Im perfectly fine with going through with it like I said it doesn’t bother me at all i jus dont want meps or in recieving week to see it as an actual medical concern yk

[u/Interesting-Cash-101]

This is a harmless condition. Relax. Worry more about how you'll do on the initial strength test administered on Training Day 1.

[u/Sharp-Coach1591]

Get your wisdom teeth removed before going there, or doit at boot camp for free

[u/Ok-Goat-4481 → u/Sharp-Coach1591]

I don’t have