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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 23 10:41pm | Replies (16)
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@beckdog

How do you treat your Esophageal LichEn Planus, Oral Lichen Planus? What is tissue lichen Planus(what areas)? I have esophageal, oral, skin, and last severe flare up it attacked all mucus membranes of my body. At that time I had also developed psoriasis (another autoimmune disease), which I have never had before. Don’t know if that was triggered by the lichen planus or the strong medications I was on for the LP. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

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sadea0208 | @sadea0208 | Apr 13 9:54am

Hi! You are the first person I've met with ELP, OLP, tissue LP ! The tissue LP is mainly on my legs. I have random lesions on my chest and tummy. I have lost two fingernails also! Like you, my immune system is attacking the mucus membranes in my body!!!
The med's I have are cortisone cream, Dexamethasone 10 day oral rinse and Lidocaine oral gel/rinse. I have not opted to take Dexamethasone/steroids!
I also am scheduled for Esophageal biopsies and stretching in 10 days!!! Ughhhhhh!
Do you have a doctor that has ever seen a patient with ELP? It's so rare! Less than 50 people in the country have ELP.
There is not a physician around me that has had a patient with ELP! 😞
It's so frustrating and frightening.
When were you officially diagnosed with ELP? I was diagnosed a couple of years ago by a gastroenterologist. Honestly, I ignored the symptoms I had. I knew something wasn't right. I was forced to see the Gastro doctor when I developed a severe yeast infection in my mouth and throat.
Things went downhill from there!! 🥺
Have you lost weight? I sure have!
I'm so happy to chat with you!❤️

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 14 7:13pm

@beckdog how are you being treated for esophageal and oral lichen planus? You might find more information about treatment on this discussion:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/erosive-oral-lichen-planus/
And this second discussion talks about home remedies:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/oral-lichen-planus-3/
I hope you can find some answers! Please ask more questions if you like!

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