This is my first time in this group.... but unfortunately OLP has been part of my life for about 5 years. I was diagnosed by an Oral Surgeon by biopsy. I then went to the dental School at Indiana University where I received an enormous amount of attention and diagnosis. I came away with 5 different prescriptions. Pilocarpine for dry mouth, Hydroxychloroquine , Dexamethasone, Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Prednisone. I still take the Prednisone when I have a flare only ...but take the Pilocarpine and Dexamethasone daily. I saw no improvement with the Hydroxychloroquine so let it drop. But still in spite of the fact I am under the constant care of 3 dentists ( 2 are my immediate family!) it is a condition that will never completely go away! And I have come to the conclusion that it is entirely up to me to refrain from all acidic foods .. Ketchup is the WORST... cranberries, pineapple, strawberries, salsa, any FRESH fruit. etc etc.
My greatest fear is that the most persistent sore in my cheek will become cancerous. Does anyone have a situation where that has happened?
I highly recommend getting to a Dental School at your nearest University. It was well worth it! Good luck to you all ! PS. I also have Celiac Disease and am Lactose Intolerant.