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Oral Lichen Planus: How do you cope with it?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 24 9:33pm | Replies (87)Comment receiving replies
I've had OLP for 5 years now. Nobody local wanted to touch me. Finally went to UF in Gainesvialle, FL to see specialist. She and surgeon did biopsy both prescrived Dexamethasone 0.5mg/5ml Elixir (oral steriod rinse) when have outbreaks. Only use sparingly becasuse will thin your skin.
Also had "Magic Mouthwash" prescribed when having bad episodes/open sores - very soothing. Has to be made up by compound pharmacy. Normally prescribed cancer patients with mouth sores.
Same other above - avoid spicy foods, avoid too hot food/beverages, Happy Tooth great (tried Sensodyne and felt like acid!), avoid sharp foods (cerals, chips, etc) - OR tear into tiny pieces.
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I, too, have been using Dexamethasone Elixir for my lichen planus for around 14 years with great success. When I tried to get my prescription refilled a couple of months ago, pharmacist said it was on back order with no date of resuming. I’m so upset. I had a compounding pharmacy make up a Fluocinonide 0.05% Oral rinse?. I’m not confident on its effectiveness, but I’ll reserve final judgement for awhile. Thanks for reminding me of Magic Mouthwash! I live in the Gainesville area also☺️
I also went to UF and saw a specialist. His recommendation was no mint in and form, so cinnamon and other spices. Take down my stress level. The toothpaste I use is Fennel flavored and I buy on Amazon. I’ve only had one flare up in the past 3 years
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@flpeach is Happy Tooth a toothpaste? Where do you get it, besides Amazon?