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Hi, I have OLP also. I also have LP on my skin and Esophageal Lichen Planus, which is incredibly rare.
I was diagnosed 3 years ago with all 3 types of LP.
Through trial and error I learned I couldn't eat spicy foods not even a tiny bit spicy, stronger mint flavors, sour, acidic foods such as pineapple etc...
at times I can't even tolerate the acidity of an avocado, mint toothpastes, black or white pepper, raw onion, sometimes salt or even teriyaki sauce.
OLP tends to flare up and down. Stress, illness etc...effects the immune system and can definitely cause flare ups because all types of LP are an autoimmune disease causing the immune system to attack the mucus membranes in the body.
Also irratation in the mouth can cause flare up, even the bucal (cheek side) cups of the back molars can rub against the inside of the cheeks causing irritation and swelling.
I hope this helps you!
Take care❤️
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I also have it in my esophagus . Long story to go with it. I pray that you have good luck in the treatment they do.
@sadea0208 I was recently ex w/ a rare & aggressive variant of mucosal lichen planus. It has attacked my body head to toe (literally from my scalp to the bottom of my feet). If I followed the thread, I think you may also have this type of LP?
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Hello, I have OLP and now suspect I have the Lichen planus in my oesophagus.
When I start to chew and swallow, I get an incredible 'thump' of pain in my upper chest, I then unable to swallow and I get the hiccups. After that I can swallow the food. Does that sound anything like what you have experienced?
I had a telehealth call with my local hospital, and I had to give up when after explaining these symptoms, and that I have been diagnosed with Oral Lichen Planus and that I feared it has spread further - the doctor declared " never heard of it".
Such is the level of understanding here.
Thanks