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I was recently diagnosed with erosive lichen planus. It took me a over a year before someone could diagnose my condition. I thought I was going to go crazy. Fortunately, I was referred to the University of Indiana School of Dentistry in Indianopolis and they were able to diagnose it. While I realize the condition will not go away, my doctor at UI assured me she could help me manage it. I live in Illinois and it was certainly worth making the trip!
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Keep researching the possible triggers of your ELP and treatment options. I discovered the connection between my ELP and my Rx for occasional heart palpitations... metoprolol. I discussed it with my primary physician who had put me on it years ago, and he agreed that I could gradually reduce the dose until I was off it. As a result, the lesions on my back, which I've had for years, have cleared up 90%. And even by oral lesions have improved.