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Oral Lichen Planus food/drink triggers
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Mar 13 10:09am | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I am new to OLP.
After reading all your posts I have come to the conclusion that I need to manage my OLP better to help prevent my flare-ups. My morning routine consist of one full glass of lemon water followed by a cup of coffee one hour later. I still periodically eat spicy food (just can help it). Apparently these drinks and foods are a no no for OLP. Brushing my teeth with regular tooth past is nothing short of ouch! I know now that there are options for this after reading all you posts. I wish my doctor would have explain this to me when I was diagnosed. My first battel with OLP consisted of leaning over the sink holding my lips away from my gums and dowsing with cool water it was so very painful. The meds that you all talk about have never been discussed while at my doctors appointment so I will be looking into that ASAP. Thank you all very much.
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@gary2026 mushrooms in any form are my flare trigger.
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@gary2026 hi Gary! I too used to start my day with lemon and ginger water. I have had to give up many things I previously loved but there is really no option if you want to control this frustrating condition and not have it turn into erosive OLP. I have also switched from regular coffee to a combination of low acid coffee and roasted chicory. Anything even mildly spicy aggravates my mouth. And I must avoid anything very acidic.
Rinsing with warm salt water and Xylitol has really helped me. And also a dexamethasone oral solution as a swish and spit. NOTE, make sure it is sugar and alcohol free. My doctor initially called in the dexamethasone elixir which has alcohol in it and made my condition worse. Best of luck to you!