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Oral Lichen Planus

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I have suffered with OLP for 25 years. Never had it been as bad as this flare which is now in the 6 month. Usually had a few patches on my cheeks. Not bad at all. Now it covers my entire mouth, tongue, and is attacking my gums so severely that I can barely gently brush my teeth without a mouthful of blood. I’ve tried everything there is with exception of immunosuppressant drugs other than prednisone. I cannot take hydrochlor or methotrexate due to multi organ histoplasmosis. The best remedy that provides a little relief is coconut oil. Swish about 20 minutes and spit it out!! Short term but it calms my gums around my teeth. I don’t have implants but like I said, this is the first time in 25 years it has attacked around my teeth.
Good luck to you!

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@gypsyblue I sorry to hear that your having such a flare up. I have heard that coconut oil is helpful.
Are you using coconut oil toothpaste too. I've used Cleure for some time now with the best results. But I understand there are coconut toothpaste too.
Something must have started this flareup for you... maybe try only eating a few things that you know are okay for you... stay with that for a few days.
I wish you the best!