@plezbleevme714
I was constantly on and off antibiotics because of chronic kidney infections. I had thrush chronically from the antibiotics.
I had a terrible case of thrush three years ago that would not go away. I was treated with a few medications but they didn't work. The thrush got worse. I began having burning and lesions in my mouth along with inflammation. I couldn't tolerate mint, spice, acidic foods like oranges etc...
I was then referred to a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist recommended that I have an exploratory procedure done where they put a scope down my throat and into my esophagus etc...under general anesthesia.
I had biopsies done during the procedure.
The pathological results diagnosed that I had Oral Lichen Planus and Esophageal Lichen Planus. (Especially LP is extremely rare.) A couple of months later I began getting lesions all over my legs and a few on my torso that they diagnosed as another form of Lichen Planus. It's extremely rare to have all of these forms of Lichen Planus.
Oral Lichen Planus and Lichen Planus on the skin is much more common. Another form of Lichen Planus is Lichen Sclerosis which occurs in the vulva and the surrounding areas. I fortunately don't have that.
Lichen Planus is an autoimmune disease that attacks the mucus membranes in the body causing the various LP symptoms.
The Oral Lichen Planus can make it very difficult to eat at times. All forms of LP tend to flare up on and off.
With having the OLP, the burning and inability to tolerate spicy foods, mint etc.. never goes away. It generally flares up and down. In my case the OLP occasionally causes burning and inflammation in my lips.
Unfortunately there is no cure for all forms of Lichen Planus.
Thus, you might want to see an Oral Surgeon and have a few biopsies done in your mouth. This procedure is generally how various forms of LP are diagnosed.
I wish you the best! Take care!❤️