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Gum disorder resulting from Auto Immune diseases
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 27, 2023 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
@hlab27 Thanks for your replies. Diagnosis was no problem. Had OLP for 8-9 years. The problem: no treatment. My tongue and lips are so swollen that my speech is affected. Inner cheek so swollen that I am biting it continually. Been to top-level specialists in Boston + NYC. All say: it doesn't look bad. I guess there is just nothing can be done about this.
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Your OPL symptoms must be very uncomfortable! Has any treatment been attempted? My doctor prescribed a mouth rinse that helped to some extent. I noticed additional improvement when I took a long course of prednisone for another condition. In addition, there was some symptom relief when using a baking soda based toothpaste that my dentist explained changed the pH level in my mouth. OLP is, apparently, a chronic condition that probably will not go away but can be managed with these types of measures. I hope you find some relief soon!