I have LP Along my spine, especially lower back, in my mouth and in my esophagus.

I can deal with all except for the esophagus, because it has caused strictures in the last 4 years . I’ve had 5 endoscopies with dilations within the last two years. Currently being treated with budesonide at night mixed with honey. Also, intermittently treated with fluconazole, which really helps w the candida (which actually causes as much discomfort as the LP) Everything in liquid form, I cannot swallow pills.

I’m trying lysine mixed with the budesonide at night. It seems to help.

I now avoid wheat and dairy bc allergic rhinitis but I think it actually helps LP.
Recently avoiding potatoes due to PSA .

I hope to learn Self Dilation technique w bougie this coming year w dr Alexander at Mayo - I don’t want to be put out all the time for endoscopies w dilations.

Also recently had covid for first time w sinus infection.
Was on Amox and paxlovid.
LP was better after that ( as well as the psoriatic arthritis so I stopped Otezla)

If anyone else has esophageal strictures due to Lichen Planus, I’d love to hear what has worked and what has not!