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Esophageal Lichen Planus

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 11 2:53pm | Replies (108)

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@daisy46

Yes I've had it for a number of years. Being treated very successfully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, with dilations which have progressed to being only needed every 4 months. I am able to swallow quite well now, having been blocked regularly previously with just about any foods, although I always have a sore throat.
I have LP in a number of areas and so am also being treated with methotrexate which appears to be effective except I find it hard to get over other infections when taking. Am also somewhat tire but that could be from blood pressure meds.
I consider the dilations to be magic!
Hope you have luck with yours

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Thank you for your response and help.
The Gastroenterologists I see wants to do dilation on my esophagus. He told me there's a risk of my esophagus tearing! It's frightening to me.
Do you know anything about the risk of tearing the esophagus?
Thanks again!