Oral Lichen Planus

I was diagnosed with OLP in 1999, with flare-ups every few years. But for the last three years, it has been worse. It started after my doctor put me on Carvedilol 6.25mg x2 a day (Beta blocker). After taking Carvedilol for 5-6 months, the flare-ups started again. Beta blockers can cause flare-ups. Finally, my Cardiologist reduced the dosage to 3.125mg. The flare-ups are not as severe.
The dental specialist recommended Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05% with Lidocaine. It helps sometimes. However, I find that Turmeric mixed with coconut oil helps the most. It soothes the erosion and pain; it helps a lot, but not 100%. Warm water and salt also help. Any suggestions, please let me know.
B.

I have had OLP since end of 2024. I remember the side of my tongue hurt, like I had bitten it, but don’t recall biting it. I was under a lot of stress at the time. I just dealt with the pain of it. Before I knew it, months had gone by and it hadn’t healed. I would cry when eating because everything made it hurt. It was torture, because I had to eat. I went to my dentist who recommended I see an oral surgeon. Biopsy came back with OLP. I had never heard of it before. I had a red lesion on the side of my tongue, and a couple on the inside of my lower lip. I started using a corticosteroid at night. Over a few weeks time, it became less painful. Eventually subsiding completely. I still feel it, but at least I can eat without intense pain.
Interesting though, I had started taking a magnesium supplement last year, and within a couple weeks, my OLP flared up pretty intensely. I immediately stopped talking the magnesium, and it went away again. All the hype over magnesium these days, but for me, it was not well received, because of the OLP.
I recently tried adding Celtic sea salt back into my diet, but after a week, OLP has started back up. I’ll have to stop or cut back again.
For a period of time when no toothpaste was helping, I used essential oils in warm water along with flossing, and that actually seemed to help with the pain. My mouth felt clean and fresh. I have finally found a toothpaste that I can tolerate. Now I use the essential oils as a mouth rinse after gentle brushing and flossing. It seems to be working for me.
I’ve had to give up some of my favorite foods, but this is manageable now. The first year was a total learning curve. Still is, but less so.

@wmcool
I too take Magnesium at night because of sleep issues in place of melatonin. But I was taking it for almost a year before my OLP made it's debut just about a yr ago.
I am a fan of essential oils, Love them in the diffuser and use Frankincense quite a bit for my shoulder/neck area.
I just found one that is recommended through Dr Jockery, a natural medicine guru that addressed OLP , He recommended from Vibrant Blue Oils, (they have a section on Immunity) the Parasympathetic, and I found the Thymus support that I'll try, to support the T- Cell along with a sleep aid oil. I will back away from the Magnesium for now just in case it's not helping.

I am curious what oils you used as a mouth rinse?

I have found that Cleure toothpaste with coconut oil is the least troublesome of the many many I have tried. I did just buy a sample pack of Fygg but haven't' started on them.
A couple weeks ago I came down with Covid and suddenly I have mouth sores I had avoided since before the holidays. A little research of Covid showed (OLP), a chronic inflammatory condition, due to immune system reactions to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and high psychological stress can cause a flare up of OLP. I didn't' see that coming but will be cognizant of these types of things in the future. I am still learning and always searching!

This may be a duplicate.
I got this on amazon for $60 ish.

@suecutuli Thanks, it looks HUGE. How do you use it in your mouth?

I was diagnosed with OLP in 1999, with flare-ups every few years. But for the last three years, it has been worse. It started after my doctor put me on Carvedilol 6.25mg x2 a day (Beta blocker). After taking Carvedilol for 5-6 months, the flare-ups started again. Beta blockers can cause flare-ups. Finally, my Cardiologist reduced the dosage to 3.125mg. The flare-ups are not as severe.
The dental specialist recommended Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05% with Lidocaine. It helps sometimes. However, I find that Turmeric mixed with coconut oil helps the most. It soothes the erosion and pain; it helps a lot, but not 100%. Warm water and salt also help. Any suggestions, please let me know.
B.

@kmm29 hi u saying covid vaccine can flare this. ? shit i was supposed to get one in april now im scared to dont want this shit in my mouth. its one thing after another. i dont know what flared mine. could be evenity for a year i took it done now; could be the first month zepbound. hope not lost 7 lbs. need lose 50 for my spinal fusion not to have too much weight on it. could be had sore dry lips was biting the skin. stupid of me.

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!