OLP and Swallowing Problems

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Does anyone here with OLP have any difficulty swallowing food or liquids?

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Hi , yes this is my main symptom and led to my diagnosis of oesophageal LP. I had an endoscopy and biopsy plus barium swallow to diagnose. I then had two stretches by endoscope with an inflatable balloon. These were able to open up the scarred tissue to a certain extent. This has made it easier for me to swallow and food doesn't now get stuck, although I still have to be careful and chew thoroughly. I will probably have to have this done again in a couple of years. Suggest you request biopsy as this is only way to diagnose with certainty.

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I went to my MD couple of years ago with this problem and she said i have gerd and the swallowing problem was due to inflammation caused from that. I did have an endoscopy with no results. They weren't looking for LP Though. I rarely get indigestion or heartburn but was prescribed Omeprazole to be taken daily. No improvement.

thank you for your reply. I'll definitely have another discussion with my MD.

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Same thing happened to me. They jump to conclusions about Gerd. I didn't have it either. Next they thought it was eisinophilic oesophagitis and did a biopsy. This confirmed LP in the oesophagus which I was told is very rare. Surely common sense that if you have it in the mouth it's a good bet it could be elsewhere! Insist on a biopsy and that they look for LP. Good luck.

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Thanks so much, i appreciate the help!

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Hi Cookie, i have a problem swallowing as i have had choking sessions 4 times ,had ambulances and Doctor and it is from my Olp, but since that i have been using LDN Low Dose Naltrexone and i have had 3 weeks almost clear in my mouth and my throath is better too, i had a problem finding a Doctor who knew about LDN, it is used for autoimmune diseases Lichen , MS ect, i have tried most other meds steroids ect, so i am hoping this will see off this terrible OLP, just Google LDN to see info....

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Hi,Patrick,i've had a couple of choking sessions myself....scary.

thanks for the info. The LDN really sounds interesting and i will read up on it. Just the fact that you have had 3 weeks almost clear is very promising!

thank you for your input!