Hi all I've just found your forum phew! I was diagnosed with Oral Lichen Planus last week and was told to find a group by Dr as
there wasn't a cure. After reading your discussions I
have believe the other health problems I have may be linked and not just "my age" I'm 58. I was especially interested to read that
abnormal smears feature. I was treated for precancerous cell
around 15 years ago. So now I've just to work out which foods I
can no longer indugle in.
Don't eat spicy foods
I have a hunch cheese, yoghurt , tomatoes , cherries and some chocolate is best avoided.
Don't listen! Avoiding chocolate never did anyone any good!
Annie, I tend to eat what is healthy, and what I like, and only when I have a flare up do I cut back on certain foods.
It really is trial and error. Sometimes you can eat and enjoy someone and the next day realise it has affected the OLP. My best advice is to clean your teeth with Sqigle toothpaste from The mouth ulcer shop online. The only one that doesn't burn your mouth.
Hi Annie
I'm 57 and like you had precancer cells about 15 years ago, I was diagnosed by my dentist with the whitish patches inside my mouth around the same time but didn't realise I had LP then it is really these last couple of years it troubles me, can't eat anything spicy or anything full of sugar also dairy even a glass of wine sometimes, it is a bit trial and error also I have itchiness that drives me mad on my arms and scalp I got some shampoo from the doctor and sweating to, good to speak to you Annie xx
The biggest triggers for me are alcohol of any type, vegetables from the nightshade family (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes (except sweet potatoes), & eggplant), too much sugar (I can tolerate a little)....just can't go overboard. The jury is out yet on grains and dairy for me. I seem to be able to tolerate some of both...but many say to only indulge in non-gluten grains...and they avoid flares.
Thanks Elaine just my luck love my curry, spices & tomatoes -😯
M mm I eat yoghurt & tomates daily basis cheese on toast my go to light supper well looks as though I'll be shifting those last pounds!
How about white chocolate do you thinks I can get away with it
Renee that's my food gone although I try and stay of wheat if I it's avoidable just as well I love chicken & fish I don't suppose I can keep my tartare sauce. On a serious note. Do you know if any research is being done on the possible connection
between LP and pre cancerous conditions (
I find that I can eat good quality meats, fish and poultry without issue. Just have to watch what I put on it. The tartar sauce may be fine...I seem to be able to eat it...but make my own. Mayo, pickle relish and some onion...powdered or finely chopped.
I did not have any pre-cancerous condition...although some on here believe there may be a connection with abnormal smears and developing LP, oral LP or lichen sclerosis. I've not looked into if there is any research going on. It's somewhat rare...although being on these forums you certainly wouldn't think so. I would be more likely to believe there is some connection in all the chemical additives in our foods may have some impact on developing this disease.
Hi AnnieWilhemina
There definitely is a connection between abnormal cells and hpv, as I said I am 57 and have these for 15 years also but recently getting worse xx
Hi just wanted to answer you ,,I don't think it's anything to do with cancer cells ,,,it would not affect you 15yrs on olp & skin Lp comes on so quick iv had it for years also my sister has it ,the profeser who I was seeing had delt with it for years ,he blamed the medication I was on anti inflamertry tabs that I was on ,,,but to be honest ,they don't know much about it ,me I think it's a lot to do with nerves ,if I get stressed ,it is worse ,iv got it in the mouth and skin ,at the mo men it's on palm of my hands an feet an mouth ,but you have to get on with it ,more you worry worse it gets ,,,,,
Hi Elaine thanks for the input, I tend to be a bit on the "sensitive "
side and get easily stressed. I'm on a few different for types of medication for preexisting conditions unrelated to stress.so it's
definitely something to consider. Thanks again Annie
Hi Elaine
I have had abnormal cells which is caused by a virus a virus doesn't go away and does take years to become cancerous it causes cells to change in different parts of the body
Hi Annie, I have had LP for about 3 years now and it was horrible! I got to where I could not eat or talk because my mouth was totally covered in white lesions and my tongue was swollen. It eventually got into my esophagus and I couldn;t even swallow my medications. The esophagus was dilated 3 times and seems ok now. My mouth has cleared up except one spot on my tongue which is raw, but no ulcers. I am hoping this will clear up eventually.
My history: My dentist noticed the ulcers when I went to have a cleaning. He didn't do the cleaning. I was referred to an oral surgeon who said it was LP but there was nothing that could be done for it and there was no cure. I was so depressed, and even more after the lesions got worse. I searched the internet to find help and discovered LP also affects the skin, so I finally went to my dermatologist who did a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and he prescribed medication. It was a trial and error situation to find the medication that would work. I was eventually given Mycophenolate Mofetil in capsule form. I take 500mg twice daily. Ask your doctor to let you try this medication. Maybe it will work for you also.
Hi ladynewby Like you It was spotted by my dentist, and
although I do have lesions on each side of my mouth and a
couple of small ulsers under my tongue and I'm dreading a
really serious outbreak. I know I've been lucky so far and
I still have to make an appointment with my GP
regarding my skin and other bits so that should prove
interesting as they can't blame everything on my age. Thanks for info on the medication. I've just cleared my shelves of
most of my toiletries which was passed on to my sister so no more temptation. Still to try out sqigle toothpaste as
recommended by Wandula and as you say trial & error. Thanks for replying and your advice.
It is important to be referred to a specialist at a dental hospital as most dentists do not have the experience to treat OLP