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powerwoman
powerwoman

I have been told I have LS but now am wondering if I also have lichen planus.  I keep having eosophagus burning and I have white areas in my mouth, and there is a sore on my lip. This is apart from the awful vagina LS.  I am feeling awful right now and can't sleep due to the pain.  I am going to doctors tomorrow afternoon.  I am absolutely desperate now!  

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  • lynne1945
    lynne1945 powerwoman

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    You poor lady. Try and calm down, I know it's hard. The reflux  and the sore are probably caused from extreme stress. I've been where you are. Stay off your device and try to sleep. Tomorrow mention all your concerns.

    if you actually mean vaginal pain, LS does not affect the vagina but just vulval area including every part of perineal area and sometimes anal area.

    LP only affects inner vulval lips also clitorus and sometimes vaginal canal. That's the one that can be present in the mouth BUT doesn't mean it will!

    They both can affect the skin on the body in different ways but doesn't mean it will for everyone. 

     

  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 powerwoman

    Posted

    For the Lichen Planus in my mouth I have discarded all commercial toothpaste and now brush my teeth with a bit of baking soda.  Next to that I do coconut oil 'pulling'.  And of course there is the every day flossing.   My dentist was very happy to tell me that the Lichen Planus is now under control.  

    Worth a try perhaps? 

     

  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 powerwoman

    Posted

    It is possible the esophagus burning could just be GERD brought on by stress.

    Classic Oral lichen planus usually presents itself with..

    White patches located on the inside of the cheeks, 

    ulcers that appear under the tongue, on the tongue, and on the roof of the mouth. The tongue usually has a lacy white appearance often accompanied by a strong metallic taste in the mouth. 

     Not everyone that has LS gets OLP, but you definitely need to have your mouth checked to be sure.

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