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Diet for lichen planus

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carolyn81368
carolyn81368

Sometimes it's hard to figure out what foods cause LP flare-ups. I'm beginning to think cheese is a problem. Any suggestions?

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  • carolyn81368
    carolyn81368

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    I am embarrassed to go on and on about this, but the inflammation rarely lessens and so I constantly look for information. Flossing twice a day helps.  Also swishing my mouth with water and a couple of drops of tea tree oil each time I eat something helps. I am taking arsenicum album, as many recommend. 
    • worzan
      worzan carolyn81368

      Posted

      How you fibd arsenicum album? Its homoepathy treatment right ? How u find it ?
    • Fiona200
      Fiona200 worzan

      Posted

      Hiya, you can buy in store and online from Holland & Barrett...in fact placed recent order last week and it was on offer. I control my LP by following Paleo diet but notice immediately if I stop taking this tiny little pill...it's certainly made a difference for me!
  • Nanny_mo
    Nanny_mo carolyn81368

    Posted

    Do you have steroid capsules from your consultant? The squigle toothpaste really is worth trying. 
  • carolyn81368
    carolyn81368

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    I have a steroid gel, but would like to avoid pharmaceuticals. I use it when it gets bad. My toothpaste (Biotene) is helpful, but I will look for Squigle as well.  Thanks so much.
  • carol00748
    carol00748 carolyn81368

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    I seem to get the blisters in my mouth whatever I eat or drink, clean my teeth, anything really. From the list of things recommneded, it seems  wheat,  sugar, fruit and vegetables and dairy all can trigger and even meat and some fish! Is there really anything else left to eat? I wonder if it is really these foods or is it just that OLP and LP just flare up and settle anyway, whatever we do. I do think we need to be careful before cutting out great food groups because of the vitamins and minerals we lose too, so would suggest if anyone is considering cutting out dairy for instance that they ask to see a dietician for advice to make sure they get a good balance. 

    Am not sure life without chocolate is worth living!!

    • carolyn81368
      carolyn81368 carol00748

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      Ha! You chocolate lovers are funny! I agree that cutting out a whole food group is not a good idea, so maybe using my head about dairy is best. I'll stick to "real" fully fatted, plain yogurt and unprocessed cheese. Today I had a snack of gluten-free bread dipped in high-quality olive oil. My mouth took it well ... for now, anyway. Thanks for your post.
    • penelope89280
      penelope89280 carol00748

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      My dentist told me to avoid any toothpastes with sodium laureal sulphate.  I now use one of the Sensodyne toothpastes that doesn't have this and I noticed the difference straightaway.

    • trudy98661
      trudy98661 carol00748

      Posted

      I hear & feel you Carol00748

      I have a sign hanging in my kitchen 'Love makes the world go round & Chocolate makes the trip worthwhile!'

    • trudy98661
      trudy98661 carol00748

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      I have to agree... I have oral LP and I really don't think diet is a trigger . It definetly can make symptoms worse though. Chronic stress is a possible trigger for sure as it makes your body produce cortisol. It's incredibly frustrating that so little is known about LP and I don't see this changing unless the LP community explodes!

      Stay away from caffeine, alcohol, citrus, crunchy food, spicy food (you prob already know the drill) , brush teeth with baking soda & take vitamins to supplement your diet.

      You're certainly not alone!

  • anthea040240
    anthea040240 carolyn81368

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    For me, its stress, I think, anxiety, worrying about something., also spicy food.   Although such is the nature of this disease, anything can triggr it off!
  • Nanny_mo
    Nanny_mo carolyn81368

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    Carolyn, I think it must be certain additives in some chocolate . My lips tingle as soon as I eat certain foods. Also , there is no doubt that stress makes the symptoms worse.
  • Nanny_mo
    Nanny_mo carolyn81368

    Posted

    It really is trial and error . Things can seems ok at the time but cause flare up the next day.
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