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I have had Lichen planus (oral) for nearly 2 years now--can cope with the discomfort--but have a very metallic taste in my mouth which means any food tastes fairly bad.Very few meals are enjoyable now which is very depressing--I am fighting it but nobody seems to know anything that helps.
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME THING__METALLIC TASTE????
AND THE ANSWER IS?????
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kim12266 richard92537
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if u havn't already tried them there are steroid lozenges or mouthwashes u can try to help with the metallic taste
richard92537 kim12266
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Mmmmm thanks for that--have tried Betamethazone -strong steroid but it upsets my stomach a bit and leads to extreme anxiety--food a problem but try hot garlic prawns in oil or mediun chicken tikka
sabine14457 richard92537
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Hi Richard , I have been diagnosed with oral Lichen Planus a couple of weeks ago. The symptoms started 6 months ago. The worst part of it all is the metallic taste in my mouth . I agree it ruins my meals , takes the enjoyment away , so frustrating. Since this is new to me i have no answers . I will be following this forum for answers. Someone suggested "cellcept" medication. Another person says medical marijuana oil manages there symptoms. Since this is so new to me i am still having a hard time believing the diagnoses.
Hope you find some answers.
sabine14457 richard92537
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I just read that some people are getting relief from a mouth rinse called "dexamethasone"
richard92537 sabine14457
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Must try that--have tried Betamethazone a strong steroid but it had an undesirable effect on me --very anxious symptoms!!---Can't win!!!--Let me know if you find something
sabine14457 richard92537
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Just came back from doctor . I have some other symptoms happening in my throat, not sure if you do. I have a raspy dry cough and hoarse voice box. Doctor thinks i have acid reflux happening at night when i sleep . So i am going to take Pantoprazole Magnesium for a month. My lichen planus symptoms and throat problems started at the same time . Will be interesting to see if clearing up the acid reflux will have an effect on my mouth.
But for now I will keep using the ointment from my doctor "Taro-clobetasol ". Just use a small amount on my finger and apply to the inside of my mouth , helps inflammation but still have metallic taste . Will let you know how i feel after taking acid reflux medication. Cheers !