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LS and Gums. Any Connection?

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kate207
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Hi all. As I mentioned before  I am having a stressful time coping with very elderly parents as well as own family, job etc.  While my LS briefly flared it settled down again after two weeks of once daily Clob . However, my gums have become bright red, and bleed very freely. Over the last two weeks they have begun to blister and then form mouth ulcers if I eat a whole range of foods, especially citrus fruits and tomatoes. Alcohol also makes my whole mouth sting and ache. On the plus side I have lost 7lbs! I've been to my doctor who has ruled out thrush, vitamin deficiencies, infections and my hypothyroidism is stlii well controlled. I'm waiting the results of bloodwork to check for coeliac disease.  My dentist says its not gingivitus and has referred me to a specialist clinic but I could be waiting months for an appointment. Both doctor and dentist seem to think its an autoimmune reaction to stress. Dentist says oral steroids may be the answert but won't prescribe anything until I've been to the clinic as it would make diagnosis difficult, and anyway I don't want to take them. Has anyone else had anything like this and what did they do about it? I'd love to know that I'm ot the only one with this!

Ps I've never had any food allergies in my life so this is all new to me!

 

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  • Chrisy
    Chrisy kate207

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    Hi Kate,  I am having similar probs at the moment.  I have some sore areas inside my cheek and my gums are bleeding.  No infection.  The Specialist suspects Lichen Planus and I am waiting for biopsy later this month.  I also have a purple eruption inside my cheek which is being removed but they think is a collection of blood vessels which has appeared following treatment for high blood pressure with atenalol.  I have already had one such mark removed from the top of my leg.  Was given all clear for that one so keeping fingers crossed for this one.  You are not alone.  I too have to wait for treatment until the biopsy.  Dentist gave me some toothpaste to help with my gums bleeding and recommended mouth washing for the time being.  I recently too had a lot of stress following a foot operation in November which left me imobile for several weeks causing all sorts of probs going to the loo.  Take care and know you are not alone.
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