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Olp and ph

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ouch109
ouch109

Hi all

Newly diagnosed here. Ugh.. It looks like this can be any thing from a mild nusiance to life altering debilitation. Currently seems pretty catastrophic, but who knows, maybe i will adjust to having my mouth in fire 24/7

Has any body experimented with their ph

I dont have lesions right now but i have a swollen burning tongue. If i sip on water with a bit of baking soda the burning goes away.

I also have tons of cavities which my dentist says is highly unusual for a woman of 50. She said there must be lots of acid in my mouth.

I ordered some ph strips and i am pretty acidic, urin 5.5 and saliva 6.

Has anyone experimented with ph? Has it helped?

Has anything helped. Im pretty freaked out.

Thanks

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  • charmaine28731
    charmaine28731 ouch109

    Posted

    I see a Naturopath, he has give me an oral tincture that I rinse and swallow before I go to bed.  (after I brush my teeth so it remains in my mouth while I sleep).  I haven't experimented with PH.  Maybe I will ask him at my next appointment. 

    The tincture consists of Glycyrrhiza glabra 1.1, Althaea officinalis 1.4, Echinacea Premium 1.2, Ulmus rubra 1.4  The tincture is also suposed to help with menopausal symptoms.  But it does help keep the linchen planus in check as well!

    Hope this helps

    • ouch109
      ouch109 charmaine28731

      Posted

      Thank you so much

      I made an appointment with a homeopath so I will ask about that

      I have so much burning now. The sores themselves have healed but my tongue and gums are on fire.

      i am just getting over a year long chronic pain issue that was devestating. I was excited that I was about to get my life back. I'm terrified.

      I worry a lot that it's going to affect vulva and skin as well.

      My anxiety probably isn't helping

    • karen41728
      karen41728 ouch109

      Posted

      Hi whoops 

      have you ever had a problem with abnormal cells after a smear test.... I thin it is related to LP 

  • trudy98661
    trudy98661 ouch109

    Posted

    Whoops-After reading your post I am reminded of the fact that I have never had any cavities in my adult life until the past few years. Almost 12 6this year!

    Perhaps ph does play a role.

    I am meticulous with my oral care

    I am 48.... 49 in 2weeks.

    I think I'll try those ph strips!

  • trudy98661
    trudy98661 ouch109

    Posted

    There has to be something to this acidity in mouth. I am newly diagnosed (3mths) and just turned 49yrs.

    I have had one cavity in my entire life up until the past 5 yrs....I have had endless cavities all the time they pop up even though I have been meticulous with my oral hygiene ever since the cavities started.

    It could also be hormonal changes due to the commonality of our age. Personally, I'm waiting for the results of a full blood panel- I don't have any answers just questions.

    I stay away from anything hot, spicy, sweet etc.. basically eat unsalted nuts, tofu (smoked) and drink a lot of fresh veg & fruit smoothies.

    I brush with Biotene or a mild natural toothpaste.... baking soda if it's really bad.

    I get tremendous relief from coconut pulls .

    I love coconut so it's very soothing for me.

    You can use other oils if you prefer.

    Hope everyone had a nice turkey/alcohol free Christmas! arghhh!

  • trudy98661
    trudy98661 ouch109

    Posted

    forgot to mention, I also take vitimins including a probiotic (30 billion). I did s bit on online investing and here are 8 things that are supposed to benefit oral health;

    by improves alkalinity/reducing acidity

    1. Cloves

    2. Onions

    3. Vervain tea

    4. Cherries

    5. Avocado

    6. Sesame seeds

    7. Allspice

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