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Oral Lichen Planus flare up

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ckitefly
ckitefly

So right now my OLP is really bad.  Has anyone had same issues I have right now and if so, what treatment did you get or suggest.  My ulcers in back are very inflamed in the back of my mouth ( behind back molars) and along the gums line on the side of my mouth ( inner cheek below teeth).  Monday they started hurting really bad and now infected to the point that I have facial swelling,  facial pain fever and dizziness.  Went to the doctor and was given a high dose of antibiotics but oh my god the pain so so bad that I can't even drink water without being in pain.

I've had this since 2008 and this is the worst I have ever had.  Any suggestions would be great appreciated because since starting antibiotics, fever is persisting and dizziness started.

Thank you.  So desperate right now.

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  • sally93278
    sally93278 ckitefly

    Posted

    Has anyone lost their sense of taste with this horrid affliction.
    • mary_pooh
      mary_pooh sally93278

      Posted

      Yes my darling I lost them and saliva glands but good news is taste buds came back after few months but mouth still dry so I chew tiny bits of sugar free bubble gum flavour chewing gum can't tolerate mint one !! Also try holding small amount of coconut oil in mouth for as long as possible it's very soothing and antibacterial have you had a blood test for eppstein Barr virus I'm positive for it and doc says that's what causes lichen condition ! X

    • sally93278
      sally93278 mary_pooh

      Posted

      Mary, I am glad it is nothing permanent. I have never heard that Epstein Barr could cause LP. I will check it out. Thank you. 
    • mary_pooh
      mary_pooh sally93278

      Posted

      Yes some docs don't agree on the link with ebv .!! But Google does ebv cause olp and yes a lot of studies show it does x

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