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St. George, UT

the insides of my cheeks are raw and hurt so bad and my bottom lip. The dentist said it was Lichen Plantus but the mouth wash and stuff he's given me has not helped. I have had this for like 6 mo. Now I'm seeing the top of my head is real red and my hair is thinning I have some red bumps on my arms that itch a little. I don't know does anyone know what the heck this is. I don't want to go on steroids, the last couple of times I have been put on them, they had to take me off fast because I got… read more

September 10, 2014
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I also have Lichen Planus overlap/ Lupus. Its rare because they always think you have Hep C which I do not have.

November 24, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

Mouth sore are very common with me. Last time I went to dentist he tried to tell me they were caused because I bite my checks. Lol

September 14, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

I get the mouth sores all the time! Lots and lots of crushed ice I use! It helps.......

September 13, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

I received a prescription for Kenalog dental paste, an ointment you put directly on the mouth ulcers. It helps with the pain and also keeps me from rubbing my tongue against them.

September 11, 2014
A MyLupusTeam Member

yes, I have had them so severe that I have been to an oral surgeon to have them taken care of, very painful but at least it was over.

September 15, 2014

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