Well - its certainly not a 'meat and dairy' deficiency;)

You need to find out what is causing it. A trip to the dentist would be my next step - possibly he'll know or order a blood test and you can see if it is a b12 deficiency.

This may not be your problem but... have you changed the type/brand toothpaste you use? I had to start using natural paste that is purchased in health food stores. I tried baking soda but it too strong for mouth tissue. The inside of my mouth and bottom lip peel off when I use regular toothpaste. Allergy to some of the ingredients. Try leaving off you toothpaste for a few days and see what happens. I would definitely see a Dr. is you don't get better.

I am having the EXACT same symptoms as the ones Julie K. describes in the lining of her mouth. I have been off dairy for years - except for yogurt and a limited amount of cheese - because of a lactose intolerance. I have soy milk Silk with my cereal every morning. Has anyone found a cure for this condition? I am going to try changing to a natural toothpaste. I have been using Aim, because it is inexpensive and I figured all fluoride toothpastes would be equally effective. Maybe not. BLTP

In response to mouth lining changes. Did you find out what it was?

I have the same problem with a peeling mouth lining and I am not a vegetarian. Nor have I cut out dairy. I have searched the web for answers, and have found none.

As well, it is most noticable in the mornings. I can pull the skin off my inner cheeks with ease. Could it be our toothpaste?

Please advise.

j

I have been suffering with the condition for about 20 years. I've been to countless doctors, dentists and dermatologists. I've changed toothpastes, eat plenty of cheese and use milk in my coffee. I spend every day chewing the lining of my mouth and I'm sure it's not pretty to watch me distort my face so I can reach these rough spots with my teeth. Recently, I started to research Lichen Planus. It seems to match what I have except I can't find any literature that says the lining peels. Mercury, which is in tooth fillings can cause Lichen Planus and I've also learned that fillings can contain nickel which I'm highly allergic to. I'm haunted about some dental work I had done about 6-8 months prior to this condition manifesting itself. My next step is to have a biopsy to determine if this is indeed, Lichen Planus. I'd give anything to be rid of this miserable condition. At times it's just along the inside of my lips, but it also extends to the inside of my cheeks. I've noticed that when I've been on antibotics it disappears for a few months but then reappears. I wanted to share this information with you to see if any bells would go off that maybe you had dental work prior to your condition or perhaps the same allergy or if it disappears after taking penicilin. Hopefully, if others read this, we can find a correlation. If you are able, through research or doctors, to determine what this is, please post your information and I will gladly do the same. Twenty years of living with this horrible condition has been very depressing, I would not wish this on anyone.

I have been suffering with the condition for about 20 years. I've been to countless doctors, dentists and dermatologists. I've changed toothpastes, eat plenty of cheese and use milk in my coffee. I spend every day chewing the lining of my mouth and I'm sure it's not pretty to watch me distort my face so I can reach these rough spots with my teeth. Recently, I started to research Lichen Planus. It seems to match what I have except I can't find any literature that says the lining peels. Mercury, which is in tooth fillings can cause Lichen Planus and I've also learned that fillings can contain nickel which I'm highly allergic to. I'm haunted about some dental work I had done about 6-8 months prior to this condition manifesting itself. My next step is to have a biopsy to determine if this is indeed, Lichen Planus. I'd give anything to be rid of this miserable condition. At times it's just along the inside of my lips, but it also extends to the inside of my cheeks. I've noticed that when I've been on antibotics it disappears for a few months but then reappears. I wanted to share this information with you to see if any bells would go off that maybe you had dental work prior to your condition or perhaps the same allergy or if it disappears after taking penicilin. Hopefully, if others read this, we can find a correlation. If you are able, through research or doctors, to determine what this is, please post your information and I will gladly do the same. Twenty years of living with this horrible condition has been very depressing, I would not wish this on anyone.

I have been suffering with the condition for about 20 years. I've been to countless doctors, dentists and dermatologists. I've changed toothpastes, eat plenty of cheese and use milk in my coffee. I spend every day chewing the lining of my mouth and I'm sure it's not pretty to watch me distort my face so I can reach these rough spots with my teeth. Recently, I started to research Lichen Planus. It seems to match what I have except I can't find any literature that says the lining peels. Mercury, which is in tooth fillings can cause Lichen Planus and I've also learned that fillings can contain nickel which I'm highly allergic to. I'm haunted about some dental work I had done about 6-8 months prior to this condition manifesting itself. My next step is to have a biopsy to determine if this is indeed, Lichen Planus. I'd give anything to be rid of this miserable condition. At times it's just along the inside of my lips, but it also extends to the inside of my cheeks. I've noticed that when I've been on antibotics it disappears for a few months but then reappears. I wanted to share this information with you to see if any bells would go off that maybe you had dental work prior to your condition or perhaps the same allergy or if it disappears after taking penicilin. Hopefully, if others read this, we can find a correlation. If you are able, through research or doctors, to determine what this is, please post your information and I will gladly do the same. Twenty years of living with this horrible condition has been very depressing, I would not wish this on anyone.

HEY FELLOW SUFFERERS,
I DID SOME RESEARCH ON TOOTHPASTES AND FOUND THAT PHOSPHATE CAN CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. MOST TOOTHPASTES HAVE TWO KINDS OF PHOSPHATE BUT PEPSIDENT AND AIM HAVE ONLY ONE KIND. I'VE BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH PEPSIDENT AND HAVE HAD GOOD RESULTS. MY DRY MOUTH HAS DECREASED CONSIDERABLY AND THE PEELING IS DOWN TO A MINIMUM. MOST OF THE TIME THE LINING FEELS SILKY LIKES IT'S SUPPOSE TO BUT I FEEL LIKE THERE'S A POSSIBILITY THAT I HAVE SCAR TISSUE FROM BITING FOR SO LONG. IT'S EITHER THAT OR ANOTHER ALLERGY TO SACCHARIN WHICH IS IN MOST TOOTHPASTES. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF TESTING MYSELF FOR THAT. GUESS WHAT, I JUST CHECKED MY COFFEE CREAMER AND IT HAS PHOSPHATE IN IT ALSO. I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER FOODS HAVE IT. THIS COULD BE THE BIG CULPRIT. PERHAPS WE'VE ALL SUDDENLY DEVELOPED AN ALLERGY TO PHOSPHATE. I'M TESTING ONE OTHER THING - SODIUM. I TRIED TO USE BAKING SODA FOR A FEW DAYS TO COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE PHOSPHATE BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO WORSEN AGAIN. BAKING SODA IS SODIUM BICARBONATE. I'VE STOPPED USING SALT ON MY VEGGIES, GOD KNOWS, WE GET ENOUGH IN OUR FOODS. I'M GOING TO TRY THE BAKING SODA AGAIN TO SEE IF I GET THE SAME REACTION. THESE ARE SOME IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TRY TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM DISSIPATES. IF ANYONE GETS POSITIVE RESULTS WITH THESE TRIALS OR ANY OTHER EXPERIMENTS, PLEASE POST THEM FOR THE REST OF US SUFFERERS. GOOD LUCK!!
PS. SORRY MY FIRST RESPONSE GOT POSTED THREE TIMES, IT WASN'T SHOWING UP ON THE LIST WHEN I CHECKED IT.

CAUSED BY STRESS AND REGULAR TOOTHPASTES...USE NATURAL INGREDIENT TOOTHPASTE CUT BACK ON Sugar CAFFEINE AND SWEETS...IF YOU START TO GET A THICK TOUNGUE AND A METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH YOU CAN BET YOU ARE GETTING A FLAREUP AND YOU NEED TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND NO CAFFEINNE! LOOK UP LICHEN PLANUS ON LINE (STAY AWAY FROM INDIA SIGHTS...THEY ARE TRYING TO SELL EXPENSIVE PRODUCT NOT GIVE OUT INFO)

This has likely little to do with your diet. I have had this condition for over 20 years and it is absolutely annoying.

It does subside at times but not for long.

I noticed it after they came out with that tooth paste which has whiteners in it. My mouth started shedding as if it had a sun burn.

I have been to doctors....lichan planus they all say.

However when i FINALLY found this latest tooth paste I notice that it is clearing up and much less an issue.

Almost ALL toothpastes natural or not have whiteners these days. Try finding ONE without that crap.....yikes.

Himalaya Bontanique Toothpaste with Neem and pomegranate....has worked wonders.

I found it in Whole Foods and then much cheaper at a Richards in Florida.

Bought about 6 at a time to keep it on hand as I live overseas.

Good luck and STAY away from toothpaste or mouthwashes that claim to whiten.