lichen planus?

Hi Truddles and welcome. I can’t help with a diagnosis I’m afraid. If you are worried about it it’s best to approach your GP for an ENT referral. As for the bad taste, could you have reflux? 

Good evening truddles, i agree with Dani with going to see your GP for a referral to see an ENT consultant. It could also be an infection so needs looking at, antiseptic mouthwash could also help kill any germs etc. I would not keep prodding the area as it you could be making matters worse infection wise. I hope you manage to get some answers,take care.

                                                                                                           Chris x

Hi Truddles

I have had lichen planus since my mid  forties so have a bit of experience with it.

White streaks don’t necessarily mean lichen planus so you definitely need to get a diagnosis from a professional. With me I used to have flare ups which made my mouth sore, eating difficult and would only settle with the use of a steroid ointment made especially for the mouth.

My GP was unable to diagnose the lichen planus initially and said it was thrush. I then went through all the thrush treatments but it didn’t improve. It was only when I was referred to a specialist that they got to the bottom of things.

Don’t jump the gun as I said before white streaks in the mouth can have many other explanations.

Good luck with getting the info you need.

Best wishes

Lyn