Possible Leukoplakia

[Investigator1]

Hi all.Hope your all doing really well this Tuesday.

Yesterday I went to my Dentist for my routine check up and Polish and had the polish and clean first then during my check up the Dentist said you have a small pale (not white) on the inside of my cheek. She said it didn’t look sinister but said it was possibly Leukoplakia or Lichen Planus but she is referring me for a Biopsy. I have been through the mill since last October, Covid in October, then Retinal Tears in November along with my Rituximab then diagnosed with low cortisol production in Feb (currently waiting results after second test) it’s just one thing after another. Now this.

Has anyone had anything similar. The patch is about the size of an aspirin tablet it’s completely flat there’s no red dots or anything. The dentist mentioned that being immune compromised may be a factor. She didn’t seem worried but the fact that I have low cortisol levels doesent help my state of mind because anyone who has low cortisol will tell you stress is not dealt with easily and problems become compounded.

Anybody out there who can offer any advice, comment would be really helpful. I don’t even know how long it takes to get a biopsy after referral. Thanks Nick

[AmyS1]

Hello you mention that you have a low cortisol, this is easily treated with steroids which can make you feel much better. Although many people with vasculitis have low cortisol secondary to steroids the following group can be very helpful. addisonsdisease.org.uk/They have lots of helpful information to manage your low cortisol levels.

[Investigator1 in reply to AmyS1]

Thanks AmyS1 I have been through it and had a good look and it’s really helpful and gives me an insight of what is to come. Thank you.