Treatment for Desquamative Gingivitis
I have been suffering from this autoimmune condition for last few years in which the gums are inflamed and are attacked by body's immune system. I am not able to eat even slightly spicy food and hard foods such as chakli and chips. Many times even eating toasts/rusks hurts my gums.
I was a smoker for many years but have given up the habit since last 8 years.
The periodontists tell me that only steroids will help ,that too only to alleviate the inflammation temporarily. I did not want to try steroids. I started looking for home remedies and read about Turmeric and Honey. I tried gargling with warm water mixed with small amount of turmeric powder and application of honey to gums. This gave only some temporary relief from the symptoms. I also tried 'Oil pulling ' with coconut oil but without much relief.
I request any of the member doctors to suggest me solution for relief if not cure for this condition. more
I was a smoker for many years but have given up the habit since last 8 years.
The periodontists tell me that only steroids will help ,that too only to alleviate the inflammation temporarily. I did not want to try steroids. I started looking for home remedies and read about Turmeric and Honey. I tried gargling with warm water mixed with small amount of turmeric powder and application of honey to gums. This gave only some temporary relief from the symptoms. I also tried 'Oil pulling ' with coconut oil but without much relief.
I request any of the member doctors to suggest me solution for relief if not cure for this condition. more
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Dr. jayakumar Daniel thank for infomation you have send to me i will be great if you could send me your contact mobile no. thank you for every thing more
Sep 23
I thank all for showing concern and suggesting remedies for my condition. I will try them and give feedback. To answer some questions : I am 68 years old, no hypertension or diabetic, not obese - my weight very close to the weight recommended for my height. Generally in good health. Keeping myself fit with daily walk and exercises. In the meantime I started gargling with warm water added with a pinch of turmeric powder and common salt twice a day once after lunch and once before bed time. Getting good relief. Will try applying turmeric powder mixed in gingly oil ( only concern is staining of teeth permanently ) and also tea with honey,ginger and lemon. more
Sep 22
Little same problem i experienced but somewhere i read and applied , it gaves me much relief , you can too ., i.e. 100 gms . sendha / kala namak , 50 gms fitkari , 50 gms. turmeric .... grind and mixed properly in mixer / grinder ...... that churna applied with sarsav oil ... it becomes paste then with desi of any daatun .... brush it to teeth and massage to gums more
Sep 15
Mr. Koskote , you have also mentioned it is auto imune condition; and the disease is in the active phase , so must get some relief from through shortterm cure . As Reiki Master Ms. Barbara Sceusa suggested to go ahead with steroids to control the condition and reduce pian and distress. Go ahead with oil pulling and massage with Turmeric for long lasting effects. Be cautios of using punjent substance as it will gravate the sutuation. So check what ever you are using . P.G.Diploma in Yoga ; Tour manager for foreigners travelling into India. more
Sep 15
