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Erythema nodosum - no cause

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siyan09083
siyan09083

I feel so helpless... my leg is swollen and red,  and appear like the photos in the wikipedia [key words:Erythema nodosum]. When I press on part of the swollen area, it turns white for 1 or 2 seconds before turning into its original color. I have seen a few doctors and they told me that it is probably Erythema nodosum. I have not done any biopsy yet. They told me that it might not be 100% cured. Applying steroids onto my skin is not really effective; what's worse, the thickness of my skin is obviously reduced after applying. I am just a 17-year-old girl. I really don't want my leg to be like that.  I feel so sad and depressed. What should I do now?  Does anybody also have the same problem?

Thank you.

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  • chantelle090
    chantelle090 siyan09083

    Posted

    Hey, I'm 27 my first case was when I was 18 it lasted aroubd a year, come back when I was 27 and is still here everything that should work for it didn't with me, after 2 years of being used as a test dummy I asked then to give me a Break from all treatment. Lumps are faded but you can see where the marks use to be. Australia doctor couldn't do any more for me but if they come back then I'm to be seen again as I have a chronic case

  • jenny1122
    jenny1122 siyan09083

    Posted

    http://www.pneumonologia.gr/articlefiles/Erythema%20Nodosum%20Review.pdf

    I have it too but mine is infection related. It is an immune system response that can be from birth control pills, pregnancy, virus, bacterial, fungus, or parasite. That narrows it down right? Do lots of your own research (I've attached an article) and mentally take care of yourself. Also associated symptoms can help pinpoint the problem. If it's ongoing you need to find a doctor who cares a little more and will listen to your symptoms as 35-55% of the time it's hard to find a cause.There are some treatments that help. I can send more articles if you are still going through it. Take care.

  • Guest
    Guest siyan09083

    Posted

    Hey there. Im 26 years old. I have EN for almost 14years. I know how you feel and it's really hard especially that the nodules just grow out of the blue. I already did tried a lot of medications but they're not effective. I did blood tests like ANA ESR CRP CBC but the results are insignificant. Actually i get to the point that I'll just have to accept that my EN is idiopathic.  But hey, dont get depressed. Just try to do some lab tests so that they can trace the underlying cause of that. Just try to avoid stressors take enough rest.

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