Erythema nodusom

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is anyone else suffering with this? i got diagnosed on monday and since then its got worse. its started to spread on to my thighs and arms now. the doctor says it will go on its own but im thinking of asking for a steroid cream as the lumps are getting bigger and more painful

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    Has there been a cause found for this?Have you had any tests done?Usually the cause of the problem is treated eg an infection can be treated with antibiotics. You can also take an anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen. Steroids are not given for this condition.

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