Will Steriods make my EN worse? Reason given here--Also a Riddle

[Guest guest]

Dear Group,

As is often the case I was researching one thing an dfound something

else of interest. It is an excellent (though it does reference older

studies--which is par for the course with limited EN research).

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0689/is_10_52/ai_109218199

<< TREATMENT: DISEASE IS SELF-LIMITED

Erythema nodosum is usually a self-limited disease. It may help to

remove the offending medicine or allergen, if identified. Nonsteroidal

anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) usually relieve symptoms.

In more severe or recurrent cases, potassium iodide 360-900 mg/d may

be helpful, but the best effect is seen when it is used early in the

course of the condition (level of evidence: 4). (3)

Systemic corticosteroids may help in the short term, but erythema

nodosum may recur after discontinuing the medication. In addition, if

there is an infectious cause, the use of corticosteroids may

exacerbate the infection.>>

Many of us have noticed that after a course of prednisone or other

steriods the EN comes back even worse than before. Perhaps this

indicates a possible infection--and just what Dr. Marshall is

suggesting and working on---I posted his very interesting (and

promising) work yesterday. I have never seen this mentioned before, so

I am happy to find another piece of the EN puzzle here. :-)

I do so very much appreciate all the kind words and thoughts being

sent to me and the rest of our Group. I love the riddle that goes

" What is it that the more you give away the more you have? " The answer

of course is LOVE.

And if you like " brain teasers " :

Riddle

Four men sat dawn to play

They played all night till break of day

They played for gold and not for fun

With separate scores for everyone

When they had come to square accounts

They all had made quite fair amounts

Can you the paradox explain

If no one lost, how all could gain?

Answer

The men were musicians [Hehehehe]

Love,