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Hi ,Welcome to the Group!I was about your age when I had my first bout of EN, and I'm 58 now. There are about 100 known triggers or causes for EN, and you might want to review them to see if any seem possible in your case:Etiologic factors in erythema nodosum Be sure and get tested for Coccidioidomycosis as you live in AZ.If your dermy did not run the customary tests, he is not searching for the trigger, and only suggesting possible treatments which may or may not work in your case. I have never taken meds for EN. I get (bed)rest and use a compression stocking. This, by the way, is the old fashioned way to treat EN, but it works well for many of us. Some Members work and are on their feet while they have an EN fare up, but it may prolong the attack. We are all different in this regard.As far as taking a biopsy of the lump, it is basically to confirm the diagnosis of EN, not to look for cancer. If [and this is very rare] you had cancer causing the EN lumps, it would probably show up in the tests, not the lump itself. If I am wrong on this, some one correct me, ok?The potassium iodide drops your Dr. suggests trying do work well for

some of our members, and you will know it it works rather quickly. If

you do try it, be sure you have your thyroid monitored, as it can mess

it up.Congrats on your upcoming wedding! If the invites are already sent, it's "on with the show", but do try at least to get as much rest and especially bedrest as possible. Love,