Welcome, New Member CJ/ Case History

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Dear CJ,On behalf of all our members, welcome to our Erythema Nodosum Group! Thanks for sending in your Questionnaire. I have added the information to our “Member Medical History†Files on the Group site and posted it below.You now have Full EN Group privileges.You are receiving ALL EN Group emails, and you can also go to the Erythema Nodosum Group Site:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/ whenever you like and logging on with your Yahoo ID and secret password.You do not have to have the group emails delivered to be a member here.You've probably been tested for the usual EN triggers, and we have a growing list at the Group site. Nearly 100 known triggers, so lots for your doctor to explore, if you wish to persue it.I've had EN for almost 38 years myself. I truly hope we are able to get the research we need so young members like you won't need to suffer your whole life. We know what you are dealing with, and are here to help and support you. Some of us have found our triggers and been cured. I hope you will some day be on that list too!Welcome to our Friendly Group!Love,*******CJ's Case History5/29/061. Your name and age: CJ - 252. Your location - Texas 3. Your email address: clhj80@...4. Your Yahoo ID - clhj805. Describe your erythema nodosum/PG symptoms or, if you do not have EN or PG, please explain why you wish to join this group.Moderate to severe outbreaks 2-3x a year, generally in conjunction with sinus/allergy symptom increases during Spring/Fall. Condition includes acute swelling of the lower portion of my legs, multiple red nodules. sometimes my severe outbreaks make a hard outer ring and soft inner core (those hurt the worst), High fever, fatigue, etc.6. List any other health

conditions.Epilepsy7. State what medications or treatments you take for EN, and their effectiveness:Ibuprofen/Naproxin rotation - ok for swelling, sucks @ night for fever8. When did you first get erythema nodosum or PG? Junior high, I believe 14.9. How long have you had erythema nodosum or PG? 10-11 years10. Do you agree to treat all EN members with respect? YES11.Do you agree to post NO advertisements for any products or services? Yes12. How did you find this Group? (Google, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves Search, referral from another group or person etc.)

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