Welcome, New member Tucker/Case History/EN symptoms, not diagnosed yet

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Dear athan,On behalf of all our members, welcome to our Erythema Nodosum Group! Thanks for sending in your Questionnaire. I have added your 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 NO EN Group emails, and you may visit the Erythema Nodosum Group Site :http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/ whenever you like by logging on with your Yahoo ID and secret password.As you may know, the real concern with EN is the underlying cause. If you have not been evaluated by a dr., I advise that you see one for both proper diagnosis and the standard tests that will rule out any underlying disorders or triggers. Since EN can be dificult for unfamiliar drs. to evaluate, try to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis. Good luck, and welcome to our Friendly Group!Love,Idiopathic EN since 1968********* Tucker's Case History1/8/071. Your name and age: Tucker - 292. Your location: Winston Salem, NC3. Your email address: jwtucker@...4. Your Yahoo ID: wolfpackamc5. Describe your erythema nodosum/PG symptoms or, if you do not have EN or PG, please explain why you wish to join this group: sore legs, feel bruised but without discoloration, knots can be felt around the calf muscle and shin, upper legs also affected but hard to feel knots - have not been diagnoised by doctor, just researching6. List any other health conditions: none 7. State what medications or treatments you take for EN, and their effectiveness: none 8. When did you first get erythema nodosum or PG? syptoms started about a month ago, have had cases in past to a lesser degree that went away on their own9. How long have you had erythema nodosum or PG? first occurance was early 200210. 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.): WebMD symptom search