Article from our EN Webpage

[Guest guest]

http://www.geocities.com/erythema_nodosum/Home_Page.html

http://www.cambridgeshire.nhs.uk/yourhealth/dr-kate/erythema-nodosum.htm

<<I have received a letter asking me about erythema nodosum. This is

an unusual skin problem consisting of red, hard, painful lumps that

appear on the shins and sometimes other parts of the body. The

sufferer may be generally unwell with fever and joint pains. Over a

period of four to six weeks the lumps go down leaving purple

bruise-like marks that eventually fade completely. Treatment is aimed

at dealing with the symptoms through pain-killers and rest while the

body gets on with the process of healing.>>

The last part is what interests me. The body heals itself when given

enough rest according to Dr. kate. In the meantime painkillers are

prescribed. Obviously this healing will not occur if the patient has

an untreated related disorder or is suffering from an untreated

infection or is taking a drug that is triggering EN. So if you

experience EN that lasts longer than the usual 4-6 weeks, I would

think that more investigation is in order, especially if you have

given yourself the prescribed rest your body needs to heal. Don't let

your dr. throw you into the " idiopathic " category unless he has

explored every possible EN trigger.

Nightie, Night Everyone!

Love,

idio. EN '68