My EN Story

[Guest guest]

I just thought I would share with everybody my story dealing with

EN. As I stated before my first outbreak with EN was the day before

Thanksgiving (2007). I went to the ER two days later due to the

excrutiating pain that I was feeling, I couldn't stand up without

being in pain (and also due to that fact that my Dr was not available

because of the holiday). Anyhow, the ER Dr. first thought it was

some sort of insect bite. My reaction to that was, " There is no way

this rash is the result of some insect bites! " The Dr left and did

some research and came back to me with the diagnosis of EN. He

prescribed a low dose of Prednisone. The rash on my legs immediately

began to subside when I began the medication. I took the medication

for five days, but as soon as I came of the Prednisone the outbreak

came right back. I then visited my regular Dr. He put me on a very

high dose of prednisone. I was on the meds for 12 days, I was

instructed to lower the dose every 3 days (sort of a tapering

affect). My flareup went away and I have not had a flare-up since.

I realize that only a few weeks have passed. But I really feel like

the Prednisone is what helped me. If I have another flare-up I will

definately let you all know. There were some people that were

surprised that I was given Prednisone so soon. I was told Prednisone

is usually given as a last resort. I am grateful that my Dr.

prescribed that medication to me. I really feel that if I had not

been put on Prednisone so soon that I would still be dealing with the

problem.

Best wishes to everybody. I hope everyone has a safe and happy new

year!!