does anyone have any answers?

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I'm aware I didn't write in my subject that I had any questions, but

I did ask a few in this post so if anyone can help that would be

great!

>

> Hi,

> I am a 20 year old female and I was diagnosed with EN on Jan. 16th,

I

> first noticed it on Jan. 11th. I was told that it was due to taking

> the oral contraceptive Yaz. I began taking it on Dec. 30, and was

> told to stop on Jan.th. I was prescribed Naproxen for the swelling

> and pain. I had swollen red nodules on both shins and I few on my

> upper legs. About a week ago they really seemed to be healing. Just

> recently however, I noticed a few new bumps. Also, two nights ago I

> noticed both of my ankles were very swollen. By the morning the

> swelling was gone but began to return as the day went on.

>

> My question is,

> if my EN was caused by the birth control, and I discontinued it on

> Jan. 16th, how soon should I stop getting new eruptions? And why is

> it getting worse with the swollen ankles and all? I'm a college

> student and I have a ling walk from my car to the building where my

> classes are held, should I consider getting my doctor to request I

> have a closer parking spot? Is the long walk making it worse? Is

the

> Naproxen actually supposed to help?

>

> I know I'm asking a lot, but it would be helpful if anyone had any

> suggestions! I have class 4 days a week and I'm not sure if going

> back to the doctor again is going to be worht fitting into my

> schedule. I'm not sure waht will help and I hope it goes away soon

as

> it's very painful if anything touches my shins!

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

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Hi ,Although your questions are rather basic, we do not have any medical research to answer them. I can tell you from my own experience with idiopathic EN that being on my feet prolongs my EN bouts. I have never used meds for EN. I elevate the legs and get (bed)rest. My last EN bout only lasted a week from start to end. I also wear a compression stocking on my EN leg [i only get it in my left leg]. My first bout was by far the worse. I have had EN chronically now for 39 yrs. going into spontaneous remission. Sorry, I have no experience with BCP's I would guess as soon it clears your system the EN would dissipate, as with any drug reaction.Love,Idio. EN '68Please enter Erythema Nodosum.........Thanks!Donation Information

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