Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi : I had a swollen ankle but it did not look that bad. Have you seen a Dr? You may need to elevate your leg, ice and wear compression hose to get rid of that edema (swelling). I would not put it off. All that edema is not good for your tissue. I am coming of my third outbreak of 4 weeks now. Best of luck **********************************************************************PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you're not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies Pic of swollen anklePlease look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) I am experiencing this "fluid" type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it?Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! Thankyou Kelley39 Orlando Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 My flare up has gone away with prednisone for the moment (though it appears to be coming back), but when I was experiencing it, my one ankle was about the size of 2 ankles combined. Unfortunately, nothing helped. Ice alleviated it a tiny bit. My dermatologist prescribed a diuretic, but I couldn't take it. I hope you find something that works! > > Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3 " tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) > > I am experiencing this " fluid " type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. > > I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. > > HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it? > Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - > > I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! > > Thankyou > Kelley > 39 Orlando Fl. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi ,Yes, your ankle is badly swollen, but not much worse than others: P1010138 By: rebeccastrecker Album: Bloomingdale's EN Photos swollenfoot By: rebeccastrecker Album: KelleyI would suggest you try compression bandages when you are up. I wear mine all the waking hours. Also I have had good results from soaking the leg cold water to which I have added ice---first thing in the AM before I apply the bandages and again before bed after I remove the bandages. Use a trash basket like the one that fits under a paper shredder for the water. Make sure the entire swollen area is in the cold water. Everyone's flare is different in length. Mine are brief usually, but I tend to stay off my feet so it hastens recovery. The typical bout is about 2 months.One needs to have patience with ENI'm sorry you are having a rough time, .Love,idio. EN '68Please enter Erythema Nodosum.........Thanks!Donation Information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 , Hello, my ankles swell but not that bad, plz check w/your dr. I have been put on anti flammory med twice aday and lasix when my swelling is bad. Putting your feet up at work they gave me a small file cabinet to put my feet put on. and its bad too when my swelling is bad i cant stand them up either Its up and down. Good luck. You are in my prayers. Subject: Pic of swollen ankleTo: erythema_nodosum_Group Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) I am experiencing this "fluid" type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it? Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! Thankyou Kelley 39 Orlando Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 , Hello, my ankles swell but not that bad, plz check w/your dr. I have been put on anti flammory med twice aday and lasix when my swelling is bad. Putting your feet up at work they gave me a small file cabinet to put my feet put on. and its bad too when my swelling is bad i cant stand them up either Its up and down. Good luck. You are in my prayers. Subject: Pic of swollen ankleTo: erythema_nodosum_Group Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) I am experiencing this "fluid" type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it? Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! Thankyou Kelley 39 Orlando Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 , My swelling was nearly that bad - and I'm 5'5 " ! Compression while sleeping helped me - I always found the swelling was least in the morning when I got up from elevation. Keep hope - it does go down! > > > Subject: Pic of swollen ankle > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3 " tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) > > I am experiencing this " fluid " type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. > > I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. > > HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it? > Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - > > I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! > > Thankyou > Kelley > 39 Orlando Fl. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 , My swelling was nearly that bad - and I'm 5'5 " ! Compression while sleeping helped me - I always found the swelling was least in the morning when I got up from elevation. Keep hope - it does go down! > > > Subject: Pic of swollen ankle > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday night. I am 6'3 " tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe - AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone) > > I am experiencing this " fluid " type swelling every other day or so along with new EN lesions. > > I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again. > > HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it? > Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - > > I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess! > > Thankyou > Kelley > 39 Orlando Fl. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 -- Didn't see the photo but ibuprofen will help you retain water....just an FYI...I will scroll back to see the photo. Hope you are feeling better. Geracoulis mama to , 8, hlhs; & , 7, hhLocust Grove, VA help us help others! It's My Heart! www.itsmyheart.org EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:05:07 +0000> Subject: Re: Pic of swollen ankle> > ,> My swelling was nearly that bad - and I'm 5'5"!> Compression while sleeping helped me - I always found the swelling was> least in the morning when I got up from elevation.> > Keep hope - it does go down!> > > > > > > > Subject: Pic of swollen ankle> > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > > Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday> night. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe -> AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it> looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone)> > > > I am experiencing this "fluid" type swelling every other day or so> along with new EN lesions.> > > > I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning> the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again.> > > > HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it?> > Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the> swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - > > > > I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until> remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess!> > > > Thankyou > > Kelley> > 39 Orlando Fl.> >> > > > ------------------------------------> > You can help Erythema Nodosum Research. Just go to > http://www.goodsearch.com/ > and under the I'm Supporting section enter Erythema Nodosum Research Fund. Every time you use Goodsearch to search, a penny will be donated to EN Research. > NOW you can also GoodShop for Erythema Nodosum. All your favorites including Amazon.com will donate when you specify Erythema Nodosum as who you GoodShop for. So sign up today, and be sure to tell your friends, family and co-workers. Let's find a cure for Erythema Nodosum!> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 -- Didn't see the photo but ibuprofen will help you retain water....just an FYI...I will scroll back to see the photo. Hope you are feeling better. Geracoulis mama to , 8, hlhs; & , 7, hhLocust Grove, VA help us help others! It's My Heart! www.itsmyheart.org EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOODJoin me > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:05:07 +0000> Subject: Re: Pic of swollen ankle> > ,> My swelling was nearly that bad - and I'm 5'5"!> Compression while sleeping helped me - I always found the swelling was> least in the morning when I got up from elevation.> > Keep hope - it does go down!> > > > > > > > Subject: Pic of swollen ankle> > To: erythema_nodosum_Group > > Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 8:51 AM> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Please look at my ankle - this pic was from this past Saturday> night. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 185 pounds - I have a size 12 shoe -> AS you can see from the pic - my ankle and foot were so swollen it> looks as if it is the foot of a short fat person! (no offense anyone)> > > > I am experiencing this "fluid" type swelling every other day or so> along with new EN lesions.> > > > I will elevate my leg, pop huge doses of ibuprofin and by morning> the sweeling is almost gone - Yet by the end of the day it is huge again.> > > > HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM? What can I do about it?> > Any type of meds I should know about that might prevent the> swelling? It is next to impossible fro me to get total bedrest - > > > > I am on my 8th week now of this EN flare up - How much longer until> remission. I am anxious to live a few month without this mess!> > > > Thankyou > > Kelley> > 39 Orlando Fl.> >> > > > ------------------------------------> > You can help Erythema Nodosum Research. Just go to > http://www.goodsearch.com/ > and under the I'm Supporting section enter Erythema Nodosum Research Fund. Every time you use Goodsearch to search, a penny will be donated to EN Research. > NOW you can also GoodShop for Erythema Nodosum. All your favorites including Amazon.com will donate when you specify Erythema Nodosum as who you GoodShop for. So sign up today, and be sure to tell your friends, family and co-workers. Let's find a cure for Erythema Nodosum!> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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