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Hi and All,

Thank you all for your recent posts. , If I end up in the position where I can work with the Medical Group's Doctors it would be only be a matter of time before I brought up my nodules. If I do, I will be sure to bring the information you provided!

It has been a while since I have actively pursued the cause of my nodular panniculitis. All my symptoms fall in line with EN, however there has been no clear cause or real title given to my struggle. In all honesty, I had given up a long time ago. I was tired of the biopsies and Dr's looking at me clueless. The only thing that was concluded was that the bouts were likely related to an autoimmune disorder of some kind. For many years I would go in for testing as they were leaning towards lupus. But I would like to mention that I was also told it could be from Strep to HIV- talk about a scare!

What I do know FOR SURE is that I seem to have alot less energy than the other people I know. I am prone to depression, anxiety, tire easily, my muscles ache sometimes with the weather, I have bad eyesight, and my body shuts down with stress. At the wink of an eye I can form a cold sore. Not pretty.To add to this list, my problems began around menstruation, age 12yrs old. Growing up I had chronic problems with Asthmatic Bronchitis and Strep throat. To date, each time I have an outbreak it is usually associated with sickness or trauma of any kind.

We all share a common theme that may or maynot be stemming from different problems. With this said, I am SO glad that we have each other to bond with. I find comfort in knowing that to know we all can releate with RED, TENDER, SWOLLEN, PAINFUL LUMPS are horrible all by themselves.

Love Always,

Anjanette (AJ)

Anjanette Viviano