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Suffering From Erythema Nodusum. Shot Given. What Could Be Done To Relieve Pain?

My son has Erythema Nodusum what can I do for the pain he has them on his feet and can't walk good and he is a dancer so I need to help him and is this something he will have for the rest of his life? I took him to the dr and he gave him a shot but I didn't know if they is something I could get him to help with the pain
posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Hi, the erythema nodosum , may be secondary to one of the diseases, like sore throat, fungal infection, etc. The treatment of the underlying cause can supress the disease.
The treatment of the symptoms include anti inflamatory drugs, steroids, and some times colchicin. He can have complete relief, Don't worry. Thank you.
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Suffering From Erythema Nodusum. Shot Given. What Could Be Done To Relieve Pain?

Hi, the erythema nodosum , may be secondary to one of the diseases, like sore throat, fungal infection, etc. The treatment of the underlying cause can supress the disease. The treatment of the symptoms include anti inflamatory drugs, steroids, and some times colchicin. He can have complete relief, Don t worry. Thank you.