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Polymyositis Overview

Polymyositis Disease Overview

Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles. It’s also commonly paired with other rheumatic diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus.

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Polymyositis Signs & Symptoms

Polymyositis Signs & Symptoms

The first signs that usually appear in polymyositis patients are weakness in the shoulders and hips, and an inability to lift their arms over their head.

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Polymyositis Diagnosis

Polymyositis Diagnosis with Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine

Diagnosing polymyositis is a step by step process. The physician will start by doing a physical exam to assess their strength, followed by blood tests, an EMG, and a muscle […]

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Polymyositis Treatment

Polymyositis Treatment

There are many medications that can help decrease muscle inflammation, but with a myopathy, the best way to feel better is to exercise. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the […]

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Polymyositis – Lifestyle Options

Living with Polymyositis

There are many things to do at home to ease the muscle pain and inflammation. Self-care, including massages, taking a break from work or working from home, and eating more […]

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Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Overview

IBM Disease Overview

Inclusion body myositis is an inflammatory disease that affects the muscles. It affects more men than women, which makes it different than most other inflammatory diseases that affect mainly women. […]

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