Polymyositis Disease Education Series

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]