Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles. In this five part series on Polymyositis, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine discusses the disease, signs & symptoms, …

Symptoms. Symptoms of myositis may include: trouble rising from a chair; difficulty climbing stairs or lifting arms; tired feeling after standing or walking; trouble swallowing or breathing; muscle …

Mar 7, 2019 · 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. In this video, Dr. Lisa …

Juvenile mysositis is a disease with the hallmark symptoms of muscle weakness and skin rash. The skin rash and weak muscles are caused by inflammation or swelling in the blood vessels …

Symptoms of weakness and pain often develop over a short period of time. Usually, patients with toxic myopathies improve rapidly once the offending medication is stopped. Occasionally, …

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an inflammatory muscle disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. Patients suffering from IBM usually develop symptoms of IBM …

Feb 7, 2019 · While the symptoms of Antisynthetase Syndrome vary greatly from patient to patient, the most common symptoms are muscle weakness, joint pain, and lung inflammation. …

Mar 7, 2019 · Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles. It’s also commonly paired with other rheumatic diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid …

Feb 8, 2019 · The typical symptoms that present in Scleroderma Associated Myopathy are muscle weakness, muscle fatigue, muscle pain, muscle endurance issues, and shortness of breath …

Feb 7, 2019 · Dermatomyositis presents symptoms in many ways; however, the most common signs are skin, muscle, and lung issues. The skin usually presents a rash (like a sunburn) that …