What are some inflammatory myopathies?
The four main types of chronic, or long-term, inflammatory myopathies are:
- polymyositis.
- dermatomyositis.
- inclusion body myositis.
- necrotizing autoimmune myopathy.
Can inflammatory myopathies be cured?
The chronic inflammatory myopathies can’t be cured in most adults but many of the symptoms can be treated. Options include medication, physical therapy, and rest. Polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and necrotizing autoimmune nmyopathy are first treated with high doses of corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone.
What is the mortality rate of inflammatory myopathies?
The cumulative mortality at 1 year after diagnosis was 9% in IIM and 1% in the general population, at 5 years it was 23% in IIM and 8% in general population and at 10 years, the proportion was 31% and 12% (figure 2).
What is inflammatory polymyositis?
Polymyositis (pol-e-my-o-SY-tis) is an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness affecting both sides of your body. Having this condition can make it difficult to climb stairs, rise from a seated position, lift objects or reach overhead.
What kind of doctor treats inflammatory myopathy?
Patients with dermatomyositis, polymyositis, or necrotizing myopathy are usually treated by rheumatologists. Those with dermatomyositis may also work with a dermatologist. Those with IBM are often treated by neurologists.
Is inflammatory myopathies life threatening?
Inflammatory myopathies are chronic, or persistent, conditions. They are not life threatening, but their symptoms must be managed over the course of a lifetime.
What is the survival rate of myopathy?
Cumulative survival from diagnosis has been estimated at 74.9% at 5 years and 62.5% at 10 years. Pulmonary involvement represented the main cause of death. Although myopathy is not a rare symptom associated with SSc, it has not attracted sufficient attention.
Can you live a normal life with myositis?
While sporadic inclusion body myositis is a progressive disease, life expectancy for those with sIBM is usually the same as for those without the disease. In fact, IBM patients usually don’t die from the disease, but from complications (often preventable) that are associated with it.
Can blood test detect muscle damage?
Blood tests. A blood test will let your doctor know if you have elevated levels of muscle enzymes, which can indicate muscle damage. A blood test can also detect specific autoantibodies associated with different symptoms of polymyositis, which can help in determining the best medication and treatment.