1. "Polymyositis - Patient Information And Treatment Providing detailed, upto-date information on diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and a diary. http://home.att.net/~stanford.white/

Stan's Polymyositis Page You say, "Polymyowhatis?" Welcome to Stan's Polymyositis Page. This page will provide you with some good, down to earth information about the autoimmune disease - polymyositis. I will update this page often with the latest and greatest news, photos, and medical information on my treatment and other information I find while researching myositis. Please sign the guest book and feel free to leave your comments on content herein or content you would be interested in seeing in the future. Current Treatment Status as of 05/31/2003: Prednisone 30mg alt/days, Methotrexate 5.0mg once/wk, Calcium 500mg/day, Multi-vitamin 1/day, Pepcid 20mg, Fosamax 70mg/week. CPK=1883 as of 03/28/2003 Next Dr. Appt: 06/24/2003 @ 09:00am cst In Trying Times Be Determined It has been 3 years since my symptoms first occurred. The first year was rough, however the next two have been very slow going, but nevertheless improving. Keep a positive outlook and a good sense of humor... This can be controlled and beaten!!!! Good Luck to all with Polymyositis!

2. Polymyositis Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/polymyositis/polymyositis.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Polymyositis Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Disorders Polymyositis NINDS Polymyositis Information Page Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Polymyositis? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Polymyositis? Is there any treatment? Treatment for polymyositis generally consists of a steroid drug called prednisone. For patients in whom prednisone is not effective, immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and methotrexate may be prescribed. Intravenous immunoglobulin has also helped difficult cases. Physical therapy is usually recommended to avoid muscle atrophy. What is the prognosis?

3. Myotis Support Group Information for sufferers and carers about Dermatomyositis and polymyositis related illnesses which affect the muscles and connective tissues of the body. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/avenue/ye72/

4. Polymyositis – Complete Information Concerning This Arthritic Disease On Medici Explains arthritis conditions includes symptoms, causes, medications, and treatment. Written and reviewed by a Rheumatologist. http://www.medicinenet.com/polymyositis/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Arthritis Home Page > Polymyositis Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD. FACP, FACR What is polymyositis? What causes polymyositis? What are symptoms of polymyositis? ... Polymyositis At A Glance What is polymyositis? Polymyositis is a disease of muscle featuring inflammation of the muscle fibers. The cause of the disease is not known. It begins when white blood cells, the immune cells of inflammation, spontaneously invade muscles. The muscles affected are mostly those closest to the trunk or torso. This results in weakness which can be severe. It is a chronic illness with periods of increased symptoms, called flares or relapses, and decreased symptoms, known as remissions. Polymyositis is slightly more common in females. It affects all age groups, although its onset is most common in middle childhood and in the twenties. Polymyositis occurs throughout the world. Polymyositis can be associated with skin rash and is then referred to as "dermatomyositis." It also can affect other areas of the body and is, therefore, a systemic illness. Occasionally, it is associated with

5. Polymyositis Information Page National Institute Of Neurological polymyositis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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7. Facts About Inflammatory Myopathies (PM/DM/IBM) MDA Publications Dermatomyositis (DM), polymyositis (PM) InclusionBody Myositis (IBM) Muscular Dystrophy Association http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. EMedicine - Polymyositis : Article By Henry Rosenkranz, MD polymyositis polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), and inclusion body myositis (IBM) are the major members of a group of skeletal muscle diseases http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic474.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Allergy And Immunology Polymyositis Last Updated: March 10, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PM dermatomyositis DM inclusion body myositis ... immune-mediated muscle inflammation , proximal muscle pain, proximal muscle weakness dysphagia aspiration arthralgias ... muscle atrophy , heliotrope rash, purple-red edematous periorbital eruption, scaly purple-erythematous papular eruption over knuckles, Gottron sign conduction defects arrhythmias myocarditis ... aspiration pneumonia , IBM, skeletal muscle disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Henry Rosenkranz, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Tufts University, New England Medical Center Henry Rosenkranz, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

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10. EMedicine - Polymyositis : Article By Ramesh Pappu, MD polymyositis polymyositis (PM) is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with symmetric proximal muscle weakness, elevated skeletal muscle enzyme levels, http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3441.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Rheumatology Polymyositis Last Updated: July 1, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PM, idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, dermatomyositis, DM, inclusion body myositis, IBM, virus-mediated muscle injury, microvascular insult, collagen vascular disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Ramesh Pappu, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Albert Einstein Medical Center Coauthor(s): Mythili Seetharaman, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Rheumatology, Albert Einstein Medical Center Ramesh Pappu, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Rheumatology , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Kristine M Lohr, MD

11. How One Person Is Dealing With Polymyositis And Pulmonary Fibrosis Read how the author deals with a diagnoses of polymyositis and Raynaud's Phenomenon and later with Pulmonary Fibrosis. http://lenorsjourney.com

My Story Polymyositis Pulmonary Fibrosis My Health Update ... My Healthy Home I am not a medical professional nor do I have any medical training. The information contained within this web site is based on my personal experience and my research only. I do not recommend nor do I endorse any of the treatments, medicines or products listed within the contents of this web site.

12. BCM-Neurology-Research Neuromuscular Disease-Polymyositis polymyositis biopsy with infiltration of muscle by large groups of inflammatory cells (arrow). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Healthubs.com A brief definition of polymyositis, followed by links to overviews, full text articles and support groups. http://www.healthubs.com/polymyositis

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14. "Polymyositis - Patient Information And Treatment Detailed information on polymyositis diagnosis, treatment and therapy from a patient's perspective. Detailed diary included. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Polymyositis - MayoClinic.com polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes muscle weakness. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00334

16. TMA Home polymyositis (PM) Dermatomyositis (DM) InclusionBody Myositis (IBM) New article on exercise and polymyositis Written by Medical Advisory http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. CureJM Opening Created to raise public awareness of Juvenile Myositis and to fund research for a cure for JM, including Juvenile Dermatomyositis and Juvenile polymyositis. Find disease details, news stories, research, and a message board. http://www.curejm.com

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18. UK Myositis Support Group Group the Charity provides information and practical advice and research into Dermatomyositis, polymyositis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Polymyositis And Dermatomyositis polymyositis and Dermatomyositis What are polymyositis and dermatomyositis? How common are polymyositis and dermatomyositis? What are the warning signs of http://www.arthritis.ca/types of arthritis/polymyositis/default.asp?s=1

20. ANTIBIOTICS TO TREAT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, SCLERODERMA, LUPUS Antibiotic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Reiter's Syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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