21. Polymyositis And Dermatomyositis polymyositis and Dermatomyositis polymyositis and Dermatomyositis What are polymyositis and dermatomyositis? polymyositis (pronounced pahlee-my-o-site-iss) http://www.arthritis.ca/types of arthritis/polymyositis/printer friendly/default

22. 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 http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

23. Facts About Inflammatory Myopathies (PM/DM/IBM) | MDA Publications Giovanna Albers of Imperial, Mo., was treated for polymyositis but has been well and Facts about Inflammatory MyopathiesDermatomyositis, polymyositis http://www.mdausa.org/publications/fa-myosi.html

Facts About Inflammatory Myopathies Muscular Dystrophy Association Click here for the Spanish version of this publication. Giovanna Albers of Imperial, Mo., was treated for polymyositis but has been well and off medication for several years. She has residual weakness in her hips and upper arms but can walk without aids and work as a restaurant hostess. Swimming is among her favorite activities. Introduction Questions and Answers Medication Chart MDA's Search for Treatments and Cures ... MDA Is Here to Help You INTRODUCTION Dear Friends: Robin Chavez The first time I heard the word dermatomyositis (DM), I had to have it repeated and then spelled out for me. For months I had experienced trouble walking, climbing stairs, even singing. Now I learned that I had a rare inflammatory muscle disease that affects fewer than 20,000 people in the United States. This booklet is designed to give you a clearer understanding of the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments of DM, polymyositis (PM) and inclusion-body myositis As soon as I received my diagnosis in 1996 I contacted the Muscular Dystrophy Association. My local MDA office was very helpful, providing information, answering all my questions and helping me get established at the MDA clinic, where a course of treatment was begun. "MDA Is Here to Help You" Sincerely

24. Inflammatory Myopathy IMMUNE MYOPATHIES (polymyositis) Classification Clinical features Laboratory Treatment IMMUNE MYOPATHIES (polymyositis) Clinical features http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

25. Muscular Dystrophy Association| Diseases - Polymyositis (PM) polymyositis (PM). Definition — one of a group of muscle diseases that involve inflammation of the muscles or associated tissues; the inflammatory cells of http://www.mdausa.org/disease/pmdm-p.cfm

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26. Polymyositis CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00061350.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Polymyositis Definition Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease causing weakness and pain . Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash. Description Polymyositis (PM) is an inflammatory disorder in which muscle tissue becomes inflamed and deteriorates, causing weakness and pain. It is one of several types of inflammatory muscle disease, or myopathy. Others include dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis. All three types are progressive conditions, usually beginning in adulthood. A fourth type, juvenile dermatomyositis, occurs in children. Although PM and DM can occur at any age, 60% of cases appear between the ages of 30 and 60. Females are affected twice as often as males. Causes The cause of PM and DM is not known, but it is suspected that a variety of factors may play a role in the development of these diseases. PM and DM may be autoimmune diseases, caused by the immune system's attack on the body's own tissue. The reason for this attack is unknown, although some researchers believe that a combination of immune system susceptibility and an environmental trigger may explain at least some cases. Known environmental agents associated with PM and DM include infectious agents such as Toxoplasma Borrella Lyme disease bacterium), and coxsackievirus. Most cases, however, have no obvious triggers (direct causative agents). There may also be a genetic component in the development of PM and DM.

27. BCM-Neurology-Research Neuromuscular Disease-Polymyositis polymyositis is an inflammatory myopathy. It is believed to result from an autoimmune This biopsy was interpreted as polymyositis by a pathologist from http://www.bcm.edu/neurology/research/nmus/nmus3a1.html

Print This Page Close Window Polymyositis Polymyositis is an inflammatory myopathy. It is believed to result from an autoimmune reaction, whereby the body's own immune system attacks the muscle cells. This results in the breakdown of muscle. The result of this attack on the muscles is inflammation, with muscle tenderness as an occasional complaint. The onset of symptoms may be acute, but the condition usually progresses slowly. If left untreated, the patient's ability to ambulate may be compromised. Once the diagnosis is established, treatment is straight forward and often successful in reversing the symptoms. These findings are characteristically seen in sarcoidosis, a condition different from polymyositis. Deeper section again showed inflammation, but the central structure now appeared to have a ring around it. The next 2 sections revealed the actual diagnosis. This is an encapsulated trichinosis larva as is seen in trichinosis.

28. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 50, Diffuse Connective Tissue Disease polymyositis and dermatomyositis also share certain clinical findings with Children (in whom dermatomyositis is more common than polymyositis) may have http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section5/chapter50/50i.jsp

29. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Polymyositis And Dermatomyositis In Ch. 6 The cause of polymyositis and dermatomyositis is unknown. Cancer may also trigger polymyositis and dermatomyositis—it is possible that an immune http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068e.html

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30. Patient Education - Myopathies Some of these disorders, such as polymyositis, dermatomyositis and polymyositis and dermatomyositis occur in approximately 1 person per 100000. http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/myopathies_new2.asp?aud=pat

31. Arthritis Research Campaign | Polymyositis And Dermatomyositis polymyositis is a condition which affects many muscles, mainly the larger muscles of the body, such as those around the shoulders, hips and thighs. http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6009/6009.htm

scotland + n. ireland north wales + midlands east + southeast ... south + southwest Introduction Inflammation of the muscles is called myositis myo = muscle, sitis = inflammation). Polymyositis is a condition which affects many muscles ( poly = many), mainly the larger muscles of the body, such as those around the shoulders, hips and thighs. This booklet also deals with dermatomyositis . This is a disease where a particular skin rash occurs ( derm = skin) with muscle inflammation that is similar to polymyositis. This booklet discusses: the nature of these conditions and the importance of getting proper treatment how many people are affected the probable causes of the conditions how doctors diagnose them and the tests used to do this treatments and possible side-effects of drug therapies current research into the conditions. It concludes by answering questions often raised by people who have polymyositis or dermatomyositis, and gives useful addresses for further information. What are the symptoms of polymyositis and dermatomyositis?

32. Polymyositis Doctors also refer to polymyositis as a type of connective tissue disease polymyositis is rarely fatal, but it can be disabling in its more severe forms http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00334.html

var cnnSiteWideCurrDate = new Date(2005, 8, 9); International Edition Member Services Home Page World ... Contact Us In association with: INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Polymyositis From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Polymyositis (pol-e-mi-o-SI-tis) is an uncommon disease that causes inflammation in your muscles. Doctors also refer to polymyositis as a type of connective tissue disease. Its most noticeable characteristic is muscle weakness, especially in the muscles closest to your trunk, such as your shoulder and hip muscles. As a result, you may find it difficult to get out of chairs, climb stairs, brush your hair or work with your arms over your head. Polymyositis is rarely fatal, but it can be disabling in its more severe forms. Although polymyositis can occur at any age, it mostly affects adults in their 40s and 50s. It is more common in blacks than in whites, and women have it more often than men do. Polymyositis usually develops gradually over weeks or months.

33. Polymyositis polymyositis is a connective tissue disease that triggers inflammation and muscular weakness. The cause is unknown, but polymyositis is thought to be an http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Polymyositis?Open

34. TMA: Polymyositis The Myositis Assocation, polymyositis. polymyositis (PM) is found mostly in people over the age of 20. More women than men have PM. http://www.myositis.org/about_myositis/polymyositis.cfm

HOME DONATE CONTACT US INTERNATIONAL ... Surveys Polymyositis HOME ABOUT MYOSITIS WHAT IS MYOSITIS Printer-Friendly Polymyositis (POL ee my oe SIE tis) What is polymyositis? What are the signs and symptoms? What tests will the doctor run to see if I have polymyositis? How is it treated? What is polymyositis? What are the signs and symptoms? Polymyositis (PM) is found mostly in people over the age of 20. More women than men have PM. PM is thought to be an autoimmune disease, meaning the body's immune system, which normally fights infections and viruses, does not stop fighting once the infection or virus is gone. The immune system then attacks the body's own normal, healthy tissue through inflammation (IN fluh MAY shun), or swelling. PM does not cause a rash. Muscle weakness usually happens over days, weeks or months. The weakness begins with muscles closest to and within the trunk of the body. Neck, hip, back and shoulder muscles are examples. Some patients also have weakness in muscles farther from the trunk, like hands and fingers. Many PM patients have trouble swallowing, or dysphagia (dis FAY jee yuh). Some patients have trouble breathing and muscle pain. What tests will the doctor run to see if I have polymyositis?

35. TMA: Polymyositis The Myositis Assocation, polymyositis. Diagnosis of probable or definite polymyositis or dermatomyositis. Location and Contact Information National http://www.myositis.org/health_professionals/clinical_poly.cfm

HOME DONATE CONTACT US INTERNATIONAL ... Surveys Polymyositis HOME RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS Printer-Friendly ... Twin siblings study (PDF - 129k) Infliximab (Remicade ) to Treat Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Official Title: Exploration of the Diagnostic Capabilities of Ultrasound of the Oropharynx and Larynx Purpose: Condition: Otorhinolaryngologic Disease, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm, Pharyngeal Neoplasm, Polymyositis, Speech Disorder Study Type: Observational Further Study Details: Eligibility: Genders Eligible for Study: Both Accepts Healthy Volunteers Criteria: Tumors of Aerodigestive Tract, No previous radiation therapy to head or neck, No major oral or laryngeal surgery. Location and Contact Information: Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center (CC), 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States; Recruiting: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office 1-800-411-1222, prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov Study ID Numbers 790101; 79-CC-0101 Infliximab (Remicade ) to Treat Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Purpose: This study will examine whether infliximab (Remicade (Registered Trademark)) is safe and effective for the treatment of dermatomyositis and polymositis. Infliximab blocks the effect of a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which is associated with harmful inflammation in many diseases.

36. Myositis (Polymyositis Dermatomyositis) including polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. polymyositis involves inflammation of the muscles and can affect many parts of the http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/myositis.asp

Welcome! Log In Create Profile Search Arthritis.org Keyword advanced search Español Questions and Answers Assess Your Joint Health ... 51 Ways to Be Good to Your Joints Myositis (Polymyositis Dermatomyositis) If your question is not answered here, please contact one of our information specialists. What Is It? Treatment Options Who Is At Risk? Resources and Suggestions ... More Information About Myositis What It It? Myositis (my-OH-sigh-tiss) is a rare disease that involves inflammation that results in damage to muscle fibers and skin. Myositis is a term that describes several illnesses including polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. Polymyositis involves inflammation of the muscles and can affect many parts of the body. When inflammation of skin involved it is called dermatomyositis Treatment Options Exercise approved by your doctor Medications: glucocorticoids; immunosuppressants Physical therapy Rest Who Is At Risk? Myositis usually affects adults between the ages of 30 and 60 and children between the ages of 5 and 15. More women than men are affected.

37. Dermatomyositis And Polymyositis - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Dermatomyositis and polymyositis. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/31/main.html

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38. Polymyositis And Dermatomyositis - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of polymyositis and Dermatomyositis. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/29/main.html

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39. Polymyositis polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes varying degrees of decreased muscle power. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/921449523.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Neurology By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Polymyositis Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes varying degrees of decreased muscle power. The disease has a gradual onset and generally begins in the second decade of life. Polymyositis rarely affects persons under the age of 18. The most common symptom is muscle weakness, usually affecting those muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body (proximal). Eventually, patients have difficulty rising from a sitting position, climbing stairs, lifting objects, or reaching overhead. In some cases, distal muscles (those not close to the trunk of the body) may also be affected later in the course of the disease. Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia) may occur. Occasionally, the muscles ache and are tender to touch. Patients may also feel fatigue and discomfort and have weight loss or a low-grade fever. 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. Physical therapy is usually recommended to preserve muscle function and avoid muscle atrophy.

40. Dermatomyositis And Polymyositis Classification Criteria for Dermatomyositis and polymyositis. Patients presenting at least one item from the first criterion and four items from the second http://132.230.36.11/neuromirror/dmpmdx.html

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