How Do You Recognize Signs And Symptoms Of Polymyositis?
Polymyositis, or PM, is a rare condition affecting the muscles. It is an autoimmune disease that is difficult to diagnose. In fact, people diagnosed with PM are sometimes later diagnosed with inclusion-body myositis when treatments used for PM do not work. The trouble diagnosing PM lies in the fact that the signs and symptoms are not always specific to this disease, leading doctors to run different tests and piece together the puzzle. The following is a list of the more common signs and symptoms associated with polymyositis but does not include all possible symptoms. Take note of any muscle weakness or pain that seems to become progressively worse. You will typically feel the muscle symptoms about the same on both sides of your body, especially in the muscles closer to the center of your body. Be aware if you feel tired more often than usual. General fatigue is a fairly common complaint. Consider how difficult it is for you to walk up steps, stand up from a seat or reach your arms over
