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Diagnosed With Polymyositis, Weak Movement Of Arms And Legs. On Prednisone, Methotrexate. Help?
Hi Dr Im a 40 yr old male that lives in N.j. i was diagnose with polymyositis round ten yrs ago been on meds such as prednisone ,mycophenolate, methotrexate ,ect i jus seen a post where a comment was made that a person with my condition has a life span of 10 yrs i just had a son now im really scared plus my condition all of a sudden has become not so good movement in arms is hard and legs are getting weak my meds where reduce maybe time to increase again
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hi, The poly myocytis is an idiopathic disease with weakness of the proximal muscles, no one can expect the life expectancy of the diseased.
if the patient is healthy, other wise he can extend his life expectancy to a great extent.
Practice yoga of minimal movements, meditation , reading books of your interest, and hearing music.
Take balanced and nutritious foods. Thank you.
if the patient is healthy, other wise he can extend his life expectancy to a great extent.
Practice yoga of minimal movements, meditation , reading books of your interest, and hearing music.
Take balanced and nutritious foods. Thank you.
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