Polymyositis and a Positive ANA
Polymyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and weakness. It's a type of inflammatory myopathy, a group of diseases that affect muscles and the tissues around them. This autoimmune disease is linked to a positive ANA.
Symptoms Include:
- Weakness in the shoulders, hips, upper arms, neck, and thighs
- Pain or tenderness in the affected muscles
- Difficulty swallowing
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Weight loss
Treatment for Polymyositis
There's no cure, but treatments can help manage symptoms. Treatments include corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Regular physical exercise, such as light weights with multiple repetitions, can help rebuild muscle.
Dr. Isabelle Amigues
If you have been diagnosed with Polymyositis Disease Dr. Isabelle Amigues is able to work with you and formulate a treatment plan. Dr. Amigues fosters a deeper sense of trust and transparency as she guides patients through the healing and restoration of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. With a clinically excellent and research-focused medical background, she employs a blended approach utilizing the best in data-driven Western medicine and traditional Eastern healing that empowers our patients to understand the mind + body connection and to engage their intrinsic ability to heal.
