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How Long Should The Polymyositis Medications Be Continued?
I had polymyositis during Jan 2010 which affected me the worst part of my life. Due to the efforts of my attending physicians, I am able to have a normal life now. I am put wiht defcort 6 alongwith ecosprin.osteofos 70 and folvite. I am a type 2 diabetic since 2002. How long should I continue this medicine? Ravichandran
Polymyositis is considered to be an autoimmune disease, treatment duration depends on the remission of disease though there are high chances of recurrences and relapse after stopping of treatment. Usually, it takes 2 months to a year treatment for the patient to start regaining his/her muscle strength back depending upon the severity of inflammation.
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Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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How Long Should The Polymyositis Medications Be Continued?
Hi, Polymyositis is considered to be an autoimmune disease, treatment duration depends on the remission of disease though there are high chances of recurrences and relapse after stopping of treatment. Usually, it takes 2 months to a year treatment for the patient to start regaining his/her muscle strength back depending upon the severity of inflammation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon