I was diagnosed with the inflammatory myopathy called amyopathic dermatomyositis in 2005. I have been having symptoms that do not fall under that umbrella. They come and go. They include sensation of ... View answer

I have dermatomyositis . What treatment do you suggest? ... View answer

iam short of breath, I have had dermatomyositis for 30 years my lungs are clear. I pass all pulmonary tests my my O2 IS 96% WHEN checked, could there be damage to my lungs from the dermatomyositis ... View answer

Hello Doctor, My sister is affected by Dermatomyositis complaint. She is having severe body pain & unable to lift both of her hands above shoulder. Had steroid medicines but still she is not recovering ... View answer

I am 25 and have dermatomyositis . I need care from a doctor familiar with my condition. I live in haymarket, va. ... View answer

Dermatomyositis thing...that s so odd! I mean it s so rare and I had no idea there were abdominal symptoms... ...Hi. I m freaking out a little. My symptoms were few and my possible illnesses included ... View answer

groins. I had a skin biopsy that showed possibly dermatomyositis / mixed connective tissue disease. I am wondering if this could be related to dermatomyositis or another disorder like Guillian - Barre... View answer

I have been diagnosed with dermatomyositis, would taking aloe vera help this symptoms; dry, itchy skin, weak and tired,swelling of the face and eyes, sore mouth, SOB, sore muscles, stiff joints, ears ... View answer

dear doctor, i am suffering from dermatomyositis and fibromyalgia . my reheumatologist told me to take steroids and plaquenil for my dermatomyositis. lyrica and arcoxia for my fibromyalgia. i just want ... View answer

My husband has Dermatomyositis. Diagnoses made about 1 year ago. 2 pet scans 6 months apart showed & test of sample swab being a bacteria in both lungs. Right frontal lobe at top of lung had changes ... View answer