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RheumTV is a collection of video resources covering Patient Education, Research Updates and general information related to the Division of Rheumatology.

Polymyositis – Signs & Symptoms

Polymyositis – Signs & Symptoms

The first signs that usually appear in polymyositis patients are weakness in the shoulders and hips, and an inability to lift their arms over their head. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, discusses the symptoms of Polymyositis.

Polymyositis – Overview

Polymyositis – Overview

Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles. It’s also commonly paired with other rheumatic diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains the basics of polymyositis.

Polymyositis- Lifestyle Options

Polymyositis- Lifestyle Options

There are many things to do at home to ease the muscle pain and inflammation. Self-care, including massages, taking a break from work or working from home, and eating more holistically can help. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, delves into how to live a normal, healthy life with a diagnosis of polymyositis.

Polymyositis-Treatment

Polymyositis-Treatment

There are many medications that can help decrease muscle inflammation, but with a myopathy, the best way to feel better is to exercise. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains how we go about treating polymyositis.

Polymyoisitis-Diagnosis

Polymyoisitis-Diagnosis

Diagnosing polymyositis is a step by step process. The physician will start by doing a physical exam to assess their strength, followed by blood tests, an EMG, and a muscle biopsy. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, discusses how polymyositis is diagnosed.

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Lifestyle Options

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Lifestyle Options

While there aren’t many medications available for patients with IBM, the best way to improve mobility and maintain muscle longevity is to exercise and stay active. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains ways to live a balanced, healthy life with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM).

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Treatment

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Treatment

Unfortunately, there aren’t really any medical treatments for inclusion body myositis. The most beneficial way to improve mobility and maintain muscle longevity is to exercise and stay active. In this video, Dr. Tom Lloyd, the co-Director of the Myositis Center, discusses the symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM).

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Diagnosis

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Diagnosis

There are a variety of ways inclusion body myositis (IBM) is diagnosed. Physicians will check for a specific kind of weakness in the body, perform an EMG, and check the muscle enzymes. These tests help differentiate IBM from other kinds of inflammatory muscle disease. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains how to confirm an Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) diagnosis.

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Signs & Symptoms

Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) – Signs & Symptoms

The most first signs that usually appear in IBM patients are trouble getting out of chairs and unexplained falls resulting from leg weakness. In this video, Dr. Tom Lloyd, the co-Director of the Myositis Center, discusses the symptoms of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM).