Symptoms and Conditions of Polymyositis Posted: 01-16-06 12:38pm
I have just been diagnosed with
Polymyositis and I am in a lot of pain,
That has been my primary complaint this
whole time. Does polymyositis explain the
pain? I have weakness too and I am walking
with a crutch.
Yes, Polymyositis can explain the pain and
weakness you are experiencing.
Polymyositis is an inflammatory disease
with an unknown etiology which affects the
muscles, skin, heart, and kidneys.
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