Question 1

what is steroid induced myopathy, and what kind of steroid causes it?

Accepted Answer

Weakness: Any synthetic steroid can cause a steroid induced muscular weakness. They cause proximal muscle weakness preferentially and affect large muscle groups.

Question 2

if i have been diagnosed with 50% myopathy in my left ventricle, is just watching and getting more exercise the best course?

Accepted Answer

And...: Being on the right medications. The combination of proper medication, exercise, and time can improve your heart function and quality of life immensely. Good luk!

Question 3

could you explain what is steroid induced myopathy?

Accepted Answer

Too much steroids: It comes from too many steroids  given for asthma , inflammation from different entities that results in more proximal muscle weakness  and you have to stop taking them to get better also take in protein and exercise unless it results from a tumor that secretes steroid type compounds it is thought to arise from decrease in muscle protein metabolism causing atrophy.

Question 4

is aldolase frequently elevated in statin induced autoimmune .necrotizing myopathy ???

Accepted Answer

: Yes, in the majority of cases. Rare, poorly understood condition that can be devastating if not diagnosed in time.

Question 5

i have" steroid induced myopathy w/weakness" will it get better if i do not take steroids?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: Steroid induced myopathy typically gets better  when the steroids are discontinued.  A lot depends on the type of steroids and the duration of the steroids. Also, you need to balance the myopathy with the rationale for the steroids. There are some situations (ie. Brain tumors) when they are essential for the treatment and management of a different disorder. In general, we try to limit steroid use.

Question 6

safest statin ? is creatine kinase always elevated with statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy?

Accepted Answer

: All statins are relatively safe, though some folks that react to high intensity statins may benefit from lower intensity varieties. The condition of which you speak is rare and wouldn’t occur without symptoms &amp; lab abnormalities like creatine kinase elevation.

Question 7

do i have to take medicine for myopathy?

Accepted Answer

Myopathy: Myopathy means muscle pathology or disorder.  There are many causes of muscle disease, i.e. Many muscle diseases.  Whether or not medicine is needed depends on the specific muscle disease.  Consider seeing a neurologist.

Question 8

can you tell me about holloviseral myopathy?

Accepted Answer

Hollow Visceral Myo-: pathy  = inability of intestinal smooth muscle to propel food, air &amp; stool normally, causing obstruction without a lesion that blocks passage. It can be from inherited genetic defects affecting intestinal nerve &amp; muscle cells, genetic syndromes or auto-immune &amp; neurological diseases. Bladder function is often impaired, also. Biopsy of the walls of the bowel &amp; bladder diagnose the type.

Question 9

cervical myopathy prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Needs immediate evaluation by a spine surgeon before any permanent damage sets in.

Question 10

is myopathy why i have back problems?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Myopathy can weaken muscles and result in early back degeneration.  This is very unusual, however. At age 44, if you have early back issues already, then this could be the problem unless your activity and job requirements have just accelerated the degeneration in the back.

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What is steroid induced myopathy, and what kind of steroid causes it?

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If i have been diagnosed with 50% myopathy in my left ventricle, is just watching and getting more exercise the best course?

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Could you explain what is steroid induced myopathy?

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Is aldolase frequently elevated in statin induced autoimmune .necrotizing myopathy ???

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I have" steroid induced myopathy w/weakness" will it get better if i do not take steroids?

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Safest statin ? is creatine kinase always elevated with statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy?

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Do i have to take medicine for myopathy?

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Can you tell me about holloviseral myopathy?

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Cervical myopathy prognosis?

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