A 36-year-old member asked:
i polymyositis painful?
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Dr. Alfred Kim answered
Rheumatology 16 years experience
No: Polymyositis is a condition where your immune system is causing muscle injury, which leads to weakness. Interestingly, this does not cause any pain.
If there is pain, muscle, ligament, or tendon injury may be a cause. If multiple places hurt, thyroid issues or fibromyalgia may be the etiology.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can polymyositis be really painful?
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Dr. Betty Keller answered
Rheumatology 35 years experience
Mildly painful: Polymyositis is a persistent inflammatory muscle disease that causes muscle weakness.. The signs and symptoms develop gradually. The hallmark is progressive muscle weakness, additional symptoms can include fatigue, mild joint and or muscle pain, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. The pain is usually mild.
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