What is myositis and what are some treatment options for it?

Muscle inflammation: Classical disorders include polymyositis and dermatomyositis, both causing progressive weakness. Cancer may or may not be associated, and removal of tumor may not help. Therapy with steroids, immunosuppressants (imuran, cell-cept), ivig and recent acth may be used.

Muscle inflammation: Myosotis is an inflammatory muscle disease. There are several possible causes and the treatment depends on defining the cause.