herdm at fp.co.nz (Michael Herd) wrote:
>Hello Immuno-netters,
>Does anyone know much about polymyocytis? I'm not an immunologist, but I believe
>that polymyocytis is an auto-immune disease that affects muscle tissue. Is this true?
>I'm asking on behalf of a friend who has this disease. The disease affects his
>muscles and he is not sure if exercise will help or harm his condition. Any useful
>information on diet and living with polymyocytis will be much appreciated.
I also have a friend who has polymyocitis. It is an auto-immune
disease which affects the muscles. He has been diagnosed one year and
is still on steroid therapy and chemotherapy.
His condition has improved and he begun to exercise. However, he had
to slow down because his CPK was rising.
I can write more if you want.
llytle at pathology.umsmed.edu
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Division of Clinical Pathology
Jackson, Mississippi
>Thanks,
>Michael.
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