Polymyositis Symptoms - Myositis Message Board

Nazareth · 10-05-2006, 04:30 PM

k thanks anyways

kiwi girl · 10-05-2006, 10:18 PM

Hi
There are obvious signs for Poly or Derma. Everyone has extremely high CK, that is the muscle emzyme in the blood.
Also if you have had EMG which is a test using needles and electrodes. the needle is inserted into the leg, and the results are instant, they show up on a computer screen. This will tell the Doctor if the muscle are dying in your body.
Lets us know.
Cheers

Nazareth · 10-05-2006, 11:19 PM

alrighty then-

Dharlee · 01-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Hello, I am Dharlee and am new to the board. I also am being tested to see if I have Polymyositis. I have done a lot of research on this and I must say the symptoms match, but I did not realize that the pain was because the muscles are dying. Is that what I am interpreting from this post?

Thank you,

Dharlee

kiwi girl · 01-20-2007, 04:28 AM

Hi, all i know is what Spec told me with my childs illness, when she had EMG is showed straight away that there was death of her muscles, some kids have ended up in wheelchair as their muscles no longer work.
Hope this helps