How to Manage Myositis
Myositis is the swelling and/or loss of muscles. It can be caused by injury, medication, infection or exercise. There are two types of myositis: Temporary and chronic. The symptoms are muscle weakness or pain, fatigue, trouble climbing, standing, reaching or swallowing. There is no cure for myositis.
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Realize what your limitations are and how you can work around them. You may need to change certain activities to accommodate your affliction. Getting help from others is not always easy, but may be needed depending on how severe your condition is.
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Take whatever medication your doctor recommends and be sure to follow the directions. Exercise, physical therapy and rest are also good ways to help manage your myositis.
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Seeing your doctor regularly is the best way to maintain good health. New ideas and treatments are created, or found, every day and your doctor may have something new for you to try. Keep your doctor apprised of how your condition is progressing.
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Monitor your condition. If you have a serious case of myositis, then you must be monitored carefully. This may mean that you need more than the help of your friends and family. You may be required to hire an in-home nurse to visit you and care for your needs. You may also need to see your doctor more frequently.
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Stay positive. Try not to get depressed over your condition. Try to remain positive. It can be an immense help to join a support group . Create a support team that you can call when you start feeling down in the dumps.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're feeling down, try doing some searches on-line or some research through your local library and see what new treatments and helpful advice is available. Read some inspirational stories or watch videos on people who have managed their myositis successfully and continued to lead productive, happy lives.
Always consult with a doctor before changing medications or routines or trying something new that could have an impact on your condition.
