What is myositis?
Myositis is a general term that means inflammation of the muscles. It may be associated with inflammation in other organs, including the joints, heart, lungs, intestines and skin.
How do members experience myositis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myositis*
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for myositis*
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Who has myositis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 35 | |
| 50s | 49 | |
| 60s | 42 | |
| 70+ | 27 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 148 |
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