What is the treatment for dermatomyositis other than medications?

Hello,

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I read your query and can understand your concern. I reviewed your report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). We generally diagnose dermatomyositis with five things.

1. Muscle weakness
2. Elevated LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) and CPK (creatine phosphokinase).
3. Myopathic EMG (electromyography)
4. Muscle biopsy showing myositis.
5. Skin changes consistent with dermatomyositis.

If you have all first four diagnoses, it is definite; three is a possible diagnosis, two is probable, and one is a doubtful diagnosis. However, you are on the proper treatment for dermatomyositis, and generally, one can say how good your response is only after four weeks.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. The ideal way is to take a good diet containing citrus fruits, proteins, yoga relaxation, and exercise, but avoiding heavy exercise. Medicines can treat muscle inflammation. The initial 12 weeks are important. They will tell us about the response and recovery with medications, especially on high-dose steroids. Take enough water, around two to three liters but strictly follow medicines.

Thank you.