Simplifying Therapy for Myositis
Diplomat supports patients with personalized care.Myositis is also called inflammatory myopathy. It includes many different disorders that cause muscles to become inflamed. Usually these disorders start with larger muscles.
Although all the disorders are different, they are all chronic — meaning they last for a long time — and they each cause muscles to slowly get weaker.
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What are the symptoms of myositis?
All types of myositis can cause muscle weakness. Different types of myositis also have their own unique symptoms.
- Polymyositis often causes muscle loss and trouble moving.
- Dermatomyositis often causes rashes.
- Inclusion body myositis (IBM) can cause weakness in the wrists, fingers, thighs, and feet.
- Juvenile myositis affects children and can cause muscles around joints to shorten permanently.
Myositis can cause other symptoms, too. If you have myositis, you might have a low level of constant muscle pain. You might feel fatigue from everyday activities — even standing in place for a long time. As myositis progresses, swallowing and even breathing can become a challenge.
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How does Diplomat help people with myositis?
There are no cures for myositis, but there are ways to manage the symptoms so that you can live a fulfilling life.
Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group dispenses medication for people who have myositis. We support you throughout your entire treatment by helping you find third-party financial support, assisting you with insurance requirements, and giving you 24/7 access to clinical experts.
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Sources
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Remember: The information here — and on linked sites — is not meant to replace advice, care, or a diagnosis from your physician. If you have questions about your condition, please ask your provider.
The information contained herein may not be construed as medical advice. It is for educational purposes only. Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. takes no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information contained herein, nor the claims or statements of any manufacturer.
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Diplomat connects you with the support you need. We do much more than just fill your prescriptions. Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group provides a number of resources to support you throughout treatment.
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We’ll look for ways to help you afford therapy.There are many ways to get help paying for specialty medications. We'll seek third-party programs and support the application process from start to finish.
