Treatment of myositis 

As yet there is no cure for myositis but symptoms can be controlled in some cases.

Medication, Exercise, Nutrition, Stress reduction and Rest.

Appropriate exercise overseen by a physiotherapist is always recommended

MEDICATIONS

Corticosteroids / Steroid tablets: Prednisone

Immunosuppressants: Methotrexate and Azathioprine

Infusions of immunoglobulins: antibodies that suppress the immune system.  

Infusions are usually at monthly or 3-monthly intervals.

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG):

Treatment of dermatomyositis and polymyositis by  E. H. S. Choy and D. A. Isenberg  Oxford Journals  British Society for Rheumatology volume 41, No 1 Pp. 7-13

Treatment The Myositis Association
 
University of Washington Management and treatment
 
 
 
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