Myositis (Inflammatory Muscle Disease) Treatment in Manhasset, NY
Serving Nassau County & Queens
What Is Myositis?
Myositis refers to a group of autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation of the muscles. This inflammation can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty performing everyday activities.
Types of inflammatory myositis include:
- Polymyositis
- Dermatomyositis
- Overlap myositis
- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
These are rare but serious conditions that require expert rheumatologic evaluation and monitoring.
Symptoms of Myositis
Common symptoms may include:
- Progressive muscle weakness (especially shoulders and hips)
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Trouble rising from a chair
- Difficulty lifting objects
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Skin rashes (in dermatomyositis)
- Shortness of breath if lung involvement occurs
Muscle weakness — not just pain — is a key feature of inflammatory myositis.
How Is Myositis Diagnosed?
Diagnosis may include:
- Detailed history and physical examination
- Blood tests for muscle enzymes
- Autoimmune antibody testing
- MRI of affected muscles
- Electromyography (EMG) in selected cases
- Muscle biopsy when necessary
Early diagnosis is important to prevent long-term muscle damage.
How Is Myositis Diagnosed?
Diagnosis may include:
- Detailed history and physical examination
- Blood tests for muscle enzymes
- Autoimmune antibody testing
- MRI of affected muscles
- Electromyography (EMG) in selected cases
- Muscle biopsy when necessary
Early diagnosis is important to prevent long-term muscle damage.
Treatment for Myositis
Treatment depends on severity and organ involvement.
Options may include:
- Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressive medications
- Biologic therapies in selected cases
- Intravenous therapies when indicated
- Monitoring for lung and cardiac involvement
Close follow-up is essential to adjust treatment and monitor response.
Comprehensive Connective Tissue Disease Care
At Manhasset Rheumatology, we evaluate and manage inflammatory muscle disease for patients throughout Nassau County and Queens.
As a small, two-physician private practice, patients receive direct, one-on-one care and continuity at every visit.
Both physicians are consultants at St. Francis Hospital and participate in clinical research and trials, allowing coordinated multidisciplinary care when needed.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are experiencing symptoms of myositis or have abnormal muscle testing, contact our office in Manhasset to schedule an evaluation.
📞 516-365-1700
📧 manhassetrheum@gmail.com
We proudly serve patients in Nassau County and Queens.
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