I have had polymyositis since 2010. My doctor recently increased my daily dosage to 20 mg of Wysolone and two tablets of Mofilet because of new upper limb weakness, suspecting a relapse. How can I confirm if this is a true relapse of polymyositis or just temporary weakness?

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I have had polymyositis since 2010. My doctor recently increased my daily dosage to 20 mg of Wysolone and two tablets of Mofilet because of new upper limb weakness, suspecting a relapse. How can I confirm if this is a true relapse of polymyositis or just temporary weakness?

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I have had polymyositis since 2010. My doctor recently increased my daily dosage to 20 mg of Wysolone and two tablets of Mofilet because of new upper limb weakness, suspecting a relapse. How can I confirm if this is a true relapse of polymyositis or just temporary weakness?

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13 days ago

To confirm whether this is a true polymyositis relapse or temporary weakness, your doctor will typically recommend the following investigations: Blood Tests: Measuring muscle enzymes like Creatine Kinase (CK) and aldolase. Elevated levels usually indicate active muscle inflammation. Muscle MRI: An MRI of your upper limbs can detect active muscle inflammation (oedema) and help distinguish a relapse from other causes. Electromyography (EMG): This measures electrical activity in the muscles to check for active myopathy It is also crucial to differentiate a relapse from steroid-induced muscle weakness (a side effect of Wysolone), which typically presents with normal CK levels. Please consult your rheumatologist to schedule these diagnostic tests.

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I have had polymyositis since 2010. My doctor recently increased my daily dosage to 20 mg of Wysolone and two tablets of Mofilet because of new upper limb weakness, suspecting a relapse. How can I confirm if this is a true relapse of polymyositis or just temporary weakness?

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