The Myositis Association Women of Color Affinity Group has been nothing short of a blessing and sooooo much support for myself and other women. You do not have to be a woman of color to join, however you must be a woman of course with Myositis. If you are interested in joining, the link is in the comments 🥰 You don’t have to talk or turn on your camera, however, we would love to see and hear from you. This is a safe space for us and this space is what encouraged me to make the skool community.

Inclusion body myositis is an inflammatory disease that affects the muscles. It affects more men than women, which makes it different than most other inflammatory diseases that affect mainly women. We are still learning about IBM and what causes it. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, discusses the symptoms and problems many patients with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) face. | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

Viral myositis (aka benign acute childhood myositis) causes pain in the lower legs/calves and sometimes in the thighs as well. The treatment is generally hydration to protect the kidneys from tge muscle breakdown products #flu #virus #complication #emergency #viralmyositis Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician | Dr.Beachgem10