1. TMA: Home We are adding a more advanced track of sessions for those who have more experience with myositis and are seeking more detailed information. http://www.myositis.org/

HOME DONATE CONTACT US INTERNATIONAL ... Surveys READ MORE ABOUT: Bicycling Across America for Myositis! CONFERENCE 2004! Las Vegas - Live A Lot! This year's Annual Conference is about education and living. There will be more medical experts and new sessions focusing on: New drugs available for myositis How to improve physically and mentally Helping those who love you help you Working with your doctors Knowing your rights We are adding a more "advanced track" of sessions for those who have more experience with myositis and are seeking more detailed information. There will be opportunities to take in shows, see the sights and enjoy the fun and excitement that makes Las Vegas the liveliest city in the world. You won't want to miss being part of the action in Las Vegas this summer! Conference Program, Fees and Registration Info Reserve your rooms with the Stardust now, too! The Stardust is making rooms available for $55 Sun-Thurs; and $85 Fri-Sat; luxurious Spa Suites are available for $125. You can make your room reservations now by calling 1-800-634-6757 and providing code TMA0826.

2. Myositis - About Myositis At present, there is no cure for myositis. A person with myositis will need to manage the most people with myositis, however, treatment of myositis is satisfactory, and they http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/myositis

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us A program of Table of contents About myositis What is myositis? Incidence and risk factors Prognosis ... View article with questions External links Myositis Association of America [Top] Myositis Edited by Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D. Last updated May 1, 2002 About myositis What is myositis? Myositis is the term for illnesses that involve chronic muscle inflammation ("myo" means muscle and "itis" means inflammation). "Myositis" refers to several different illnesses, including polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis. All forms of myositis involve chronic, or persistent, muscle inflammation. This muscle inflammation almost always results in weakness, and less often in heat, swelling, and pain of the muscles. Myositis can affect many parts of the body. Sometimes the joints, heart, lungs, intestines, and skin can become inflamed. Some forms of myositis, like dermatomyositis ("dermato" refers to the skin), result in particular rashes over the knuckles, around the eyes, or sometimes in other parts of the body. Other forms of myositis occur in children. Some forms are seen with other connective tissues diseases, like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis . Still other forms may occur in people with tumors. Rarely, myositis can occur in a single part of the body, such as one arm, one leg, or just the muscles that move the eye.

3. Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis ("flesh-eating Disease") - Information - April 19 Factsheet from Health Canada. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/info/necro_e.html

Information Sheets INFORMATION April 1999 Necrotizing Fasciitis/Myositis ("flesh-eating disease") Necrotizing fasciitis nek -roe-tie-zing fah-shee- eye -tis) is more commonly known as "flesh-eating disease". It is a rare illness that causes extensive tissue destruction and can lead to death. In Canada, there are 90-200 cases of necrotizing fasciitis each year. Definition and Symptoms Symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include fever, severe pain, and a red, painful swelling which spreads rapidly. Death can occur in 12 to 24 hours. When the disease spreads along the layers of tissue that surround muscle (the fascia), it is called necrotizing fasciitis . When the disease spreads into the muscle tissue, it is called necrotizing myositis Cause Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by a number of different bacteria, one of them being the group A streptococcus. This is a common bacteria which causes infections, such as sore or strep throat, in children and young adults. Ten to 15 per cent of school age children may carry group A streptococcus in their throat and have no symptoms. It is normally spread through close, personal contact with an infected person, for example, through kissing or sharing cutlery. This same bacteria also causes scarlet fever, impetigo and rheumatic fever. Sometimes group A streptococcus causes serious diseases such as pneumonia, streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome, and necrotizing fasciitis and myositis. In instances where serious disease develops, the presence of sore throat is very unusual.

4. Myositis Support Group Discussion Forum Hosted by myositisSupportGroup.org http://www.myositissupportgroup.org/discussion.htm

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5. Welcome To The Myositis Support Group Website Welcome to the myositis Support Group Website. myositis Support Group James R. Kilpatrick, 205 Laurel Road, Athens, TX 75751. 903-675-6825 - Fax 903-675-6823. http://www.myositissupportgroup.org/

Cure JM Foundation www.curejm.com Oct. 9, 2004 will be the next meeting of Dallas Support Group James R. Kilpatrick This website offers a place to learn more about the mysteries of a Myositis disease and meeting other individuals who have been diagnosed with one of the diseases: Dermatomyositis (DM) Polymyositis (PM) Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) If you do not have a local Support Group, please consider this website as your Myositis extended family. Dr. Aziz Shaibani Visit the Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas Website James R. Kilpatrick (IBM) Click below to see excerpts as presented on Amazon.com's website Myositis Support Group - James R. Kilpatrick, 205 Laurel Road, Athens, TX 75751 903-675-6825 - Fax 903-675-6823 You are visitor number to this site Home About Us Myositis and Myositis Diseases "Coping with Myositis"

6. NINDS Inclusion Body Myositis Information Page Also known as inflammatory myopathy, an information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/inclusion_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Inclusion Body Myositis Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Inclusion Body Myositis Information Page Synonym(s): Inflammatory Myopathy Reviewed 11-01-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Inclusion Body Myositis? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Inclusion Body Myositis? Is there any treatment? There is no standard course of treatment for IBM. The disease is unresponsive to corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Some evidence suggests that intravenous immunoglobulin may have a slight, but short-lasting, beneficial effect in a small number of cases. Physical therapy may be helpful in maintaining mobility. Other therapy is symptomatic and supportive. What is the prognosis?

7. InteliHealth: Myositis InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School's consumer health information. For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Expected Duration, Prevention, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10399.html

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8. Myositis Forum - Powerforum Plus+ Pro (www.hotboards.com) Hosted by Sharon's myositis site http://www.hotboards.com/plus/plus.mirage?who=myositisforum

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10. New Page 1 Information, resources, events relating to myositis diseases, plus the author's personal site. http://www.myositisNW.org/

THE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATION (TMA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE - AUGUST 26 - 29TH - LAS VEGAS - RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW - CONTACT TMA AT WWW.MYOSITIS.ORG WELCOME - This is my personal website and is a compilation of information and links to many resources that I hope you will find useful in educating yourself about the Myositis Diseases and provide you with important resources and any necessary support. Whether you are the one that is sick or a family member or friend, remember you do not need to be alone in dealing with these diseases. As a long term survivor of my disease, Dermatomyositis, I wanted to share with you my experiences and my thoughts and I wish you find this site hopeful as well as helpful. Me at the Myositis Conference in Houston, 10/6/2003 This April marks the 33rd Anniversary of this disease. I was diagnosed in 1971, 1 month after I turned 16. Wow, what a journey. I have my ups and downs but despite my disability and lack of mobility I lead a very rich and happy life. I am surrounded by friends and family and by my very loving, very considerate, very helpful and very PATIENT husband, Tom, whom I've been married to for almost 14 years. I stay active as a KIT Leader in my myositis support group and I work part-time from my home doing income taxes and bookkeeping. I also help my husband run his painting business. Please DO sign my guest book AND mark your location on the map. If you would like to contact me with questions or you would just like to correspond - email me at:

11. Myositis - Learn More From MedlinePlus Find the latest news stories, overviews, research and more on myositis from MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine's consumer health site. http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/myositis.htm

12. The Myositis Support Group UK myositis Support Group Formally known as D P Support Group the Charity provides information and practical advice and research into Dermatomyositis (DM http://www.myositis.org.uk/

Home Books Buddies Factsheets ... Contact Us Updated 20th April 2004 Myositis Support Group Chat on our Bulletin Board ..........Find out if there are others in your area with Myositis (see Buddies)....................... London Marathon 18th April 2004 We are pleased to tell you that David Littler completed the London Marathon in 3 hours 25 minutes. A huge thanks goes to all who sponsored him. As soon as we know how much he raised, we'll post it here. Click here for photo. NEW The December 2003 Newsletter is now on line. This contains summaries of the 2003 Birmingham conference, trials updates, fundraising etc. Click here for more details. A new book on myositis. 300 pages of your stories, professional articles, information and help for myositis patients. For more details visit http://www.livingwithmyositis.com or email jen.fenton@ntlworld.com for an order form. Can be shipped to any part of the world. IMPORTANT CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION The SELAM trial is still recruiting patients with myositis. For new information on this trial, please click

13. AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet Myositis myositis. myositis (myOH-sigh-tiss) is a rare disease in which the immune system progressively weakens the muscles. myositis can take several forms, usually develops slowly http://www.orthoinfo.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=266&topcategory=About

14. MedlinePlus: Myositis Topics. myositis. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • myositis. You http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/myositis.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Myositis Contents of this page: General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Nutrition Treatment ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Myositis You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Muscle Disorders Bones, Joints and Muscles General/Overviews Myositis (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Myositis FAQ (Myositis Association of America) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Dermatomyositis (National Institutes of Health) ClinicalTrials.gov: Myositis (National Institutes of Health) ClinicalTrials.gov: Polymyositis (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms Creatine Kinase Test (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Nutrition Polymyositis: Can a Gluten-Free Diet Help? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Specific Conditions/Aspects Dermatomyositis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Dermatomyositis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary Inclusion Body Myositis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary Polymyositis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary Treatment How Rheumatologists Use Chemotherapy (Cleveland Clinic Foundation) Prednisone (Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America) - Links to PDF File Organizations American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association Muscular Dystrophy Association Also available in:

15. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Myositis myositis. Myitis Definition Return to top. myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the voluntary (skeletal) muscles, often caused by injury or infection. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001245.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Myositis Contents of this page: Alternative names Definition Alternative names Myitis Definition Return to top Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the voluntary (skeletal) muscles, often caused by injury or infection. Update Date: 10/24/2003 Updated by: Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia Dictionary ... National Institutes of Health Page last updated: 11 May 2004

16. The Myositis Support Group UK For information and practical advice about this family of diseases. Formerly known as the Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis Support Group http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/avenue/ye72/

Home Books Buddies Factsheets ... Contact Us Updated 20th April 2004 Myositis Support Group Chat on our Bulletin Board ..........Find out if there are others in your area with Myositis (see Buddies)....................... London Marathon 18th April 2004 We are pleased to tell you that David Littler completed the London Marathon in 3 hours 25 minutes. A huge thanks goes to all who sponsored him. As soon as we know how much he raised, we'll post it here. Click here for photo. NEW The December 2003 Newsletter is now on line. This contains summaries of the 2003 Birmingham conference, trials updates, fundraising etc. Click here for more details. A new book on myositis. 300 pages of your stories, professional articles, information and help for myositis patients. For more details visit http://www.livingwithmyositis.com or email jen.fenton@ntlworld.com for an order form. Can be shipped to any part of the world. IMPORTANT CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION The SELAM trial is still recruiting patients with myositis. For new information on this trial, please click

17. Myositis The New Look Of Health And Wellness. myositis. Defined as an inflammation of a muscle. Causes Bacteria infection such as infectious myositis or an autoimmune disease (a disorder http://www.symptomtracker.com/page139.htm

SymptomSolutions, Inc. The New Look Of Health And Wellness Myositis Defined as an inflammation of a muscle. Symptoms - Swelling, tenderness, and possibly weakness of the muscle. Other symptoms may include flu-like symptoms such as fever, or skin rash. Causes - Bacteria infection such as infectious myositis or an autoimmune disease (a disorder which causes the immune system to attack normal healthy body cells) such as Polymyositis Diagnosis - A physical examination including blood tests, a muscle biopsy, or electromyogram (measures muscle contractions) is necessary to diagnose this condition. Treatment - Antibiotics are prescribed for infectious myositis. Corticosteroid medications are prescribed for myositis that is due to an auto-immune disease. Bookmark this site Tell your friends about this page Print this page We want to hear from you! Please send us your comments HERE! -Thank You- SymptomTracker Home Previous Page About Us ... Investor Information WARNING! The information contained herein is not a substitute for examination and diagnosis by a competent, licensed, health care professional and is intended for informational purposes only. This site and its administrators, hosts, and advertisers assume no liability for any damages due to improper use. Continuing past this point indicates your agreement with these statements.

18. Myositis - About Myositis Top. Next . myositis. Frederick A. Matsen III, MD. Edited by Frederick A. Matsen III, MD. Last updated May 1, 2002 About myositis. What is myositis? http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/myositis/01?close

19. BrainTalk Communities - Neurology Support Groups A forum for discussing all forms of this disease hosted by the Massachusetts General Hospital http://neuro-mancer.mgh.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&f

20. AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet Myositis Leland A Winston, MD. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http//orthodoc.aaos.org/lawinston. Leland A Winston, MD. 6500 Fannin 1006. Houston, TX 77030 USA. myositis myositis . http://www.orthoinfo.org/fact/thr_report_pows.cfm?Thread_ID=266&mailname=Lel

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