Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Hi and welcome, Annette! I'm ,47, and developed polymyositis in 1975. I gradually recovered from that bout, and was basically fine up until a year and a half ago. The doctor's I've seen since then seem to feel I've not had a recurrence of myositis, but I have certainly had something or things going on. I've had tremendous fatigue, some weakness but not too debilitating- pain, joint problems and now protruding discs in neck and lumbar spine. I have Raynaud's, as well. That's enough of a description for now! The only meds I currently take are Vioxx for pain and inflammation (should take it daily but don't), a prescription antihistamine for years for " skin allergies " , and Ambien, a sleeping medication. I believe had some muscle damage in certain areas back in '75/76- my neck has never been very strong and certain shoulder and hip muscles don't seem as strong as they should be--- I find a great deal of rest helps me now and am a homemaker, so have the flexibility to nap- which I do most days every afternoon. I find I have to. Teddi- I am so sorry and you knkow I've gone throught the same thing not too long ago- miss them terribly. I've also had that depression inertia many times in my life, and I guess have come to terms with that, more or less. It happens, gets better, life continues, and the cycle recurs. I'm not on any antidepressants now, except for taking teh natural S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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