Back

Patients Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

IIM: What were your first symptoms?

15 views
0 support
2 comments

Courtney_J

Community manager

03/12/2021 at 12:20

Good advisor

Courtney_J

Community manager

Last activity on 13/10/2022 at 16:47

Joined in 2020

1,280 comments posted | 6 in the Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy Forum

10 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello everyone,

How are you today? emoticon cute

What were the first IIM symptoms you experienced? Were they what prompted you to seek help?

Don't hesitate to share and discuss with us in the comments below!

Take care,
Courtney

All comments

IrisIIM

23/03/2022 at 14:54

IrisIIM

Last activity on 23/03/2022 at 14:41

Joined in 2022

5 comments posted | 5 in the Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

For me, it started with weakness in my arms and legs. I've always been a relatively active person, but I started having trouble lifting things and getting up out of my chair. It was finally the rash I started having a strange rash on my elbows and knees that had me off to the GP for a dermatologist referral.

IIM: What were your first symptoms? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/idiopathic-inflammatory-myopathy/living-with-idiopathic-inflammatory-myopathy/iim-what-were-your-first-symptoms-4451 2022-03-23 14:54:56

Trvlr1

25/07/2022 at 06:43

Trvlr1

Last activity on 20/11/2022 at 16:18

Joined in 2022

4 comments posted | 2 in the Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I had the weirdest rash on my eyelids of all places. At first I thought I had just rubbed my eye with dirty hands and it was caused by that, but then it didn't go away. I also started to get patches on my elbows which I didn't notice at first because it isn't something you regularly look at in the mirror. I didn't so much notice the weakness, it was the rash that made me seek medical attention, hard to ignore and make excuses for visual cues.

Members are also commenting on...

Articles to discover...

17/01/2022 | News

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

21/12/2024 | Nutrition

Anti-fatigue foods: How can you boost your energy naturally?

20/12/2024 | Advice

Coping with loneliness and isolation over the holiday season: what can you do about it?

09/12/2024 | News

Understanding the different types of body fat to better manage your health

03/12/2024 | News

Assistive technology: How is it changing lives for people with disabilities?

29/11/2024 | Nutrition

Milk alternatives: Which one is the best fit for you?

25/11/2024 | News

Why do we snore? And what can we do about it?

23/11/2024 | News

Insomnia: How can you overcome it?

IIM: What were your first symptoms?

All comments

Give your opinion

Members are also commenting on...

Articles to discover...