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Learn About Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

What is the definition of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
Necrotizing myopathy, also called necrotizing autoimmune myopathy, is a chronic inflammatory condition in which cell death occurs within the muscles. This cell death leads to degeneration of the muscle fibers, causing progressive muscle weakness.
What are the symptoms of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
Symptoms of necrotizing myopathy include fatigue; weight loss; fever; progressive muscle weakness in the forearms, thighs, hips, shoulders, neck, and back; muscle pain; joint pain and swelling; breathing difficulty; difficulty swallowing; heartburn; voice changes; difficulty getting up and standing; difficulty climbing stairs; falls; contractures around large joints; muscle wasting; and sensitivity to cold. Symptoms of necrotizing myopathy can come and go.
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What are the current treatments for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
There is currently no cure for necrotizing myopathy. Treatment for necrotizing myopathy is focused on managing symptoms with the use of glucocorticoids; calcium and vitamin D supplements; immunosuppressive drugs such as methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, cyclosporine cyclophosphamide, and intravenous immunoglobulin; biologic agents, such as monoclonal antibodies, and rituximab; physical therapy; speech therapy; and nutritional therapy.
Who are the top Necrotizing Myopathy (NM) Local Doctors?
4940 Eastern Ave, 
Baltimore, MD 
Recognized by The Myositis Association

Andrew Mammen is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mammen and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

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200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Recognized by The Myositis Association
Offers Telehealth

Margherita Milone is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Milone and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Nemaline Myopathy, and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

 
 
 
 
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Paris, FR 
Recognized by The Myositis Association

Olivier Benveniste practices in Paris, France. Benveniste and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Kidney Transplant.

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