Although DM causes pain and weakness, it is not necessarily life threatening
If left untreated yes it is fatal
Good articles on JM are here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juvenile_dermatomyositis http://www.curejm.com/info/jm.htm http://www.myositis.org/template/page.cfm?id=184
if your bone marrow stops working is it fatal
Fainting can only be fatal if you have a pre-diagnosed disorder. People with diabetes who faint, can be extremely fatal since this can lead to coma. Fainting can also be fatal only if you hit your head on the way down or are put into danger while unconscious.
Yes
The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
Only about 20,000 people in the United States have dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
The first cases of dermatomyositis were discovered by E. Wagner in 1863 and P. Potain in 1875.
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Dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis and juvenile dermatomyositis.
In dermatomyositis, the muscle weakness is accompanied by a rash that appears on the upper body, arms, and fingertips
Prednisone and corticosteroids
Dermatomyositis - a muscle disorder.
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is often first apparent as a rash. The rash, which can be bluish-purple in color, reminiscent of bruising, typically occurs in patches on the face, neck, shoulders, upper portion of the chest, elbows, knuckles, knees, and back.
Individuals are given steroid drugs (prednisone, corticosteroids ) that suppress the immune system