Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis Support Group
Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. The inflammation is predominantly of the endomysium in polymyositis, whereas dermatomyositis is characterized by primarily perimysial inflammation.
My mom was diagnosed with Polymyositis 3 years ago, she's been on Prednisone ever since then. This time she came back to the doctor with news that she has to go see a nephrologist (kidney doctor). She has had mild renal insufficiency for a while and it's not getting better. I'm starting to wonder if it's from being on prednisone for such a long time. Does anyone else have the same thing or ever heard of it? I'm kinda freaking out about it.
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I was concerned that I might be developing renal insuffiency because I had small amounts of blood in my urine. After several tests, the urologist told me that I am fine. I do understand your concerns.
The most important thing is not to worry. The best thing to do with a bad diagnosis is to thank The Lord, then watch your diet, take vitamins/supplements and do what the doctor tells you. The disease will do what it will do. It is possible to manage and move forward well.
I know that you are a big encouragement for your mother. I promise that your encouragement does great things to improve her health. Keep us posted on her progress. I have put in a prayer for your mom and you.
Prednisone can cause diabetes or hypertension and those can cause kidney problems. It's really good that she's going to see a nephrologist now instead of waiting and letting the problem get worse. I read this study once that one of the main contributors to delaying worsening kidney problems is seeing a nephrologist early in the process.
Good luck!!
I've not been told that Prednisone can cause kidney problems. I would suspect it is something else but I am certainly not a doctor. I do hope they can help her and everything will work out okay.