What is eosinophilic polymyositis?

Eosinophilic polymyositis is a higher than normal level of eosinophils, a type of white blood cells along with an inflammation and weakness of the skeletal muscles. It may be associated with inflammation in other organs, including the joints, heart, lungs, intestines and skin.

How do members experience eosinophilic polymyositis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with eosinophilic polymyositis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for eosinophilic polymyositis*

Who has eosinophilic polymyositis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 0
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 3