Diet and nutrition - The Myositis Association
WEBTo avoid weight gain, avoid high-calorie foods and eat frequent small meals to help maintain steady blood sugar levels. Getting plenty of exercise will also help. To reduce the risks of high blood pressure and fluid retention, limit salt …
Nutrition Tips for People With Myositis | HSS Myositis Center
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Consuming a balanced diet may help reduce some of the effects of myositis, prevent nutritional deficiencies, aid in reducing side effects of medicines and treatments, maintain a healthy weight, and overall contribute to feeling better.
Polymyositis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 10, 2022 · Later in the course of polymyositis, chewing and swallowing can become more difficult. A registered dietitian can teach you how to prepare easy-to-eat, nutritious foods. Surgical and other procedures
Nutrition for Myositis Patients - Johns Hopkins Myositis Center
WEBPatients often find as a result of taking so many steroids, they gain unwanted weight. At the Myositis Center, we have an on-call nutritionist who has experience in creating weight management programs for those patients suffering from myositis and its …
WEBStudies have shown that people who follow the Mediterranean Diet and a plant-based vegetarian diet have the lowest risk of chronic disease. lean meats (chicken, turkey, pork), fish, beans, nuts, tofu, low fat dairy, eggs. Avoid: red meat, “fatty” meats (bacon, sausage), fried meats.
Understanding Polymyositis and Its Effect on Your Body - Healthline
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Polymyositis is a rare condition that affects your muscles. It begins by inflaming and weakening the muscles near your abdomen and can move to other muscles as it progresses.
Understand the nutritional needs of someone with polymyositis
WEBFeb 4, 2024 · Diet plays an important role in the management of this condition, as it reduces inflammation, promotes muscle health and improves immune function. Consuming foods that are high in nutrients can reduce the negative effects of medications, increase energy, and improve overall health.
Polymyositis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 10, 2022 · Polymyositis (pol-e-my-o-SY-tis) is an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness affecting both sides of your body. Having this condition can make it difficult to climb stairs, rise from a seated position, lift objects or reach overhead.
WEBEat healthy foods. Eat moderate portion sizes. Eat a varied diet. Enjoy your meals. Involve yourself in meal preparation. We are so much more than our myositis. We are what we are “thanks to” our genes and our environment. We unfortunately can also get: Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. Alzheimer’s. But...we do have control over some things.
Polymyositis Treatment & Management - Medscape
WEBDec 21, 2022 · Prednisone is the first-line treatment of choice for polymyositis. Typically, the dose is 1 mg/kg/day, either as a single dose or in divided doses. This high dose is usually continued for 4-8...