Living with, and trying to overcome, autoimmune diseases affect all the people we love. Those of us who have...
The primary focus of Myositis Support and Understanding is muscle diseases which are referred to as “Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies” or “Acquired Myopathies,” meaning muscle diseases which are typically not inherited and are caused by the immune system attacking muscles, connective tissue, blood vessels, and/or the skin.
Dr. Victoria Werth, MD, presents, "Overview and new developments in Dermatomyositis." This was a live Myositis Support and Understanding...
Orphazyme formally assumes the sponsorship of Phase II/III arimoclomol trial for sIBM
Myositis Support, , Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), NewsOn December 14, 2017, Orphazyme A/S, University of Kansas Medical Center, and UCL announced that Orphazyme formally assumes the...
Learn more about the different types of Myositis Live Online Video Support, Education, and Activity Sessions we offer, how...
FDA grants Orphazyme drug arimoclomol orphan drug designation in the U.S.
Myositis Support, , Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), NewsOrphazyme A/S, a Danish biotech company with a late-stage orphan drug pipeline, today announced that the U.S. Food and...
Chronic Illness, Myositis, and Depression: The following are the comments I gave to a support group about my book,...
Learn more about Rose's experience on Capitol Hill during Rare Disease Week 2017. Find helpful links to Advocacy organizations...
Although everyday life seems like a mad dash to the finish line honestly it’s all about staying the course...
Sadly, my mum lost her battle as an IBM warrior
Myositis Support, , Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), Personal StoriesMums journey was a very difficult one. I remember her first fall the day I gave birth to...
A short story about Jerry Williams, president of MSU, and getting involved
Myositis Support, , News, PolymyositisIt has been over 13 years since Jerry Williams, president of MSU, was diagnosed with Polymyositis, sometimes simply referred...
As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking for volunteers and Board Members who are interested in donating...
Learn more about Lynn Lizarraga and her online video laughter yoga program she provides to members of Myositis Support...
There are many challenges faced by patients living with a rare, chronic illness like Myositis. These can include: medication...
Simply stated, an “orphan disease,” sometimes called a “rare disease,” describes one of more of 7,000 diseases affecting relatively...
Myositis Support and Understanding recently spoke with Rich and Carla Stevenson, David Quay, and Barry Pace about life with...
12 things your chronically ill friend wants you to know about feeling left behind, and what you can do to help!
Emily Filmore, , Myositis, Myositis Life HacksOne of the worst things someone with chronic illness can do is make a mistake in the balance between...
Myositis Awareness Day 2015 video is a story in photos and music that shows the support that MSU fosters...
Emily Filmore and Jerry Williams, Board members of MSU, along with Dr. Pat Vitacco, lead a session titled "Sharing...
We want to encourage you to consider journaling as a mental and emotional exercise of healing. We suggest keeping...