Medical Binder & Downloads for Myositis Patients

Helpful resources available for download

MSU’s Innovative Downloadable PDF Medical Binder.

This customizable binder is designed to empower myositis patients to take charge of their health information. By filling out and printing this binder, patients can ensure that they, and their advocates, have immediate access to critical medical details when they are most needed.

Polymyositis Info Handout

Resource specifically for all Polymyositis (PM) Patients & Care Partners.

Dermatomyositis Info Handout

Resource specifically for all Dermatomyositis (DM) Patients & Care Partners.

Inclusion Body Myositis Info Handout

Resource specifically for all Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Patients & Care Partners

Antisynthetase Syndrome Info Handout

Resource specifically for all Antisynthetase Syndrome (ASyS) Patients & Care Partners.

Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy Info Handout

Resource specifically for all Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM) Patients & Care Partners.

Explaining Myositis To Others

Resource specifically for all Myositis Patients, Care Partners & Advocates.

MSU's Pain Paper

Resources specifically for all Myositis Patients & Care Partners.

Care Partner Burnout

Resources specifically for Myositis Care Partners.

MDA5 Paper

Resources specifically for all MDA5 Patients, Care Partners & Advocates.

MSU Support Brochure

Resources specifically for all Myositis Patients & Care Partners.

Care Partner Brochure

Resources specifically for Myositis Care Partners.

Research Brochure

Resources specifically for all Myositis Patients, Care Partners & Advocates.

Financial Assistance Flyer

Resource specifically for all Myositis Patients.

About Prednisone

Learn more about one of the most common drugs used in the treatment of Myositis, Prednisone.

Letter to Normals

A letter to ‘normals’ explaining what it is like living with a chronic illness. A great tool for families of Myositis patients.

Find a physical therapist in your area

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Locate a physical therapist in your area by using the online locator provided by the American Physical Therapy Association. Narrow your search to find a physical therapist who specializes in neurology.

IVIG Information

A resource for information about IVIG. Contains external links to sites with more information.

14 Ways to Avoid getting screwed over by your health

This document contains excellent tips on taking care of yourself and ways to ensure you communicate with your doctor.

Tips to Find Doctor

Some tips to help you find the right doctor to diagnose and treat Myositis. Using our support groups is a great start!

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