Idiopathic Myopathy Treatment in India

Diya Singh, a 28-year-old junior architect,...

Diya Singh, a 28-year-old junior architect, had always been active, but over the past year, she noticed a frustrating decline. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs to her apartment or holding a heavy roll of blueprints became exhausting. Her shoulders and hips ached constantly, and she started tripping over her own feet. After months of dismissals from a general physician suggesting 'stress' or 'overwork,' a persistent friend urged her to see a specialist. Neurologist Dr. Mehta, noting her proximal muscle weakness and elevated CK levels in blood tests, suspected an inflammatory myopathy. He recommended a muscle biopsy from her thigh to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes. The procedure itself was straightforward under local anesthesia, though the soreness afterwards was significant. The biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy. This led to a targeted treatment plan of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. After three months of treatment, Diya's strength began to return. She can now walk her dog without pain and is slowly returning to yoga. Emotionally, she moved from a place of fear and invalidation, feeling like her body was betraying her, to one of profound relief. Having a name for her condition and a clear path forward gave her back a sense of control and hope for her future career and life.