Meet Stephanie

Living with polymyositis since 2009

The best thing you can do is to work with your doctor, take control of your medical care, and be your own advocate.

Watch Video

Meet Julie

Living with dermatomyositis since 2012

Live life and don’t let this disease ever define who you are.

Watch Video

Welcome to
DM/PM & YOU

Welcome to DM/PM & YOU

If you or someone you care about is living with dermatomyositis (DM) or polymyositis (PM), DM/PM & YOU.com is your source for information and inspiration.

You'll learn about treatments, get tips for daily living, and find guidance for partnering with doctors. Start here.

Learn about dermatomyositis Learn about polymyositis

Partner with your healthcare team.

Download a Doctor
Discussion Guide

Diet do’s and don’ts

Get tips about what you should and shouldn’t eat.

Are you a care partner?

Get 10 tips to help you avoid caregiver stress.

of 3

Women are twice as
likely to have dermatomyositis or polymyositis than men.

Myositis is a muscle disease that is caused by inflammation.

Dermatomyositis and polymyositis share some of the same symptoms. One difference is that dermatomyositis affects the skin as well as the muscles.

Next Learn More

Chair yoga

8 gentle moves you can do while seated.

Test your
knowledge

The first known case of myositis was diagnosed in what year?

1893 1921 1863 1792
Correct

1863—E. Wagner reported the first recorded case of myositis in the year 1863.

Incorrect

1863—E. Wagner reported the first recorded case of myositis in the year 1863.

Need to tell loved ones you have DM or PM?

We’ve got tips to guide you.

Take the worries
out of travel.

And be better prepared the next time you leave town.

Treating dermatomyositis and polymyositis

Learn about your treatment options.

Learn about
DM and PM.

Get the facts about how dermatomyositis and polymyositis can affect your muscles and impact your body.

Watch Video