My beautiful wife has got polymyositis. I love her just the way it is, but it has complicated matters like deciding to have a family a little. Please, can anyone tell me if polymyositis is a hereditary condition or not? I would like to avoid having this very awkward conversation with my wife, so I am hoping that you can give me the relevant facts.
Sir i have know idea i am wondering the same thing well is it hereditary not makeing babies sorry %-)
Hello,
I am so sorry that your wife has been diagnosed with Polymyositis. This is a disease of muscle which means inflammation of the muscle fibers. The cause of this condition is still unknown. It begins like most of the autoimmune conditions but in this case white blood cells invade muscles.
Affected muscles are usually those closest to the torso and his results in weakness that can be severe.
Polymyositis is a chronic condition with periods of increased symptoms or relapses and minimal or no symptoms at all or remissions.
Polymyositis is slightly more common in females but it affects all age groups and to answer your question, there is no evidence that this condition is hereditary. But before making babies consult your doctor.