Question

A 33-year-old woman complains of symmetrical proximal muscle weakness. She has raised creatine kinase levels, consistent with polymyositis. According to NICE, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose oral corticosteroids

Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

IV immunoglobulins

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Methotrexate monotherapy

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Physiotherapy alone

Practice question

A 33-year-old woman complains of symmetrical proximal muscle weakness. She has raised creatine kinase levels, consistent with polymyositis. According to NICE, what is the first-line treatment?