Nance, I am not on medication for high cholesterol, and I do not have Desesthesia. My primary doctor diagnosed me with DM with MDA5 antigens. I had all of the classic symptoms, the most telling was the rash on my hands, I also had the “Shawl” rash. I also had shortness of breath and muscle weakness especially my lower body. My biggest concern is ILD, I was referred to rheumatologist and pulmonologist specialist by my doctor. They have been treating my ILD aggressively. I was seen at Mayo in September of this year, and got good news, my lung function was stable, even a little improved since my last test in April. So I am staying on current treatment, unless there is progression with my ILD. It’s truly been a life changing journey for me since my diagnosis in January of 2021. Thank You for reaching out to me Nance, I pray that you are doing ok, it gives me Hope!
Trying to take things One Day at a Time! Sometimes easier said than done!
Kathryn