Sample Medication Chart

The number of medications used to manage juvenile myositis and its side effects can be overwhelming. To help you stay organized, Cure JM has developed this sample medication chart.

The chart is in Microsoft Word format, so you can customize it to fit your specific needs.

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Why I Walk- Sammie Fish

Why I Walk: Steps Toward a Cure with Sammie Fish

Sammie Fish was 14 when juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM, a rare form of juvenile myositis (JM) changed her life in 2017. A doctor’s warning that she might never reach remission, tied to a lifetime of medication, shook her world. But Sammie, now 21, didn’t back down. Today, she’s a college grad, a new teacher in her dream job, and Co-Chair of Cure JM’s Ohio Chapter alongside her mom. She walks for herself, for kids like her, and for a cure. That’s why hundreds of Cure JM families and friends across the nation join Walk Strong, because every step pushes us toward a JM-free future

Town Hall April 2024, IVIG, Tory, Cherwin, Vogel, Alderfer

IVIG – What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Hear from a panel of four experts about IVIG, including important tips for a successful IVIG journey.

The panel will discuss a variety of must-know information on successful IVIG treatment days, navigating the system, at-home vs. outpatient options, pre & post-treatment checklists, and more.

Alexandra’s Story

Alexandra grew up in Philadelphia. At eight years old, she was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis. Her first symptom was pain in her cuticles whenever she

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