Jana, just to follow up: I asked my doctor about polymyositis yesterday. He said that it would have shown up on my EMG, or in my CK or aldolase levels (all these tests were normal).

Thanks again for your help. Being familiar with all of this stuff is immensely helpful to me. It makes me feel more in control, and my doctor seems to take his cue from me, and give me all the details. This forum has been such a huge help.

Abby