Pain profile and opioid medication use in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.

Objectives: Pain is commonly reported in people living with myositis. This study assesses the presence of pain in the subtypes of myositis as well as the frequency of opioid and non-opioid pain medication use.

Methods: A survey was developed and distributed by Myositis Support and Understanding, a patient-led advocacy organization, to members of its group.