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Which professional first suspected and/or diagnosed JDM in your child? Was it a general practitioner, a pediatrician, a rheumatologist, dermatologist, allergist, neurologist, etc.? 

 

Below is a compilation of responses. For full discussion, visit the Myositis Support Group JDM Discussion Board, click on Find and do a search for FSN Question of the Week (make sure you change the Posting Day Range to at least 180 days to get a good sample of responses):

  • Dermatologist: 8

  • Pediatrician: 7

  • Pediatric Neurologist: 3

  • Pediatric Rheumatologist: 2

  • Nurse Practitioner: 1

  • ER Doctor: 1