Patient Story

Damchen

After visiting several physicians and undergoing many tests, Damchen was diagnosed with the disease ‘Polymyositis’, a type of inflammatory myopathy, in 2012.

Since then, Damchen has been fighting through the constant flare ups, changes in medications, and their side effects that the disease brought along. Everyday activities like standing up from her chair, walking, and even eating grew challenging

“In fact, doctor,” said Damchen. “My weight shrunk to a mere thirty six kilos. I was reduced to nothing more than a skeleton.”

Despite everything that Polymyositis threw at her, Damchen decided to fight her ailment, and with a smile on her face, she said - “Doctor, you will be surprised to know that I even went on hikes and treks despite my disease!” Today, Damchen continues to fight her disease and has shown utmost resilience throughout her journey with myositis