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David Quay was in his early 50’s and working at Home Depot when he noticed climbing ladders was becoming harder. Soon after, he began falling down without warning. “One time I fell backwards in the hall and put my head right through the drywall.” He was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM) 12 years ago….
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During the 2024 Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) that took place in Pittsburgh in March, a group of global myositis patient organizations, led by TMA, wanted to be sure the patient’s voice was heard throughout the scientific sessions. This video was included in the presentation by Dr. Kendrea Garand from the University of Pittsburgh to…
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Myositis Awareness Month is a time to tell the story of your myositis journey. Here are some sample questions everyone can use to prompt your thoughts about how myositis has affected your life. Then you can go out and tell the world what myositis is and how it affects you! Thanks to TMA member Chrysta…
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Myositis Awareness Month is a time to tell the story of your myositis journey. Here are some sample questions everyone can use to prompt your thoughts about how myositis has affected your life. Then you can go out and tell the world what myositis is and how it affects you! Thanks to TMA member Brianna…
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Fiona Ratkoff is grateful to The Myositis Association for enabling her to get back on skis again after being paralyzed with dermatomyositis.
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