Malati Marlene Shinazy loved surfing and took for granted that her body was strong, agile, and capable of what she asked of it. Then her muscles started getting weaker. She…
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Dermatomyositis: Not my whole story
By Jenna Radke In January of 2022, my life took an unexpected turn. Just one month after graduating from my undergraduate university and embarking on the journey to apply to…
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Life is a blessing
By James “Sudz” Szudzik I am the first born of five children. I have two brothers and two sisters. I am a baby boomer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan just…
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Celebrating World Myositis Day: The Myositis Association of Australia
In recognition of World Myositis Day (September 21), we are highlighting the stories of some of our overseas members. Your financial support enables TMA to help people in other countries who…
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Celebrating World Myositis Day: Myositis Africa
My name is Cynthia Ikediashi. I reside in Lagos, Nigeria. Early in 2009, while in my third year at the university, I started experiencing weakness in my arms, thighs, and…
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