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5 Facts you should know about
Inclusion body myositis
1
The weakness comes on slowly (over months to years) in an asymmetric manner and progresses steadily, leading to severe weakness and wasting of arm and leg muscles
2
Common early symptoms include frequent tripping and falling, weakness going up the stairs, and trouble manipulating the fingers
3
Patients may become unable to perform activities of daily living and most require assistive devices within 5 to 10 years of symptom onset
4
IBM is more common in men than women
5
Dysphagia is present in 40%-85% of IBM cases
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