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  1. ChookityPop

    Do you have muscle weakness? I think I have found a potential ME/CFS subset

    I have now tested positive for CN-1a which is mainly seen in Inclusion body myositis (IBM) patients over the age of 50 but also in other autoimmune diseases like LUPUS, Sjogrens and more. Due to the age of IBM onset this antibody is likely to be tested less frequently in younger patients. I...
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    • cn-1a cn1a ibm inclusion body myositis muscle weakness vaccine injured
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    • Forum: General Symptoms