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MRI Results Decoded: The Wild Ride of Muscle Edema, Myositis, and Bone Infarcts

SICK GIRL DIARIES MYOSITIS | BONE INFARCTS | MRI

Alright, folks, grab your popcorn because today, we’re diving into the thrilling world of MRI results. If you’re like me, you probably stared blankly at your doctor when they started throwing around terms like “muscle edema” and “bone infarcts.” Well, buckle up because I’m here to break down what all that medical jargon means in normal-person language. Spoiler alert: it involves my muscles throwing a tantrum and my bones deciding to take a nap! We’ll translate fancy terms, explore what’s really going on inside these thighs of mine, and figure out what the biopsy is really all about. So sit tight—it’s going to be a wild (and educational) ride!

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