Austin Vietnam veteran fights rare disorder that weakens his body's muscles

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The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.

"With the progression it will impact muscles to swallow, so it could be severe enough to need a feeding tube," said Dr. Yessar Hussain, M. D., with Austin Neuromuscular Center."Terry has a strong will, coping well battling for a while, he's a star and trying not to let the disease limit him," said Dr. Hussain.

Dr. Hussain says it's been proven that a patient's attitude will improve their diagnosis, and he likes terry. If Terry's green beret training is his weapon in this battle, his wife Sharon is his motivation to fight.

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