I was recently diagnosed with IBM. After much consultation with my neurologist and rheumatologist I have concluded that there are only a few very if-y therapies for this one of which is steroids. Since I have osteoporosis and steroids destroy bones that was a non-starter. I have been trying to exercise almost every day. The best I can do is about a 20 minute walk in my neighborhood and lifting free weights. I am 77 years old and I've read that people who are diagnosed later in life tend to have a more rapid deterioration than younger people and I feel that is true in my case. I would be happy to participate in a clinical trial if one was available or any research that I could tolerate. I will also donate my body to any research program on this dreadful disease.