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    Possible Stiff Person Syndrome

    I was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy after covid or the mrna vaccine. My burning and pain in my body( arms, legs, back, spine etc several body parts) matches the symptoms of it. However, I have got mobility issues too( problem with standing too long, could not walk more then 10 minutes...