TMA is proud to host the Rainbow Affinity Group, a vital support community designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals living with myositis. Founded in 2022, this group offers a unique space to connect with others who share both a myositis diagnosis and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and respect within healthcare and beyond. Register Here In...
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Register Here Thanks to the initiative of TMA’s Women of Color Affinity Group and group founders Sherrod Bundage and Mustafa Shameem in getting this off the ground, this new group now meets quarterly on the first Wednesday as a way for men of color who are living with myositis to connect, share their stories, and... 
Register Here Join TMA's Flying Solo Affinity Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis Without a Live-In Care Partner The TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group is a dedicated space for individuals diagnosed with myositis who do not have a live-in care partner. Whether you live alone, are married but your spouse is unable to provide... |
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Register Here Join TMA’s Women of Color Affinity Group: Empowerment Through Support & Advocacy Founded in 2019 by Holly Jones and Kaniah Gunter, TMA’s Women of Color (WOC) Affinity Group is a vibrant support and advocacy community dedicated to uplifting women of color living with myositis. Through the powerful 3E’s—Encouragement, Education, and Empowerment—our mission is to... |
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2 events,This group for all myositis diagnoses meets every other month on the first Monday at 6:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM CT | 4:30 PM MT | 3:30 PM PT. Register here. TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere... Γνωρίστε άλλους σαν εσάς, μάθετε, μοιραστείτε και συνδεθείτε! Συναντιόμαστε κάθε μήνα την πρώτη Δευτέρα. Εγγραφείτε εδώ |
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This webinar will review different nutrients and diets and what is known about their effects on autoimmune diseases. Speakers Kirstin Zambell, PhD, RD, Clinical Research Dietitian at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Lisa Rider, MD, Pediatric Rheumatologist and Head of the Environmental Autoimmunity Group at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of... |
1 event,This group is for those with dermatomyositis, polymyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, (any non-IBM diagnosis). It meets every 3 months on the second Wednesday at 1:30pm ET. Everyone from Michigan and close areas without a support group are welcome to attend, however, there is also a TMA Michigan IBM group you can join as well if... |
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Open to all regardless how long ago you joined TMA! Living with myositis can be challenging, but you are not alone. Please join us virtually to learn more about education and resources to help you on your myositis journey and make new friends who know, understand, and share your new normal. Connect with people like... |
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You don't have to navigate myositis alone. Register Here Whether you're living with IBM, DM, PM, IMNM, Overlap Myositis, or supporting someone who is — the TMA Southern California Quarterly Group is your community. Join us every January, April, July, and October from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific for a space where your experiences... 
Founded in 2022, the TMA Military Veterans with Myositis Affinity Group is a dedicated space for veterans living with myositis to find support, share experiences, and engage in advocacy efforts. This group is particularly focused on working towards making Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) a presumptive condition within the VA, and provides invaluable resources for navigating... This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being... |
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Living with myositis in Tennessee? You don't have to navigate it alone. TMA's Tennessee Support Group brings together patients, caregivers, and families who understand exactly what you're going through — because they're going through it too. Come share your story, ask questions, learn from others' experiences, and build real connections with people close to home.... |
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2 events,The HSS Myositis Support Group is open to people living with myositis, their families, and friends. If this is your first time attending the HSS group meeting, please be sure to contact the group coordinator before the meeting date in order to receive the join link. PLEASE RSVP TO SUZAN BEFORE THE MEETING DATE: Suzan... This group meets monthly on the second Tuesday and is a virtual support network dedicated to individuals living with myositis in Africa and beyond. Founded in 2024 with the help of the TMA Women of Color Affinity Group, this monthly meeting is designed to provide support, share resources, and create meaningful connections among English-speaking members... |
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2 events,The TMA Missouri & Illinois Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis. Meeting every month on the third Thursday at 6:30 PM CT, this group provides a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and learn from others facing similar challenges. Register Here Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing... 
All are welcome. Register today! It’s not unusual to feel isolated and alone with a disease that no one has ever heard of and doesn’t understand. Being part of a myositis support group is an important way to share these feelings with people who know exactly what you’re going through. Research shows that this sort... |
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Register here! Join the TMA Hawai'i, Northern California, Oregon & Washington IBM Support Group: Connect, Learn, and Find Support This group is a welcoming community for individuals living with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) in Hawai'i, Northern California, Oregon & Washington, although all are welcome. Meeting every month on the third Friday at 5:00 PM PT,... |
1 event,The TMA ID, WY & UT Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. Meeting every two months on the third Saturday at 1:00 PM ET, this group provides a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and learn from others facing similar challenges. Register Here Whether... |
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Have questions about the skin symptoms of dermatomyositis? This is your chance to get answers straight from one of the world's leading experts. Join us for a special Ask the Expert session featuring Victoria Werth, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Chief of... This group meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM ET. For all myositis diagnoses. Register here Why Attend a TMA Support Group TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can... |
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Register Here Attend TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis and their Care Partners Living with myositis is easier with friends. TMA's support and affinity groups offer a community where you can connect with others who truly understand your unique circumstances. Share experiences, find helpful resources, and gain insights on... 
👉 Register here TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group meets every fourth Saturday from 10:30–11:30 AM ET, except December. Peer-led support groups matter at every stage of the journey. Even if you’re currently thriving, your presence and story can bring hope and reassurance to others who may be facing challenges. At TMA, we pride ourselves on... 
TMA Nebraska Myositis Support Group meets quarterly in-person and virtually on the second Saturday from 1-3 pm CT (January, April, July, October) at Zion Lutheran Church, 14205 Ida St, Omaha, NE 68142. To connect virtually, register here! |
1 event,TMA is proud to host the Rainbow Affinity Group, a vital support community designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals living with myositis. Founded in 2022, this group offers a unique space to connect with others who share both a myositis diagnosis and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and respect within healthcare and beyond. Register Here In... |
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1 event,The TMA Men Managing Myositis Affinity Group is a supportive space for men with any form of myositis to connect, share experiences, and find solidarity. Founded in 2022 and led by Eric Rocheleau, this group offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges specific to men living with myositis. Each month,... |
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Living with myositis means navigating a constant stream of input — from well-meaning family members, friends, and co-workers who don't always know what to say (or when to say it). This webinar tackles the art of setting healthy boundaries with the people closest to you, and gives you practical language for handling tricky questions and... |
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4 events,This group welcomes all Florida residents (and snowbirds) with myositis and their care partners to attend. This group meets four times a year (3 times in-person and on zoom and once zoom only) every three months on the first Saturday from 11 AM-3 PM ET. The August meeting is Zoom only. Register Here TMA support... 
TMA’s Worldwide Myositis Support by Diagnosis Group is open to all, especially those without an active support group in their local area. Formally known as Nationwide, this group has hosted international members since its inception in 2022. The meeting divides into breakout rooms by diagnosis, and the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group meets in its own... 
Please note there will be no July meeting to allow our volunteers to celebrate the holiday with their families. Join the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group: A Space Just for You Being a care partner to someone with myositis can be emotionally and physically challenging. Whether it’s dealing with stress, anxiety, or the weight of... |
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Diet and Nutrition Challenges in Myositis: Entry Points to the FAST for DM Trial
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