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...
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...
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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...
TMA has launched Proclamation50 for 2026, our aspiration to spur proclamations in all 50 states in the US for Myositis Awareness Month in May! You can use this handy guide to drafting and requesting this official designation of Myositis Awareness Month from your city, county, or state. This is a small-time commitment for a very...
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...
TMA Nebraska Myositis Support Group meets quarterly in-person on the second Saturday from 1-3 pm CT (January, April, July, October) at Zion Lutheran Church, 14205 Ida St, Omaha, NE 68142.
Living with a chronic illness can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. Myositis can pose additional and unique challenges. This presentation can help in recognizing symptoms and provide evidence-based strategies for coping and managing these issues. The HSS Myositis Support Group is open to people living with myositis, their families, and friends. If this...
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...
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...