The TMA North & South Carolina Myositis Support Group offers a hybrid meeting format, combining both in-person and virtual options, for individuals living with myositis in the Carolinas. Meeting every three months (March, June, September and December) on the second Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, this group provides a supportive environment to connect with others,...
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...
Register Here TMA's Ask the Expert series is our most popular webinar series. It provides an opportunity for our community to get answers to their burning questions from a myositis expert who likely has more knowledge than their doctor. This is also a chance for the community to meet a member of TMA’s expert Medical...
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...
Register here! Join the TMA 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 Northern California, Oregon & Washington, although all are welcome. Meeting every month on the third Friday at 5:00 PM PT, this group...
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...
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...
The 6th Global Conference on Myositis is the premier international forum dedicated to clinical care and research in myositis. Clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and industry partners from around the world are invited to be part of a global community shaping the future of myositis care and research! GCOM 2026 takes place in Lisbon, Portugal...
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,...
The TMA Kansas & Western Missouri Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis. Meeting 3 times per year, this group provides a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and learn from others facing similar challenges. TMA expresses its appreciation of the strong support given this group by KUMC (University 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...