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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...