By James “Sudz” Szudzik I am the first born of five children. I have two brothers and two sisters. I am a baby boomer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan just after World War II. My father served in the US Army in Papua, New Guinea. My mother, who stayed at home and raised all of…
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When was the last time you took a deep breath and looked around with gratitude at all the amazing people and experiences in your life? Science has shown that taking just a few minutes a day to reflect in this way can significantly improve social, physical, and mental well-being. Here are a few ways to…
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By Dorothy Vetrano I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis (DM) almost four years ago. Since my journey began, I’ve learned a few coping strategies but it all boils down to one word… A.S.K. – Accept, Seek, and Knowledge Accept – You may not want to, but it’s so important to accept this new normal so you…
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By Lindsay Key People living with myositis learned about research to advance understanding and treatment of the disease during presentations and a tour of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland on Sept. 6. Myositis refers to a set of autoimmune diseases involving chronic inflammation of the muscles. An estimated 75,000…
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In recognition of World Myositis Day (September 21), we are highlighting the stories of some of our overseas members. Your financial support enables TMA to help people in other countries who have few resources to help them navigate myositis. Will you consider making a gift to help TMA continue providing this essential support to people experiencing this rare…
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