California Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
California Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Support Groups Network
Support Groups Network
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Welcome to the California Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Support Groups Network — we’re glad you’re here!
This community-based network connects and supports individuals living with MG, along with caregivers and loved ones. Whether newly diagnosed or navigating life with MG, you’ll find trusted information, encouragement, and connections. Our website brings together support groups' information from across California, including regional chapters, event calendars, educational resources, meeting updates, and ways to get involved. What began as a simple idea to help people connect has grown into a thriving statewide hub, including strong Southern California chapters and expanding Northern California outreach.
Founded by Connie DiPasqua and brought to life online by Mike Stabile, this site is a true labor of love and community. Explore, connect, and add your voice — together, we are stronger.
Our Growth Journey
Our Growth Journey
What began as the Southern California MG Support Group and its dedicated website has expanded to include new chapters in San Francisco, San Diego, and most recently, Sacramento-Sierra, forming a united, statewide network of care. Together, we’re growing a vibrant, evolving resource to support everyone affected by MG.
Explore Our Network
Explore Our Network
Our drop-down menus at the top of our website offer links to:
• 📚 Articles, Reports & Publications, from across the internet, on MG topics that matter
• 🌐 Trusted MG and Health/Medical Organizations
• 🛠️ Practical Resources & Tools for MG individuals and caregivers
At the top and bottom of this page, and also in the Group descriptions below, you’ll find links to the four support groups' homepages.
From All of Us to All of You
From All of Us to All of You
This site is for you, and built by people like you — people who care, people who are always there and people who believe in the power of connection. The group thrives because of those who never fail to be present, offering their time, energy, and love. We’re so glad you’re here! Welcome home. 💚
Questions about the site? Need technical help? Have an idea? Contact Mike Stabile, Website Administrator, at: mgsocalgroup@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This website is volunteer-driven and is a collection of resources, articles, and links, and is not sponsored by the MGFA. It is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or other linked websites.
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Our California MG Network's Support Groups
Our California MG Network's Support Groups
☀️ Southern California Support Group
Connecting the dots between our chapters with warmth and wisdom. Not near one of our local chapters? You’re not alone. The Southern California MG Support Group covers the wide spaces in-between Orange County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, and beyond. We offer Zoom-based support, regional meetups, and access to statewide resources for anyone who needs a place to land.
Serving Central and Southern California regions.
Contact: Connie DiPasqua mgsocalgroup@gmail.com
🌴 San Diego Support Group
Our newest Southern California MG stronghold, building community from the coast to the canyons. This chapter is all about connection, compassion, and community care. With monthly gatherings, peer-led discussions, and evolving outreach, the San Diego group is quickly becoming a go-to resource for Southern Californians in need of support.
Serving San Diego County and surrounding areas.
Contact: Andrea Divis MGSanDiegoGroup@gmail.com
🌉 SF Bay Area Support Group
Rooted in community and advocacy, our San Francisco Bay Area group brings together MG individuals and families with a shared experience and a commitment to supporting one another. Join us for monthly meetings, educational speakers, resource sharing, and a space to be seen and heard.
Serving San Francisco, the Peninsula, East Bay, and surrounding areas.
Contact: Jessica Milanes mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
🏞️ Sacramento–Sierra Support Group
Expanding support through California’s capital and foothills. This growing group offers connection, guidance, and understanding to those navigating their MG journey in the Sacramento region and Sierra Nevada communities. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time member, or a caregiver, you’ll find an open and welcoming circle friends here.
Serving Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado counties, and beyond.
Contact: Jill Williams mgsacsierra@gmail.com
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Selected Upcoming MG Virtual (Zoom) Support Group Meetings of Interest
Selected Upcoming MG Virtual (Zoom) Support Group Meetings of Interest
Anyone anywhere may join any meeting and all are free. Listed chronologically.
ZOOM BEGINNER'S GUIDE / Also: ZOOM 101
Virtual Meetings info for MGFA-sponsored MG support groups can also be found on the MGFA website.
To list your MG Support Group virtual meetings here, or if you know of other informative and helpful virtual MG support group meetings to include in this list, then please email us at mgsocalgroup@gmail.com.
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Las Vegas MG Support Group - Saturday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Topic: Eating Well With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
Information: email Joan Silverstein at midnightarnold@gmail.com
Meetings are bi-monthly.
Myasthenia Gravis News - Tuesday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. (pacific-DST) REGISTER
Topic: Q&A: What's making waves in MG research? Find out from Jenny McCue, VP of research and clinical development, at this live online forum hosted by Myasthenia Gravis News. To participate, register for the forum.
Phoenix Monthly Support Group - Tuesday, August 25, 5:00 p.m. (pacific-DST) ZOOM (for all meetings) - Led by Kim Vigil
Topic: Share & Care
Future meetings: Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 24 (i.e., the last Tuesday of each month) at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific - during standard time); or at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific during daylight savings time - DST).
(Note: DST starts 2nd Sunday in March; Standard Time starts 1st Sunday in November.)
For Arizona attendees ALL meetings start at 5:00 p.m. year-round.
San Diego Support Group - Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all meetings thru October, 2026)
Topic: Mindfullness with Cathy Ellis / Alexion
Led by Andrea Divis. Email: mgsandiegogroup@gmail.com
Future meetings through October, 2026: Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 28
Future meetings for November & December, 2026: Nov 18, Dec 16 ZOOM (for November & December, 2026)
Sacramento-Sierra SATURDAY Support Group - Saturday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all Saturday meetings)
Topic: Share & Care
Host: Jill Williams. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Saturday, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Upcoming meeting dates in 2026: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Conquer MG - ANYWHERE MG Virtual Support Group - Thursday, September 10, Noon-1:30 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM (for all 2026 dates)
Future meeting dates for 2026: Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Future meeting dates for 2027: Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9
Future meeting dates for 2028: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
These meetings are open to all MG patients and caregivers, held monthly on the 2nd Thursday, Noon-1:30 pm (pacific)
Contact info@myastheniagravis.org to receive email notices of virtual meetings and other Conquer MG news.
Here is the List of Conquer MG Support Groups.
YouTube recordings of previous Conquer MG meetings
Southern California Support Group - Saturday, September 12, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all Saturday meetings)
Host: Scott Topic: Share & Care
Meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Email: mgsocalgroup@gmail.com
Future meeting dates: 2026: Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9
Miastenia Gravis Grupo Internacional de Apoyo (Virtual International Spanish MG Support Group) - September 12, 1:00 p.m. (central) - ZOOM
Contact Leah Gaitan-Diaz at grupodeapoyomg@gmail.com for information.
Meetings will be on the second Saturday of every other month, starting at 1:00pm (central).
Upcoming meetings: Nov 14 ZOOM tbd
Info: HERE is an article about this support group.
SF Bay Area Support Group - Sunday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) ZOOM for Sundays
Topic: Nutrition and MG - UCB
Questions: contact Jessica Milanes at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
Future Sunday 10:00 a.m. meeting dates: Nov 8
Sacramento-Sierra TUESDAY Support Group - Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all Tuesday meetings)
Topic: Share & Care
Host: Jill Williams. Meetings are monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Upcoming meeting dates: 2026: Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
National Myasthenia Advocacy for Young Adults Support Group (MAYA) Sunday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) ZOOM (for all Sunday meetings)
Future meeting dates: Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20
We discuss topics geared towards those with MG ages 18-40 but are open to all. We meet one Sunday and one weekday per month.
SF Bay Area Support Group - Monday, October 5, 5:00 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM
Topic: Share & Care
Questions: contact Jessica Milanes at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
Future Monday 5:00 p.m. meeting dates: Dec 14;
Solo Seniors MG Support Group
Solo Seniors MG Support Groups: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
For joining details including dates, times and links, please contact Jill at mgsoloseniors@gmail.com
Seronegative Support Group - Contact: snmggroup@gmail.com for more information.
Currently Unscheduled (date and/or Zoom link are "tbd")
Georgia MG Support Group - Monday, tbd, 3:30 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM tbd
Topic: Uplizna (new MG drug)
Our meetings are normally the first Monday of the month except for July and September.
For questions, contact Alexis Rodriguez at mggatalk@gmail.com / MG Georgia website
MGA - Educational Webinar- Saturday, tbd, 9:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Topic: Myasthenia Gravis & Men’s Health
MGA - MUSCLE MAKERS - Wednesday, tbd, 10:30 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
A virtual community for individuals with MG to bring your hobbies to life. A reoccurring monthly group for casual conversation while crafting. Bring your craft and creativity to your screen and connect with others.
MGA Virtual Monthly Meetup - Monday, tbd, 4:30 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM-tbd
Topic: Tania Papsdorf, MD to discuss Myasthenia Gravis and women's health.
MGA Wellness WEBINAR - Tuesday, tbd, 10:00 a.m. (pacific), ZOOM tbd
Topic:
YouTube recordings of previous MGA virtual webinars are available HERE.
MGA Calendar of Events (including virtual meetings)
PNW MG Support Group - Thursday, Augusty 20, 6:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM tbd
Topic: Coping with Summer when you have MG
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month. Led by Cindy Streltzov, email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for details.
Stanford MG Virtual Support Group Meeting - Tuesday, tbd, 5:30 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Topic: Recent Phase 3 trials and FDA approvals for MG
Speaker: Dr. Srikanth Muppidi
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Note: Caregivers Support Group was discontinued.
MG Walk Southern California
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Miles Square Park, 16801 Euclid St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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UC San Diego Researchers Uncover Precision Medicine Strategy for Rare Inherited Muscle Disorders (UC San Diego Today)
Clinical Trial Opportunities (MGFA) Lots of clinical trials for MG patients. Find one in your area!
🔥 Presentations from the MGFA 2026 National Patient Conference are now available on YouTube.
Mike Stabile (this website's administrator) has a new article published on myasthenia-gravis.com, describing his current period of MG remission: Can Myasthenia Gravis Go Into Remission?
FDA Approves Uplizna: A Twice-Yearly Targeted Therapy for Adults With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (WebMD) The first FDA-approved treatment for gMG that specifically targets CD19-positive B cells, for for either anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibodies
2025 MGFA Scientific Session at AANEM (MGFA) Select recordings from the MGFA Scientific Session – along with other innovative research presentations
Treatment Decisions in MG Care Survey Link Regeneron is studying the lived experiences of those living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and their caregivers. They will compensate you for your time and insights with a $50 gift card.
🔥 This video is one of the most informative discussions about nutrition I've ever seen. Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a world-renown cardiologist, discusses fasting, processed foods, supplements, eating, what causes heart disease, insulin, ketones, calcium supplements, gut microbiome, and many other subjects, all of which can contribute to, or mitigate, Heart Disease. Mike Stabile
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Announced
"In August 2025, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines on prevention and management of hypertension, based on a comprehensive analysis of literature published over the past 10 years."
From the article, here are the new guidelines:
Brain & Life Magazine has released their Summer 2025 Myasthenia Gravis Special Issue. Click the link to read the entire issue! If you subscribe to the (free) magazine hardcopy you likely already received it in the mail.
Go To ANNOUNCEMENTS ARCHIVE
MG NEWS
MG NEWS
(go to News Archive)
Northwestern Medicine study reveals hidden immune environment in myasthenia gravis patients (Northwestern Medicine)
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Michican has a Quarterly Newsletter chock full of information for all MGers. The Resources section of their website is also filled with useful MG information.
Cyclospora explained: 7 medical experts on how it spreads and how to avoid it (MedicalNewsToday) One of the main symptoms is recurring diarrhea, so don't forget that if your MG meds don't get fully absorbed in your intestines before getting expelled via diarrhea, you might not be getting your full, prescribed amount.
A Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Could Transform Autoimmune Disease (Medscape) "Originally designed to target and wipe out cancer by reprogramming the patient’s immune cells, CAR T is now being offered to patients in hundreds of clinical trials for autoimmune conditions..." There are several CAR-T clinical trials for myasthena gravis. This article is a summary of the current state of this field of research.
Srikanth Muppidi, MD, on Evaluating Miv-Cel in Myasthenia Gravis (CGT Live) "The clinical professor of adult neurology at Stanford University discussed data from a phase 2 study assessing Kyverna Therapeutics’ CAR-T."
Efficacy and Safety of Amifampridine in Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology) "This study provides Class I evidence that in patients with AChRAb+ MG, the addition of amifampridine to pyridostigmine was not superior to treatment with pyridostigmine alone and was associated with a higher incidence of adverse events."
Efficacy of Pyridostigmine in Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology) A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial
Lymphocyte alterations and elevated complement signaling are key features of refractory myasthenia gravis (Cell Symposia) New findings about Refractory MG
Myasthenia gravis following statin therapy: evidence from target trial emulation and self-controlled case series study (NIH) The potential risk of myasthenia gravis (MG) following statin therapy
MG-specific treatments needed for older patients, researchers say (myasthenia gravis news)
Go To NEWS ARCHIVE
Fatigue Can Shatter a Person (The Atlantic) Living with fatigue-inducing diseases like Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has some coping issues similar to what most MGers face..
MGA Research Webinar Series - MEDLIVE VIDEO LINK
Topic: Navigating Myasthenia Gravis Clinical Trials: Knowledge to Support Your Care
What Does It Take to Get to Remission? (WebMD) Also discussed are the different types of remission: complete stable remission, pharmacological remission, and minimal manifestations status.
Diagnosed with Seronegative MG? MGFA has a useful Seronegative MG Resource Center.
New frontiers in myasthenia gravis therapy: FcRN inhibitors, complement inhibitors and anti-CD-19 therapy (Mayo Clinic) This article was sent in by one of our group leaders, Jill Williams. It is an unusually well-written summary of the types of drugs curently available to treat MG.
Anesthesia for Patients With Myasthenia Gravis (NIH) Book article sent in by a Calmggroup.com member
Why You Suddenly Have to Pee When You Get Home (VeryWellHealth) Incontinence is a very common problem in the MG population. You might find some useful information in this article that might help you better control your sudden urges to pee.
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