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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Southern California Support Group - Saturday, May 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all 2026 dates)
Host: Scott Topic: Share & Care
Meets 2nd Saturday of each month. Email: mgsocalgroup@gmail.com
Future meeting dates: 2026: June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Las Vegas MG Support Group - Saturday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Information: email Joan Silverstein at midnightarnold@gmail.com
Topic: Andrea Divis discusses Patient Advocacy
Meetings are bi-monthly.
Miastenia Gravis Grupo Internacional de Apoyo (Virtual International Spanish MG Support Group) - May 9, 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: Jul 11 ZOOM, Sep 12 ZOOM, Nov 14 ZOOM
Info: HERE is an article about this support group.
Stanford MG Virtual Support Group Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Speaker: Dr. Neelam Goyal
Topic: Updates from American Academy of Neurology- April 2026
Solo Seniors MG Support Group - Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all meetings)
Topic: share & care
Upcoming meeting dates: 2026: Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, *Nov 4, Dec 9
Conquer MG - ANYWHERE MG Virtual Support Group - Thursday, May 14, Noon-1:30 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM (for all 2026-2028 dates)
Future meeting dates for 2026: Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, 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
National Myasthenia Advocacy for Young Adults Support Group (MAYA) - Sunday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. (pacific)
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.
2026 Sunday Meetings: June 14, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20 ZOOM (for all Sunday meetings)
2026 Weekday Meetings: Friday, May 29, 5:00 p.m. (pacific) Zoom
Questions: contact Jessica or Liam at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
MGA Virtual Monthly Meetup - Monday, May 18, 4:30 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Topic: Cell therapy in MG
Sacramento-Sierra MG TUESDAY Support Group - Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all Tuesday meetings)
Topic: food choices/nutrition
Host: Jill Williams. Meetings are monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Upcoming meeting dates: 2026: Jun 16 , Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
MGA - MUSCLE MAKERS - Wednesday, May 20, 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.
Phoenix Monthly Support Group - Tuesday, May 26, 5:00 p.m. (pacific-DST) ZOOM (for all meetings) - Led by Kim Vigil
Topic: Share & Care
Future meetings: May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28, Aug 25, 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). December date TBD. (Note: DST starts 2nd Sunday in March; Standard Time starts first Sunday in November.) For Arizona attendees ALL meetings start at 5:00 p.m. year-round.
San Diego Support Group - Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM (for all meetings thru October, 2026)
Topic: Recap of the National Patient Conference + other info
Led by Andrea Divis. Email: mgsandiegogroup@gmail.com
Future meetings through October, 2026: May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 28
Future meetings for November & December, 2026: Nov 18, Dec 16 ZOOM (for November & December, 2026)
Georgia MG Support Group - Monday, June 1, 3:30 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM tbd
Topic: MG treatments/research
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
SF Bay Area Support Group - Monday, June 1, 5:00 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM for Mondays
Topic: tbd
Questions: contact Jessica Milanes at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
Future Monday 5:00 p.m. meeting dates: Aug 10, Oct 5, Dec 14;
Sacramento-Sierra MG SATURDAY Support Group - Monday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) - ZOOM
Topic: food choices/nutrition
Host: Jill Williams. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Saturday, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Upcoming meeting dates in 2026: *Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 - ZOOM (for all Saturday meetings)
SF Bay Area Support Group - Sunday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. (pacific) ZOOM for Sundays
Topic: Share & Care
Questions: contact Jessica Milanes at mgwarriorssf@gmail.com
Future Sunday 10:00 a.m. meeting dates: July 5, Sep 13, Nov 8;
Seronegative Support Group - Contact: snmggroup@gmail.com for more information.
Currently Unscheduled (date and/or Zoom link are "tbd")
MGA - Educational Webinar- Thursday, tbd, 3:00- 4:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM-tbd
Topic:
MGA Research Webinar Series - Thursday, tbd, 3:00 p.m. (pacific) ZOOM tbd
Topic: tbd
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, tbd, 6:00 p.m. (pacific) - ZOOM tbd
Topic: Treatment Journeys
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month. Led by Cindy Streltzov, email pnwmgsg@gmail.com for details.
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Note: Caregivers Support Group was discontinued.
Community Health Fair - San Diego _ Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.pdf
🔥🔥🔥 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.
On September 12 the Myasthenia Gravis Association had a presentation by neurologist Dr. James Howard on the subject of Vaccines and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Howard covered nearly every aspect of the effects of vaccines on MG, and vice versa. This is a perfect case of, the more you learn and know, the better decisions you make. An example is the significant number of MGers who think that certain vaccines can cause MG or increase the risk of making their MG worse. The information that Dr. Howard presents will counter the misinformation you might come across in the MG world that comes from other misinformed MGers, or conclusions reached from experiencing their own body's reaction to a vaccine. Here is the presentation:
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MG NEWS
MG NEWS
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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)
New enzyme may disarm antibodies driving myasthenia gravis (myasthenia gravis news) Found by group member Frank Morrow.
Complement Inhibitors in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Comparison of Administration Schedules, Efficacy, and Safety (Journal of Clinical Medicine)
Rese-cel clinical trial results for myasthenia gravis expected in 2026 (Myasthenia gravis news) Study testing B-cell–targeting therapy as potential MG treatment
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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.
Physical Exercise in Myasthenia Gravis: A Systematic Review (MDPI) "these findings support a stratified and adaptive rehabilitation model in which exercise is progressively prescribed, symptom-guided, and integrated with pharmacological treatment to optimize functional outcomes, independence, and quality of life while maintaining disease stability."
Managing Myasthenia Gravis Flares (myasthenia-gravis.com) Learn what MG Flares are and how to manage them.
How Is Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosed and Treated? (WebMD) Very nice simple-to-understand summary of MG, its symptoms, and its treatments. Good for newbies.
Severe MG, high corticosteroid dose tied to worse psychological distress (myasthenia gravis news)
🔥🔥🔥 Myasthenia Gravis Treatments (MGFA) This is probably the most complete and up-to-date repository of information of nearly all types of MG drugs and other treatments.
Urinary dysfunction in myasthenia Gravis: a cross-sectional case-control study (Springer Nature) Factors that relate to urinary incontinence in MG
*NEW* Gut Microbiome (1440) New and terrific group of articles and videos that completely explains the gut microbiome
ENGAGE: Analyzing the value of virtual reality in a patient-centric immersive learning program in myasthenia gravis for healthcare professionals (Frontiers in Neurology) "Our study suggests that Virtual Reality-based learning is a valuable tool for medical education and the improvement of shared decision-making , particularly in rare diseases like MG. It also found that the immersive Virtual Reality intervention effectively increased Health Care Professionals' empathy, knowledge and attitudes in MG care."
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