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Hi @LotusBud, thanks so much for your response. My morning pill intake is basically turmeric, fish oil and vitamin c for my RA, and the LLysine for my H. I currently take 3000mg of LLysine, i never increased during an outbreak, so I will definitely do that, and look into the lemon balm capsules as well! Ive cut dairy bc I noticed that affects RA flare ups, but I cant quite figure out what is causing the H flare ups, menstrual cycle ? Stress? Shaving? mix of all of the above? haha I appreciate your response and again, any other suggestions please let me know! Looking into the blogger as we speak =]

Where to begin..... Since i got herpes in December of 2017, my already compromised immune system has been quite a mess. Not sure if its just coincidental timing or because my immune system is fighting off the HSV2 virus as well, but my rheumatoid arthritis became worse than its ever been. Debilitating really... I had to leave my job and go on disability because I would wake up unable to walk or move my hands. Dealing with the aggressive RA and the new HSV2 diagnosis mentally and physically was the hardest thing I've experienced. I recently just started taking medication - Enbrel (YAY HEALTH INSURANCE FINALLY) for my RA, so the flare ups are less frequent and it prevents joint damage. The issue is, it inhibits your immune system.... so I have been noticing I am having outbreaks way more frequent. I feel like I'm at a crossroads; my joints or my genitals! I am in a new relationship with someone who is extremely supportive, but these frequent outbreaks complicate an already complicated situation. Has anyone tried daily suppressive therapy , who also on a medication affecting their immune system? Does anyone have any suggestions..... Im doing what I can to cope and accept and try to live my life again. I have been so excited to not be in chronic pain everyday because of my RA, but now im in pain elsewhere :x SOS!

I could really use some support, advice, the works. Gender doesnt really matter, Id love to connect with a male and female to get both sides of the spectrum. I was in a really dark place for quite a few months because of my HSV2 diagnosis, which worsened an already existing autoimmune disease... .. finally living again and taking steps to love myself again and be a better me. so heres an attempt hhaha =] Im located in NJ, near NYC, 28 years old. &