Sorry Becky for the delayed reply. Yes, after 14 years of having to use medications like Rinvoq, I know they depress the immune system. As one after the other eventually failed to control my autoimmune disease, which manifests as a painful, full body rash, Rinvoq was managing to keep the rash at bay. However, the side effects are now making it difficult to live a normal life. Doctors, in an effort to continue use of the drug, treat the issues as they arise which is not helpful. By joining MCC I was hoping, irrationally perhaps, to see if anyone had found a way to either mitigate these horrific ARs or even eliminate them. Perhaps by some homeopathic remedies or changing dosage? I am at a crossroads now, as the latest side effect, cellulitis around my eyes (!) is dissipating after a course of antibiotics. Fortunately, I am able to work from home, which allows me to keep my job and reduce exposure to bacteria and viruses, but they still seem to find me. My dermatologist just retired so I also need to find one willing and able to treat autoimmune diseases. Thank you for your interest and any advice you may be able to offer.