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Thank you for your well wishes, and the same to you! The meds I'm taking are immune suppressants, so in theory, I'm more susceptible to infection. With that said, in the 13 years I've been taking all these meds, I've had no infections from cuts, etc., and really, my overall health has been good. I've had a few colds, had Covid once, just had sinusitis, but nothing really bad. I do take a daily vitamin, vitamin D, flaxseed oil (for my eyes), folic acid (to counteract any possible methotrexate side effects) a bit of magnesium, and the past 6 months I'm taking collagen peptides. I also do not have a spleen, so for me, it's important to stay up to date on vaccines to mitigate or avoid possible illness. As I said, I've been lucky and really have no problematic side effects to vaccines, either. The only exception was the Shingles vax, which made me feel unwell for a couple days. Compared to what I hear Shingles does, well worth it. I'm sure different doctors have different opinions on treatment, and how aggressively to treat your RA, depending on the severity of symptoms. I know some people advocate diet changes, but for me, with how severe my RA was, I was willing to take any risks to feel better. I wish you well, and encourage you to be your own advocate. The disease can make you feel powerless. Find a doctor that listens to you, and stays current on treatment options. Good luck!