I commend you for your pursuit of trying to connect the dots, I think this curiosity on our own behalf is very important. I am in a similar space and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to symptoms/flares etc.

More recently I have been studying the role of the microbiome on health, particularly relating to gut dysbiosis and immunity. I recently did a stool test called GI Map, yes gross but very informative that shows exactly what bacteria (good/bad), viruses, parasites/fungi etc. may be in the GI tract or traces from past infections etc.

Turns out I have higher than usual strep and staph in my GI tract so am investigating this avenue further. I'll be going to my Dr. this Friday who will likely think I am bonkers for bringing this to him but will ask to see if these bad bacteria might be seeping into my bloodstream via a leaky gut lining (low Secretory IGa levels from this test point to issues with my gut lining as a defensive layer that needs to be repaired, and is a long process per my naturopath). Again, no idea if this is even relevant just another avenue to explore.

This is such a great forum and so helpful to me emotionally and mentally on this stressful path, so thank you all!!