I have Hashimoto's, which is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid. I recently started seeing a naturepathic doctor who ordered a battery of tests. It turns out I have reactive EBV. There's a connection between EBV and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's, and about 100 others. I also have chronically low vitamin D which is known to play a part in both reactive EBV and autoimmune issues.

My Dr has me on antiviral medication, an assortment of supplements that will not only help the antiviral medication but also help calm and relax my body to ease stress (a big trigger), a specific workout plan, and my diet has been overhauled. He has cut out all gluten, grains, dairy and sugar. His belief is that since the immune system is in the gut and I have autoimmune issues than I most likely suffer from something called leaky gut which some doctors believe triggers EBV. So far so good but the antiviral medication is very expensive even with my insurance ($200 a month).