My dr made me get off of all rheumatoid arthritis meds a month before surgery. My RA flared up so badly I could barely walk. I ended up having to take 3 months of disability. I couldn’t eat (mainly because of the RA) and lost a lot of weight quickly. Just beware if you find yourself in the same situation. I soldiered through with lots of help from my mom and boyfriend, but it wasn’t easy.

On a side note, I also have the runny nose issue I’ve read about on here. Does that go along with auto immune issues?

I had a runny nose for years - sniffing was something I did continually and was not even aware of it. I'm sure it drove everyone around me crazy. Since losing weight, I do not sniff anymore. My asthma is 1000% better, and no more reflux. I think the reflux and sleep apnea, and higher intraabdominal pressures contributed to the runny nose. All I can say, is that all that is gone now, much to the relief of everyone.

Glad your health has improved!