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I recently experienced a rash from mononucleosis, which made me think back to my Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. While the rash itself was an uncomfortable reminder of the viral infection, it also got me wondering about the connection between viral infections and MS. It’s well known that certain viruses, like Epstein-Barr, are linked to the onset of MS, but can they also trigger relapses or affect the disease course? This rash has prompted me to dig deeper into the role of infections in MS, particularly how our immune systems react. Have others experienced similar symptoms or complications from viral infections that seemed to intersect with their MS? How do you manage these additional health challenges on top of MS? Sharing insights or research you’ve come across could be helpful for those of us trying to make sense of how these conditions might be interconnected.