I've already been tested for Herpes. It was negative.
One must always bear in mind, in the context of therapy that may affect one's immunity, that Herpes Simplex may be more common and recurrent. Swabs and appropriate blood tests can clarify this, and Acyclovir treat it, if necessary.
I'm the same way. I've never had sores in my nose or on my lips.
I get nose sores regularly, never had them before I got RA.
Thank you for the information David.