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Posted 3/20/2008 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've been looking for a special type of lamp to use when I knit and so far they all use flourescent lights which I know are harmful to lupus patients. Energizer, however, has just unveiled a similar design that uses LED lights. Have any of your heard of any negative effects LED lights might have on lupus patients?
Posted 3/20/2008 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have not heard about this but interested in knowing about it.
Posted 3/20/2008 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Pat,

   It seems like Lynnwood talked about this type of light in a old post. I can't remember the tread name, but when she see's this she will fill you in, if it was her?? She will let me know if it wasn't her as well....lol. Alot of brain fog going on here lately!

                                                     Babs

Posted 3/20/2008 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
Patty . . . Ginny was talking about the LED lights. If my memory serves . . . she learned that the LED was a good choice for us, but very expensive at this point. I use an LED head lamp . . . which is a tiny light powered by 2 AA batteries. The batteries have lasted a couple of years. The little light can be positioned on my forehead or wrist. It came with an elastic strap that reals in and out of the light to make it comfortably tight. I wear it on my wrist when I walk my dogs in the dark. The grands wear it at our campfires. It was a gift to me for backpacking *sigh* but I haven't been backpacking since I received it. It does come in handy. Blessings!
Posted 3/20/2008 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Patty, I don't know a thing about the lights. I just wanted to say hi! I hope you are feeling bit better and you can knit something for me anytime you want to! Maybe a nose warmer?

Alwaysrosie, I'm sorry but I just invisioned you with a light on your head and it made me chuckle. I do hope you get to wear it hiking sometime though
love ya guys
carol
Posted 3/21/2008 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
I tried to find the thread where I'd posted all the light information & we'd all discussed it, but....no such luck. I'm afraid I really don't remember the research I did and that thread was the only place I posted it. I'm fairly certain that LED's shouldn't be a problem, but they are still fairly costly. If you had a friend with one it'd be great if you tested it out for us all! Just kidding... Cheers,
Posted 3/21/2008 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
Cute Lynnwood. Sure, I'll be your guinea pig.

Carol, I'm feeling better. Actually walked today for quite a while and am wrung out tonight but happy I got myself off the sofa. My hubby puts an LED light on his forhead to use to read in bed at night. I used to when I could still read but my mind won't concentrate that long anymore. I don't know the cost of the one I want but will research it. When knitting with dark yarn I can't see very well unless there is a bright light shining on the project. And since I knit so much, it might be worth the money if it's not too exhorbitant.

Hope all of you are well.

Hugs to all,

Pat
Posted 10/26/2012 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Patty. I was intrigued by your post about the LED lights because I use a flourescent light when I cross stitch and it always makes me feel uncomfortable. Now I know why.

Anyway, I did a search for LED type floor lamps and found one at IKEA for $29.99. It says it is for reading but it looks like a great lamp for crafting. You can only buy it in the stores so if you don't have and Ikea near you, I don't know where else you can get one.

Mary Ann :-)
Posted 12/21/2012 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Great to know, Mary Ann!
Posted 12/21/2012 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
Lupus foundation on lights....

http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_donate.aspx?articleid=4262&zoneid=6

Bill

Posted 12/23/2012 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Bill. I just purchased (although it felt like I was investing in) LED bulbs for some of my canned lights. The article you suggested talks about the shield or coating that protects from UV radiation so it's my hope that these bulbs will prove to be a good choice. The energy savings is another benefit. If I don't have a reaction to the bulbs, I'll slowly replace all of my bulbs with them.
Posted 12/23/2012 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I am about to do the same thing for 2 canned lights. Tried incandescent and the cans are hotter than I would like even though using wattage lower than rated. Tried halogen bulbs which use less wattage than incandescent but are hotter...same problem. I think I will put 2 LED bulbs in them...expensive but they will probably outlast me.

My lupus does not include sun sensitivity so I am lucky. Many of my friends do have it with either lupus or dermatomyositis. If I had it life would not be good....no golf, skiing, hiking.....

Bill
Posted 12/23/2012 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
I agree about the lifetime of the LED's and and while I'm not as sensitive to the sun as many lupus patients, I stay out of the bright sun and don't use fluorescents. Anything to increase my odds of feeling well. I'll probably buy a couple of bulbs every couple of months for my canned lights. By the way, I also bought two bright LED's for canned lights and do not like them! Wish I had tried only one before opening the second package. The soft lights are great.
Posted 12/23/2012 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm tempted to try LED lights. Can you put them in regular light sockets or do you need to adapt them?
Posted 12/23/2012 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
LED lights can be used in existing fixtures...just have to ge the appropriate wattage and base. Ask at the hardware or home center and they can help you get the right one.

Bill
Posted 12/23/2012 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks.
Posted 12/23/2012 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
One thing I noticed at my former rheumos office, the waiting room had soft lighting and I loved waiting in there. I could've hung out in there all day watching tv(provided I had control of the remote). Since being on this site, I've learned I am very sensitive to lights. Now that my lupus/ra has advanced and the meds I am on, I am in danger of becoming a mole. What I find funny is, the waiting room had low lighting and made everyone feel good, but his treatment rooms had the flourescent lighting which absolutely hurt me and caused a massive headache for hours after the appt.

I hope you find the lights you are looking for!

Happy Christmas to all!!!!  smilewinkgrin

Posted 1/5/2013 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
 

 I have not yet been "officially" diagnosed with Lupus/RA - although the tests seem to be pointing in that direction. 

I don't use flourescent lights when I work, avoid them at all costs - ever since I got severe headaches in 1992 while in college.  I usually bring in an incondescent light or sit near a window to offset the flourescent.  As for LED lights I will give this a try. 

 

Posted 1/6/2013 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
I found something new at Walmart!
They are LED Light Ropes!
They can be connected in strings of 5 together they have two sizes: 46 feet and 16 feet in white or blue.
They can be used inside the house to soft light a room. Just place them along the top corners of the room or in a design on the wall.
You'll have to buy special wall hooks to hang them inside though, the hooks in the package are designed for hanging outside.
I'm putting them up on the walls in my bedroom because that's the room I spend most of my time in.
They are a bit expensive...
Posted 1/6/2013 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Couchtater, I've always said, Whatever works. Glad you found something that helps.
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