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Posted 12/5/2007 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
 Yesterday I think I was in the sun to long. The sun seemed to be buring my face and ears. I felt like my face was on fire. Has any one experienced this. I thought it was kinda of weird. I know I am suppose to use sun screen. I really was not in the sun that long. Just long enough to become extremely tired. Can any one relate to this rather strange experience. yeah
Posted 12/5/2007 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lupus fighter,

 

Actually, what you experienced isn't weird.  It's completely normal for those of us with lupus to have a very difficult time with the sun.  It's great that you're using sunscreen, but it isn't enough.  You need to keep covered up, and in the shade.  If you routinely spend time in the sun, you WILL end up in a flare.  Lupus and the sun, or heat for that matter don't mix at all. 

 

So you didn't experience anything strange.  You experienced exactly what lupus and sun do together.  They clash!

 

Stay in the shade! scool

Ginny

 

Also, prednisone makes our skin very sensitive to the sun.  So a sunscreen with SPF 30 is the minimum we should be wearing.  45 or higher is better, and apply it often even when you're not sweating or in the water. 

Posted 12/6/2007 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for responding. I was just wondering because I just have been feeling horrible since the sun exposure. My back will not stop hurting. I am going to call my rheumy in the morning so she can call me in something.

Posted 12/6/2007 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Good idea lupus fighter. The sun is very hard on us so be really careful. I wear sunscreen all year.
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