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Lupus and sun exposure: Can you tolerate the sun?

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lupus79

31/03/2022 at 09:08

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Hi all,

I spent the other day outdoors in a friend's garden. I didn't think it was that sunny out but since then I've been in all sorts of pain in a terrible flare-up. It's never happened to me before. Has anyone else had this happen?

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31/03/2022 at 11:01

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Hello @lupus79, thank you for opening this discussion. I'm sorry to hear you're in pain! Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you.

Hi everyone, how are you today?

Have you found that your lupus makes you sensitive to the sun (photosensitive)? If so, how does it affect you? What kinds of symptoms do you experience? How do you handle it?

@Aurelie @Jude13 @Viny76 @amanda397 @Tjsharples @upnorthhere @iwillbeatthis @allie1983 @Shellington79 @Kelly246 @Jack.Mcm @Holly12 @Jazzib58 @Cazza55w @Jooliver @Lilread92 @LouiseElcross @Emma1981 @Linzijc

Don't hesitate to share with us here!

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Courtney

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Lupus and sun exposure: Can you tolerate the sun? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/lupus/living-with-lupus/lupus-and-the-sun-4555 2022-05-23 12:39:19

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It is a common problem with Lupus, I get a red rash and have even passed out in too much heat, The advice is to wear factor 50 sun cream and a hat, Iwas even advised to wear cream in the car.

Lupus and sun exposure: Can you tolerate the sun? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/lupus/living-with-lupus/lupus-and-the-sun-4555 2022-06-27 12:55:33

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