Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 To my knowledge, there is NO scientifically grounded research that shows there is no link between lupus and sun exposure. In fact, it is the one thing that rheumies agree on can be a trigger for the disease and increased disease activity. Although it is true that some people might not be sun sensitive per se, it is still important that they avoid the sun -- sun sensitivity can develop in any lupie, even if he or she had had the disease for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 To my knowledge, there is NO scientifically grounded research that shows there is no link between lupus and sun exposure. In fact, it is the one thing that rheumies agree on can be a trigger for the disease and increased disease activity. Although it is true that some people might not be sun sensitive per se, it is still important that they avoid the sun -- sun sensitivity can develop in any lupie, even if he or she had had the disease for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 That is so true. When I was first diagnosed 17 years ago a few minutes of sun would mean a definite flare, not to mention the sunburn. Then after a few years I started being tolerant to the sun rays. Still, my doctors say this can change any day. I won't even be aware that the sunsivity is starting again until it is too late. So, I always have to be very careful. Mojo Re: Sun Question To my knowledge, there is NO scientifically grounded research that shows there is no link between lupus and sun exposure. In fact, it is the one thing that rheumies agree on can be a trigger for the disease and increased disease activity. Although it is true that some people might not be sun sensitive per se, it is still important that they avoid the sun -- sun sensitivity can develop in any lupie, even if he or she had had the disease for awhile. "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 That is so true. When I was first diagnosed 17 years ago a few minutes of sun would mean a definite flare, not to mention the sunburn. Then after a few years I started being tolerant to the sun rays. Still, my doctors say this can change any day. I won't even be aware that the sunsivity is starting again until it is too late. So, I always have to be very careful. Mojo Re: Sun Question To my knowledge, there is NO scientifically grounded research that shows there is no link between lupus and sun exposure. In fact, it is the one thing that rheumies agree on can be a trigger for the disease and increased disease activity. Although it is true that some people might not be sun sensitive per se, it is still important that they avoid the sun -- sun sensitivity can develop in any lupie, even if he or she had had the disease for awhile. "The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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