Methotrexate and sunshine.
dreamdaisy
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I know I've mentioned this before but, as we have a number of people who are new to methotrexate, I think it worth stating again.
One of the side effects of meth is that it can make the skin more photosensitive so applying sun screen is essential, preferably of a higher factor such as 30, and basking at noon is not recommended. In the past I've had a splendid rash caused by the sun and, needless to say, it's uncomfortable and adds a further layer of yuk to the whole malarkey; I was advised to slather on calamine lotion and took Piriton for a couple of days to help shift it. I'm not sure whether other meds for auto-immune can cause this so it's best to check your leaflets. DD
One of the side effects of meth is that it can make the skin more photosensitive so applying sun screen is essential, preferably of a higher factor such as 30, and basking at noon is not recommended. In the past I've had a splendid rash caused by the sun and, needless to say, it's uncomfortable and adds a further layer of yuk to the whole malarkey; I was advised to slather on calamine lotion and took Piriton for a couple of days to help shift it. I'm not sure whether other meds for auto-immune can cause this so it's best to check your leaflets. DD
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Even in a heatwave I'm always the pale and not-very-interesting one.
We now buy our sunscreen-for-the-year when visiting our son in California – factor 50, waterproof, spray on and cheaper. What more could you ask? Only that Mr SW wouldn't spray it in my eyes :roll:If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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Thanks for that DD, as the sun flares me up(neuropathy) I cant sit in the sunshine anyway so wont have to worry about rashes. xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
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Marie, you are the epitome of the Glass Half Full person. Good for you. I'll drink with you any dayIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
It might be worth looking at the 'Which' comments about sunscreens. I gather that some were found to be less than satisfactory, and weren't the cheap ones either.0
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This would explain why I spent 10 minutes in the sun last month and had horrendous sun burn. I couldn't make sense of it. I never burn.
I've applied sun block (factor 30) religiously since then.0 -
And the, of course, we have to ensure we get enough Vit D :roll: Arthritis is the mother of invention.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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