Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 In a message dated 4/26/02 10:46:15 PM Central Daylight Time, edw43021@... writes: > I know that photosensitivity is part of Lupus. Does it also go along > with RA? > > > Hello, I have Systemic Lupus with RA as a complication (along with several other wonderful (?) things). I haven't heard of photosensitivity due to the RA, but I will surely ask my doctor the next time I see him. I am seriously photosensitive due to the Lupus. It actually started when I was taking oral Prednisone several years ago for the inflamation and didn't quit when I weaned off the Prednisone. Now if I even get in the car and get very much sun through the glass, I break out in welts on my arms and my face (very itchy and doesn't look very nice either). Also, it doesn't help that I live in South Texas with LOTS of sunshine! Alice Elmendorf, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 I know that photosensitivity is part of Lupus. Does it also go along with RA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Yes, photosensitivity can be seen in some lupus patients due to their disease, but it is not thought to be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis; however, it certainly can occur in some RA patients because of the medications used to treat RA. Photosensitivity: http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10542.html http://www.skin-disease.com/photskds.html Chemical photosensitivity: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/496_sun.html http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic108.htm http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER141.htm http://www.pharmj.com/Editorial/19990313/education/skinreactions.html Photosensitivity in lupus: http://internet-plaza.net/lupus/topics/photosens.html http://www.mtio.com/lupus/lal_5.htm RA and the skin: http://www.uws.edu.au/exhs/Podiatry/rheumato.htm http://www.arthritis.co.za/raskin.html [ ] RA and photosensitivity > I know that photosensitivity is part of Lupus. Does it also go along > with RA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Sorry to hear that, Alice! Re: [ ] RA and photosensitivity > In a message dated 4/26/02 10:46:15 PM Central Daylight Time, > edw43021@... writes: > > > > I know that photosensitivity is part of Lupus. Does it also go along > > with RA? > > > > > > > > Hello, I have Systemic Lupus with RA as a complication (along with several > other wonderful (?) things). I haven't heard of photosensitivity due to the > RA, but I will surely ask my doctor the next time I see him. I am seriously > photosensitive due to the Lupus. It actually started when I was taking oral > Prednisone several years ago for the inflamation and didn't quit when I > weaned off the Prednisone. Now if I even get in the car and get very much > sun through the glass, I break out in welts on my arms and my face (very > itchy and doesn't look very nice either). Also, it doesn't help that I live > in South Texas with LOTS of sunshine! Alice Elmendorf, Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Yes, living here in AZ I found yrs ago the hard way about drugs not mixing well with being in the sun......even if it isnt above 80 degrees.....and a dry heat...if sun is out here I now stay out of it..Yrs ago I was taking a class (some Soc WK class) and we were doing this exercise outside walking in a row hand on one in front's shoulder ..it was Nov and sun was out .....I lasted all of about 5 minutes , then get nauseous and feel like you are going to pass out......lovely.....I used to bake in the sun in the good old days.....now I am so pale white .........I bought some sunlees tanning spray this yr and may try that .........Judy in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 The photosensitivity was my first symptom bedore I began any meds. My rheumatologist said I didn't have Lupus and now I think he just won't admit he could be wrong. It took him 2 months to finally decide that I did have RA. Thank you to all that responded. ~Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 I am extremely photosensitive and have been even before the RA. Also more so now, I think because of drug interactions. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Hi , I have to agree with you. I have this problem but mine is cause from the predisone and metho., I take. Last week with the warm weather I forgot and got a nasty burn just from driving in my car. I had to cover up with an extra sweater I had in the car. My sitting in the sun days are over. I had to go down to my primary because of stomach pains. He was worried it was the pancreas but it is a stomach virus. Guess in my case I should call it a pouch virus. He did tell me he is concerned because of the bacteria in the pouch. He doesn't like the idea of waiting two months to start the anti-biotics. But he did say that the medicine can make you sick to your stomach, so that maybe why she is waiting. Anyway, he gave me campazine for the nausea, so maybe that will help. Lynn (Me Mom) ---------- > From: <Matsumura_Clan@...> > RA-Support <RA-Support > > Subject: Re: [ ] RA and photosensitivity > Date: Saturday, April 27, 2002 10:22 AM > > Yes, photosensitivity can be seen in some lupus patients due to their > disease, but it is not thought to be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis; > however, it certainly can occur in some RA patients because of the > medications used to treat RA. > > Photosensitivity: > > http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10542.html > http://www.skin-disease.com/photskds.html > > Chemical photosensitivity: > > http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/496_sun.html > http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic108.htm > http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER141.htm > http://www.pharmj.com/Editorial/19990313/education/skinreactions.html > > Photosensitivity in lupus: > > http://internet-plaza.net/lupus/topics/photosens.html > http://www.mtio.com/lupus/lal_5.htm > > RA and the skin: > > http://www.uws.edu.au/exhs/Podiatry/rheumato.htm > http://www.arthritis.co.za/raskin.html > > > > > > [ ] RA and photosensitivity > > > > I know that photosensitivity is part of Lupus. Does it also go along > > with RA? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Hi...way back when my diagnosis was sero-negative lupus/mixed connective tissue disease, some of my first symptoms were a rash across my face from the sun, and terrible stomach cramping and diarrhea if I was in the sun/heat more than just a few minutes. Now that my diagnosis are RA, PA & fibromyalgia, I still have those symptoms. But they did start before I was on any medications at all. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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