Guest guest Posted June 28, 2002 Report Share Posted June 28, 2002 >> Carol, the sun flare sounds terrible, it also sounds like you might have over done. It is hard to say no especially when the others don't have RA and don't understand what it can do to you. I am also on Methotrexate and so far have not had any problem with the sun but have been trying to be careful, which is not always easy. Hope you get to feeling better really soon. Isn't this disease fun? Right! in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2002 Report Share Posted June 29, 2002 Hi Carol...I was in the sun (partially shaded) about 20 minutes for a picnic on Mother'sDay and my hands got swollen & red, got a rash on my face, achey, feverish, irritable bowell etc. etc. Years ago they said I had " sero-negative lupus " but have sinced changed the dx to RA. A short round of prednisone helped. It's funny, cause I'm sure I've been in & out of the sun at other times with not so much reaction. Maybe it depends where we are in the disease process, or if we're already a bit flared. Just more questions about this perplexing set of disorders. Get some rest & take good care. Love & Hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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