Tanning with Lupus

Post edited by: Yooper, at: 04/30/2008 02:34

Re: tanning...I refer to my skin color as "moon tan."

My neuro doesn't want me in the sun anymore than absolutely necessary due to the myasthenia gravis (heat intolerant). I tried the glow-as-you-go lotions but really haven't found one that gives you a true-to-color tan. And in the summer, I cannot wear lotions on my skin. Plus, washing my hands after every application tends to look odd if I'm not careful.

Just call me Casper!

Did you recently develop an allergy to Neosporin? That's scary.

Good to hear from you.

From what I understand, yes people with Lupus should stay out of the sun or atleast use sunblock. I love being outside all the time. I ride my bike go for walks. I will ride 2 miles just to sit outside and watch my son practice football. I will break out a little on my arms from the sun but mostly it wont bother me unless I get really burned then of course your sick in bed for a week. My husband is always yelling at me about putting sunblock on, but I just cant.

I read where you workout, so do I. I wonder if working out builds up the immune system so well that you dont get affected as much. I have been doing pilates, walking, riding my bike atleast 4 miles and jump roping. (Not all in one day) and I feel better now than I have in years. I still have some pain in my hands and knee, but for the most part I feel GREAT!!!!!!

Nice talking to ya.