"Two-thirds of people with lupus have increased sensitivity to ultraviolet rays, either from sunlight or from artificial inside light, such as fluorescent light, or both. Whether or not you are photosensitive you should limit your exposure to ultraviolet rays, especially outdoors, as excessive exposure to the sun can cause lupus to flare."
I have always been sensitive to fluorescent lighting. I get serious migranes and body aches. I learned that in 8th grade when our science class got new fluorescent light bulbs by the end of science class my head would feel like it was going to bust and my body felt lousy everyday. Im glad science was my last class of the day.
After yesterday ... being out side all day I've discovered that I am extremely sensitive to uv rays from the sun.
Uv rays are at their strongest from 10am till 4pm.
They are stronger when reflecting off of water.
I was outside between these hours....on water... I felt a little achy coming inside but by 8pm I was absolutley miserable. My joints were so swollen I could barely move. My whole body ached.
Now I've made it a goal to shop for uv protected clothing. Im definatly reading sunscreen labels from now on and see how well they do with uv not just sun!!
Ifact I will share a shopping site
http://www.sunprecautions.com/
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