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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Hephs-little-lady on July 06, 2006, 12:07:01 PM

Title: Fun in the Sun.
Post by: Hephs-little-lady on July 06, 2006, 12:07:01 PM
Has anyone been told anything about being out in the sun. Heph and I have been told two completely opposite things. (Suprise Suprise  :o)

Firstly we were told he wasn't to be out and about in the sun at all, he should be under a parasol or something, be covered (i.e t-shirt) and wear high factor sun cream.

Next we were told it didn't matter, he was free to enjoy time in the sun so long as he was sensible, wore sun cream and avoided the mid-day sun. Which is common sense anyway.

 ??? ??? ??? ???

When will the "professionals" agree?  :-\

So, are we free to frolic in the sun or are we condemned to the shadows forever?
Title: Re: Fun in the Sun.
Post by: susie q on July 06, 2006, 12:18:02 PM
I've never heard of that before..  :o  I'm in the sun a lot..
I know some antibiotics can cause a sun sensitivity but other than that  ???
I say we need sunshine in our lives... makes me happy  ;D
Title: Re: Fun in the Sun.
Post by: kitkatz on July 06, 2006, 12:32:16 PM
Sunshine also gives a valuable Vitamin D.  Some meds make make him more vulnerable to sun.  I would say sunscreen applied liberally and you should be okay.  I would not be out for more than two hours at a stretch in straight sun.  Try to stay covered/ shaded just for his safety.


Katherine
Title: Re: Fun in the Sun.
Post by: Epoman on July 06, 2006, 01:03:25 PM
Quote from: kitkatz on July 06, 2006, 12:32:16 PM
Sunshine also gives a valuable Vitamin D.  Some meds make make him more vulnerable to sun.  I would say sunscreen applied liberally and you should be okay.  I would not be out for more than two hours at a stretch in straight sun.  Try to stay covered/ shaded just for his safety.


Katherine


Depending on some meds he may be on, prolonged sun exposure is a bad thing. One time I was taking a pill I forget which and I was at the lake jetskiing (before my accident) ALL day and the next morning I woke up and my face looked swollen, I mean REALLY, REALLY bad, my eyes were so puffy I could barely see, my face was literally twice as big. I saw a doctor and he said with that med, I should not be exposed to sun. But I don't take that med anymore and I love the sun. I do not get sun-burned I tanned very nicely. But everyone is different.

- Epoman