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Now That Summer is Coming?

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steve195705
steve195705

I've been on MXT weekly injection for a couple of months and thus far no major concerns. However, one of the things I read in the patient leaflet was to exercise caution regarding exposure to the sun. I'd be interested to hear what precautions other members take in this respect. I'm not a sun worshipper but I wouldn't think twice about walking around in shorts and t-shirt. Do I now have to be a lot more careful in this respect?

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  • ABP
    ABP steve195705

    Posted

    Make sure you put on sunscreen and if your sitting around outside try to sit in the shade.
  • diana77450
    diana77450 steve195705

    Posted

    For sure!!!

    Your skin is now classed as being photosensitive. This means your natural protection will not work as before and leave you very likely to burn very quickly. I am a sun worshiper so hate this side effect of Methotrexate, but as far as I’m concerned it’s still worth it to get the drugs benefits. So, what I do is, wear thin long sleeved cotton tops and full leg cotton trousers😞 also before leaving the house I put factor 50.....yes 50 on all exposed skin including tops of ears back of neck etc I carry a bottle of sunscreen everywhere with me and reapply throughout the day. For first time in my life I sit under garden umbrellas and even considering wearing a skip hat now. It is a pain but skin cancer would be a far greater pain so taking zero chances. I’ve never been so white in my life but use Dove holiday sun at night to add a little colour. Hope this helps but please make sure you protect your skin x

    • steve195705
      steve195705 diana77450

      Posted

      Thanks, yes getting used to remember to do all of this before setting foot outside the door is certainly 'new'!

    • diana77450
      diana77450 steve195705

      Posted

      I know Steve it’s a pain!!! But we do what we got to eh? I’d normally be on lounger in garden right now but watching the rugby instead so not all bad haha good luck mate 👍

  • colette_64379
    colette_64379 steve195705

    Posted

    I’m not sure about this but as I spend a lot of time in Greece and have to put up with mozzy bites as well I take an antihistamine tablet daily when I’m there. I still take the other precautions but it helps a bit with prickly heat .
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