Hi Everyone, I'm new herr

[Geriatricgran]

Hello all, I have just joined and wish I had joined ages ago. I have read some of the posts and find them very interesting and informative. I have Lupus SLE, Rosacea, Raynaud's, ostpeopenia, under active thyroid and lots of arthritis, probably like most of you. I was diagnosed 8 years ago but thankfully it is mild. However this hot weather has caused me to have some spots and rashes. I seem to be allergic to anything I put on my skin. Any ideas? I look forward to hearing from you.xx

[maggielee]

Hi GG

So many of us have different types of rashes & quite often triggered by UV light, especially now when it is at it's strongest....

Take pictures if you can, helpful for doctors & could send it to rheumy to ask...give details when it appeared, itchy, exposed or not skin, spreading, possible trigger?

A good link on skin conditions is:

dermnetnz.org/

Glad you found HU as it been really helpful to me through the years...

ml

[Geriatricgran in reply to maggielee]

Many thanks Maggielee. I too am sure it is exposure to the sun. I had been gardening with an open neck top. I thought initially it was ringworm but couldn't think where I could have picked it up. Now I realise it is from the sun. I do try to keep out of it usually but it was so nice to be out in the garden. I am peeved because I also think I suffer from SAD but at least I can see the sun from a distance. Thanks again for being my first reply. This is all new to me! GG ,

[maggielee in reply to Geriatricgran]

Hi GG,

At least you know now what triggered the rash, which really helps so you can cover up next time...

There are many times I go out into the warmth of the sun & I realise I can do it even briefly & that I haven't lost it all that lovely uv all together..

Luckily we live in Britain & thete are lots of cloudy days and cool sunny ones to enjoy abit of it when the uv isn't as strong...

I have had to learn my limits & just say to folks I am allergic to the sun, my easiest explanation...

Just make sure to take Vitamin D for your bones....talk to your doctors about ensuring you supplement it if you can't soak up the rays....ml

[Tykle]

Hi, I very much support maggielee's suggestion that you should take photos. Rashes always magically disappear before your next appointment! Skin reactions to sun are very common but also very varied.

[Geriatricgran in reply to Tykle]

Thanks Tykle, I like that name. Wish I had given mine more thought but it sums me up age wise but not behaviour (I hope). I am not due to see my specialist for another 18 months but if it gets worse I will certainly take a photo and contact her. Thanks for the advice and Maggielee. GGx

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How are you getting on now, it’s a year since you joined? I’m relatively new and suffer chronic RA as a result of Stills Disease. I can’t garden as my wrists hurt too much but I watch my Hubby doing it 😉

[Geriatricgran in reply to Hidden]

I am OK at the moment thanks. Had some problems just before the first Lockdown. I had urge incontinence, backache, abd a severe pain in my groin. I thought I might have a prolapse or a hernia. However one of our lady doctors said I didn't and I was "well". I should have gone back but Lockdown started and I was afraid to go near a doctor or hospital. Obviously it got worse and I eventually saw another doctor, who said I did have a prolapse and prescribed medicine. Hopefully I am improving, although now I have problems with my thyroid and have high blood pressure. At least I haven't got Covid.

There are far more people worse off than me.

Pity you can't garden as it is a release if you can lose yourself pottering about. Sorry to hear the RA is so debilitating. I don't know what Stills Disease is, I must look it up. I do hope you get pleasure watching your hubby working!! Keep safe and away from the virus. Best wishes GG