We have a caravan sited on the east coast of yorkshire. Lots of sun (sometimes) sea and wind etc. As have only just been diagoised, wondering if this is a good idea? Would hate to give it all up as love walking dogs (2 mini dacshunds) etc.
Holidaying on the coast: We have a caravan sited on... - LUPUS UK
Holidaying on the coast
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There's no reason why u would have 2 my lovely, just c how u go & take things steady, possible 2 trundle along quite nicely at times with no problems, just a few niggly bits here & there ;0)
this part of yorkshire is one of my favorite places,i go all the time,was there last week in the snow walking on the beach,go have a lovely time and get some sea air,but wrap up warm,not cos you have lupus but because its bloody colddddddddddddddddd xx
I also have a caravan on east coast, and find l manage quite well, l cover myself twice a day with high factor sun cream keep most of my body covered with clothing, and on hot days always wear a hat, avoid the sun between 11-4. but the one thing that really keeps me safe is l have a large windproof umbrella that has been lined with 100% sun uv proofing, and it keeps me covered and completely safe at all times, l also have a smaller umberella that clips on my sun chair that keeps me safe in the sun. You can purchase these on line at Umbrella Heaven.com. I do hope this helps. Good luck lets hope we get a good summer x
It sounds wonderful! I think that doing relaxing things you enjoy, can really help with lupus. As the others say, pace yourself, protect yourself from the cold, & the sun, & it should do you the world of good. Enjoy. X
Hi Flossy, Like you, I love being outdoors. I never keep still in direct sun, particularly as I'm over-sensitive to chemicals and cannot use sun-blockers. I also get over-heated easily, which can trigger a flare. Luckily clothing helps most of the time and I never go anywhere without a hat in my handbag (also use it in the car). If it is windy I get increased tinnitus for ages afterwards, so that hat is a must. I have been recommended to take a 20 min walk daily, which I do when up to it. It is also recommended to get about 20 minutes of daylight every day, at least on face and hands/arms, as the body needs this for producing Vit D, which is so important to maintain health. I read somewhere that daylight is also very important to our eyes, so take my glasses off (when I remember!) for at least 10 minutes when outdoors (not close to a cliff mind! ). Walking seems ideal for you - and the dogs. I think we can do anything we feel up to, as long as we listen to the body and rest when needed. Checking out umbrellaheaven.com sounds a good idea (thanks Lucy-May).
Good luck Flossy - enjoy your caravan. xxx
Hi all. Thanks for encouragement. Will take your very kind advice. Last summer was bad as not diagoised and veeeeeeeeeeeeery badly burnt. Will also go to umberellaheaven.com. Lets hope we have a lovely summer as am fedup of snow and now just dull and rainy. Am now taking dogs for a walk. Byex