Planning a holiday this year? Do you ... - St Thomas Lupus T...
Planning a holiday this year? Do you avoid sunny places or do they help with your lupus?
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I've just come back from four weeks in Fiji where we had 37C on some days. I was sensible and stayed in the shade when it was too hot but overall the sun rather helps my lupus than not. My skin is incredibly smooth and the rash I had in the weeks before completely disappeared. I feel a lot more energetic when I am in the sun and all my holidays are taken in a warm climate.
You're not alone, a lot of people (myself included) feel better in the warmth and I don't get rashes so the sun is usually ok too. Of course a nice break free from stress is also obviously helping! 
I think that's the main thing.... no work stress Now I just have to figure out how to get over the jet lag. My sleeping pattern is all over the place.
I always feel drained when the temperature rises and I get swollen feet, legs, hands and fingers in the sun as well as rashes. I have to wear flip flops as my shoes no longer fit. On the upside it is nice to sit in the shade when the temperature is high with a cool drink.
I'm the same Willow and I was a real sunworshipper - still I'm not moaning, it's just a different way of life!
And don't forget we're all very youthful looking as we haven't been sunbathing so less wrinkles yay!! 
The sun definitely makes my Lupus and rash a lot worse, but I do love the warmth of the sun so i just stay in the shade more to avoid it being as bad, but can still feel the heat 