My Battle with the Sun

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   LizGreen Community Admin

   <p>These shirts are a good tip, <inline-mention username="JWendtland" user-id="4155350"/> . It is so hard to adapt to the sun sensitivity, especially if you are an outdoor person like yourself. Sharing your story helps others feel less alone, thank you. - Liz (lupus.net Team Member)</p>

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   SueK5 Member

   <p>You're not alone <inline-mention username="JWendtland" user-id="4155350"/> ! Hang in there! Due to Lupus, my skin is extremely sun sensitive, and reacts to sun exposure with a severe blistering rash where ever exposed. I have not been able to find any sunscreen that doesn't bother my skin, but I have UV protectant clothing(shirts/pants/jacket) , hats, and a UV protectant umbrella that I must use all year round when I go outside. Also had to have a UV protection film applied to my vehicle & apartment windows. I can't be outside as much as I used to, nor be as active outside as I'd like....but with the aforementioned aids, I do my best to not let Lupus stop me from living and enjoying myself. It's definitely an adjustment, but I just take it one day at a time, figure out what my boundaries are, and do what I can within those boundaries. </p>

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      SueK5 Member

      <p><inline-mention username="GabbyFormica" user-id="4217065"/> No, I've never tried Supergoop brand sunscreen, had never heard of it. Thanks for the tip, I really appreciate it...I'll check it out!</p>

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      GabbyFormica Community Admin

      <p><inline-mention username="SueK5" user-id="4373351"/>, It's definitely on the pricy end when it comes to sunscreen, but it is very high grade, and as someone who burns badly, it works for me! Hope it works for you too!<br> Gabby (team member)</p>

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