I have to avoid the sun because I have Vitiligo, and I live in Florida, it's grand. But I do go to theme parks and walk outside, it doesn't seem to affect me the way it is affecting you. This could very well be a symptom though. Sorry not much help, there has to be something you can do to stay outside with your boys, maybe hydrate with lots of water or fluids? I'm realizing I have to drink double or triple the amount of water most people drink. Feel bored with the process most of the time.

Be sure to check your medications to see if they can cause sensitivity to sunlight. I used to be on very low dose of tetracycline for rosacea and I couldn't stand 5 minutes in the sun. I would turn bright red, my skin would feel tight and I'd get sick as a dog.

I haven't been put on any new meds in over a year. I asked my GP she just told me to stay out of the sun & she running more tests. yesterday I tried shortening the time spent in the sun to 45 mins. but I still feel horrible today. I already drink between 8-10 8oz glasses a day & don't think I can stomach anymore. I'm changing up my diet & eating super healthy to see if that helps, maybe cutting out gluten?

If I am interpreting you correctly, you are reacting to sunlight and not fresh air.

If it is not just sunlight, then there may be currently some allergen or pollutant, and you just have to hide from it.

If it is the sunlight you may try dressing like a sailor: There are several brands of clothes that make clothes that totally block penetration by sunlight - often light weight so they don't make you hot, also try a hat with a wide opaque brim. I am a sailor w/ high skin cancer risk and this approach kept me safe.

I hope you and your doc figure out how to eliminate this source of discomfort for you.

The heat and sun give me an instant headache. I know I have allergies put thats different from the effect that the sun has on me. I know we need the natural Vit-D put I can't handle it. I stay out of it as much as I can.

I always feel weak and sick when I am in the sun a lot. Headaches, too!

Have you seen those cold towels? I don't know what the proper name is, but you moisten the towel an it feels cool. Maybe try that around your neck?

For years I have had a strong sensitivity to light and the sun. The light was especially hard on my eyes. I have had to wear sunglasses inside at work due to florescent lighting and also while driving at night (I know, crazy, right?) because the oncoming traffic would blind me.

As for the sun, my Irish ginger complexion combines with my sun sensitivity to make me feel like I'm cooking alive. I can feel my skin burning a lot as soon as sunlight touches my skin. I burn enough to look like a lobster and then it goes right back to white. I've been burnt through my shirt even. If the sun is out, I have to hear a shirt while swimming. I have described it to people as getting a bad sunburn and then going out into the sun and how worse it feels while already burnt.

Hi There,

I also have difficulty with heat...some of my meds advise against prolonged sun exposure, and suggest protective clothing- the type that letitbe mentioned, Lots of out door stores like Eastern Mountain Sports sell clothing like this, as well as surf shops.

Also, I do not know what other or how many meds your are on, or if you have any other DX's but you may need to hydrate even more in the summer.-closer to 90-100 oz...and balance the extra water off with some potassium like a banana or a glass of Orange Juice to keep your electrolytes in check.

Some meds affect the body's ability to regulate temperature, and as I have recently learned by experience, even if you have been on the same meds for years, many factors can change the way your body metabolizes your meds causing you to have reactions you never had before....

I hope that some of the suggestions posted help you to enjoy your summer with your boys :)
LuLu

I'm living in Florida too susanne717. If I don't use enough sunscreen on my arms, I get a terrible painful rash that last for weeks. Not sure if it's from my meds. I also have Sjogren's & am on Plaquenil. That can cause a sensitivity to the sun. Just guessing here.