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Any One Else Have This?

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I had a chance to go to the beach on Saturday and so I went. I am currently on Methotrexate as my big medicine. I know that methotrexate can make you more sensitive to the sun, so I put on sunscreen except for the tops of my feet. Both feet ended up very burnt (lobster red) and they ended up swelling to more than twice their normal size. I can walk, but not flex my ankles. I am not sure if its from the meds, the sun, Lupus or something else. I probably should get myself in to see a doc, but..... any how anyone else have this sorta thing happen to them?
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Hi Ginny, I cannot be in the sun with having Lupus and even an overcast day can cause me to feel sick.

Please DO get in to see your doctor, as you just don't know what is going on and it is always better to catch things early. Hope you feel better soon...
((hugs))
EllaBlue
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probobly all three-when I was on methotrexate I would burn up too-just go to your doc and say your sorry and don't do it again
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my ankles and hands get pinkish red. I've read about hand and foot syndrom, some chemotheraphy drugs, steroids cause these, you can google it one the web.
there are also companies sponsored by skin cancer foundations that sell spf clothing and shoes if you are worried about sun protection too.
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