bjedland Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Does anyone have problems with light sensitivity? I used to be able to spend days outdoors and never get sunburned. Believe it or not I got sunburned outdoors in about three hours in March in North Dakota. I am not sure if it is a side effect from all my meds or if it too is something new for me to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 I've always burned easily so I can't help you there, I'm fair skinned.Some medications do make you sensitive to the sun.Here is an article that go into detial about medshttp://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/496_sun.htmlI had a new problem with the sun last summer. When I went back to the midwest for treatment, we did alot of driving. The extreme sunlight would make my eyes spasm. I only had relief when I wore my sunglasses.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denabob Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Read the inserts to your meds some have a side effect of light sensitivity. With me it hasn't changed much. I lay in the tanning bed and if I take proamitine I have to be careful or I'll burn!Sorry I'm not much help,Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 I do have light sensitivity but it is more like I squint when the light goes on, I can't see well driving or walking in the bright light. I'm not on medication so I have to look into eye problems. The kind of light sensitivity you speak of sounds like it is related to the medicine you may be on. Check with the doctor or pharmacy. Stay in the shade till you figure it out! tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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