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It's been in the 80s midday here in Alabama...and I'm indoors! 😩
Thanks for your feedback, Lori! 💜 I am finally getting out of the pit from pneumonia (along with Interstitial Lung Disease) and I can tell a difference with these rising temperatures affecting my breathing and swelling..Sigh.
Are you experiencing lupus flare-ups triggered by the heat?
Yes, heat is a common trigger for lupus flares, even when you're indoors! Many people with lupus experience increased symptoms during hot weather.
Heat can trigger several uncomfortable symptoms
* Joint pain and inflammation
* Extreme swelling in fingers, hands, Show Full Answer
Trindi, the much higher UV that comes with the heat causes me problems, too. I find keeping blinds closed and avoiding being too close to windows helps.
As @A MyLupusTeam Member finds, the pollen makes me feel worse, too, as it triggers our immune system. Sinus rinses and Allegra help combat that.
I have had flares from the heat in the past. Last Summer when there was a major heat wave we were in St. Louis watching the Cardinals play the Cubs. It was over 100 degrees . The next day I had a lupus rash on my chest like I've never had before and we were sitting in the shade. It was also very humid. I live in MS and the heat can be brutal, just like in AL. It was in the 80's today, but low humidity. I spent a short time outside early this morning, but not this afternoon.
I wouldn't doubt it.I get clear up when it rains.Snows , so why not with the heat
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