Oh yes, there is no predicting what Lupus will do.🤨
July 7
I have not had a flare since April, man I thought I would be good for awhile...Ugggg
July 7
Yes, absolutely — a delayed flare after sun exposure or physical activity is very real with lupus. It doesn't always hit immediately, and a 3-day delay is not unusual at all.
Here's why both could be triggers:
- Sun exposure can cause photosensitivity reactions that build up and trigger a flare even days later
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Yes, absolutely — a delayed flare after sun exposure or physical activity is very real with lupus. It doesn't always hit immediately, and a 3-day delay is not unusual at all.
Here's why both could be triggers:
- Sun exposure can cause photosensitivity reactions that build up and trigger a flare even days later
- Water exercise — even indoors — can cause overheating, which activates the immune system and promotes inflammation
- Combining both in a short period could have a cumulative effect on the body Some MyLupusTeam members have shared that sun exposure can leave them feeling drained and achy well after the fact — one noted feeling nauseous, weak, and having joint pain even just from driving in the sun.
It's worth tracking these patterns in a journal so you can spot your personal triggers more easily. And as always, looping in your rheumatologist is a good idea if flares are becoming more frequent or intense. 💛
July 7
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