Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use on sun poisoning? I used lavender and wild chamomile with an aloe vera gel base. My friend was happy with it but I wonder if I could make it better for her. She is very fair and this is a common problem for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 > > kat101962 [kat964] > Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use on sun poisoning? I > used lavender and wild chamomile with an aloe vera gel base. My > friend was happy with it but I wonder if I could make it better for > her. She is very fair and this is a common problem for her. == == == == == == == Ugh, sun poisoning is a BAD thing, and really more than anything your friend should consider keeping protected from the sun in the first place. Healing the damage after a burn only goes so far. Gotta prevent those burns in the first place because they can have long term effects, even years after the initial exposure problem. I am VERY fond of big brimmed hats and loose clothing that covers the skin and protects it (think of people who live in desert regions, they aren't walking around in tank tops and short shorts . Parasols are also quite stylish IMHO :-D If she does get a burn then aloe, shea butter (unrefined), lavender and German chamomile are good things to help relieve it and heal the skin, but truly the best defense against long term sun problems (and sun poisoning) is a good offense. I have a recipe for a good after sun care cream in my summer 2003 newsletter, accessible at the following URL http://home.earthlink.net/~chrisziggy/spring/intro.htm Have a great weekend! *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 The first time I had sun poisoning was on a vacation to Mexico at 14 years old. I was sick as a dog. Not only did I have bumps that itched, I ran a fever, couldn't eat or hardly move out of my bed. I still get it if I'm out in the sun. Which I avoid like the plague! It was a horrible experience. That was in 1966. Oh boy what a long time ago. Julia Graber Girl By Julia Julia Graber Cregger ______________________________\ ____Get the toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar./toolbar/features/mail/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 They say that once you get sun poisoning, that either you can get it again real easily or you will have reactions getting out in the sun such as you mention ed. It's like the body has become hyper sensitive to the sun. It may never go away. Fran On Behalf Of Julia Creggar Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:04 AM Re: Sun Poisoning The first time I had sun poisoning was on a vacation to Mexico at 14 years old. I was sick as a dog. Not only did I have bumps that itched, I ran a fever, couldn't eat or hardly move out of my bed. I still get it if I'm out in the sun. Which I avoid like the plague! It was a horrible experience. That was in 1966. Oh boy what a long time ago. Julia Graber Girl By Julia Julia Graber Cregger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi, I just found this...is this just bunk? or is it really true? thanks again, Suzen http://www.ethicalinvesting.com/monsanto/aspartame.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 According to snopes.com and urbanlegend.com it is not true. You can go up to either one of these sites and find out the truth to these things flying around the net. Hugs Lee " Suzen " <doobiedo wrote: > Hi, > I just found this...is this just bunk? or is it really true? > thanks again, > Suzen > http://www.ethicalinvesting.com/monsanto/aspartame.shtml > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I have never heard of sun poisoning. What in the world is that? I always thought sunshine was good for you. Dave " Don't be afraid to try new things. After all, the Ark was built by amateurs, and the Titanic was built by professionals " -Unknown Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.4/825 - Release 5/30/2007 3:03 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 sunshine is good for you. A severe sunburn is not. If you have a bad enough sunburn, it is called sun burn poisoning. It can also cause you to have an adverse reaction to being the sun afterwards too. My mother had to be treated in the ER for it while on vacation in Fla 35 years ago and she still can not be in direct sunshine or she has a severe reaction - breaking out with a very itchy, bumpy rash, difficulty breathing and other symptoms I can't think of right now. Paula Coon www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com farmfresahsoapsandcandles > I have never heard of sun poisoning. What in the world is that? I always > thought sunshine was good for you. > > Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 > I have never heard of sun poisoning. What in the world is that? I always > thought sunshine was good for you. > > Dave A little sunshine is good for you (so your body can make vitamin D). Too much of course can cause malignant melanoma. Some people (I'm one of them) are extra sensitive to sun...I don't just get a sunburn, I get a bumpy rash that itches. Judy in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Sun-Stroke was how we always referred to it. It is akin to what someone would go through if lost in a desert. I have never had the ability to sweat properly yet never got B.O. What I did get regularly was sun-stroke, starting with tight skin of course fro the sunburn, the swelling of the throat glands, the headache, nausea, need to sleep like feel and it is yuck. I often got it real bad if Did a big bike ride, even a hat didn't help and once I broke a fever I would be alright, it would pass in minutes and could go on like nothing happened. here are a couple of links I got: http://www.kooltie.com/heatstroke.html http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Sun+stroke Hope this helps. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 If you have a bad enough sunburn, it is called sun burn poisoning. [Dave]: That is news to me. Thanks for clearing that up. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.5/826 - Release 5/31/2007 4:51 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 , " THEZentub " <zentub wrote: > > Sun-Stroke was how we always referred to it. > It is akin to what someone would go through if lost in a desert. > > I have never had the ability to sweat properly yet never got B.O. > What I did get regularly was sun-stroke, starting with tight skin of course > fro the sunburn, the swelling of the throat glands, the headache, nausea, > need to sleep like feel and it is yuck. > There is a difference between Heat stroke and sun poisoning. Heat exhaustion...excessive exposure to heat source wiht symptoms of sweating, fever,flushing, headache, nausea and vomiting. May have mild tachycardia, (Rapid heat rate, mild 120-140) Remove heat source, rapid cool down, and fluids resolve symptoms. Heat stroke.....excessive exposure to heat source with symptoms of high fever, usually above 103, flushing OR pale skin, tachycardia,usually Heart rate greater than 150-160, DRY HOT SKIN, lethargy to unconsciousness,variety of respiratory symptoms from dry cough to wheezing or worse depressed respirations decreased breath sounds. Treatment rapid cool down IV fluids usually, and supportive care as these folks frequently develope MOF, (Multiple organ failure) primarily renal damage. Either one of the above can occur without any sun exposure at all. I live in the midwest, St. Louis where the summers a chock full of heat and humidity, and it's not unusual to hit a heat index of 115. I worked in Emergency and Trauma services, back in the 80's we had periods where the temps were 115 + for days on end. Folks were dropping like flies,we had 80+ deaths one year. We developed a heat emergency plan here for folks without AC,or any adequate cooling system, emergency cooling shelters etc, which has become the standard around the country now. We still have the heat, but because of education and systems in place, we rarely lose folks to this anymore. Sunstroke is a synonym for both of the above, used by lay people. Sun poisoning can occur without getting heat exhaustion or stroke. It is indeed a rash unlike a sunburn. It is red, but has tiny pustules instead of the large blisters you get with a burn, and does have systemic effects because of fluid loss, so you do get a HA, and nausea, not to mention the itch because of the histamine response. People who have had sun poisoning have developed a sensitivity to the sun. Similar to developing a sensitivity to an herb or food substance. The one thing I would caution is if you or friend/family member have any of the signs of heat exhaustion and stop sweating you really do need to seek emergency support quickly, as this is a sign of your bodies thermoregulation system shutting down. Frequently the result is death,o or significant long term debilitation. I say this knowing that there are a number of folks on the list who shy away from Docs, but there are times when you need a little extra support quickly! thanks, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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