MS AND TANNING BEDS

bones2 · 02-22-2002, 07:35 AM

HEY DOES ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW WHY DOCTORS TELL PEOPLE WITH MS THEY SHOULD NOT TAN - I HAVE GOOD FRIEND RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH MS AND THE DOCTORS TOLD HER SHE COULD NOT TAN BUT WE DONT UNDERSTAND WHY - ANY INFO WOULD GREATLY HELP!!
THANKS![ This Message was edited by: bones2 on 2002-02-22 10:22 ]

Chippp · 02-22-2002, 08:24 AM

It may trigger an attack, their immune system is out of wack, anything may make the body attack its self.
The big problem is the vitamin D deficiency, lack of sun exposure will cause, from cancer to bone and tooth loss, to a number of other health problem.
No sun or restricted exposure is a very bad thing.

Chippp · 02-22-2002, 08:27 AM

It may trigger an attack, their immune system is out of wack, anything may make the body attack its self.
The big problem is the vitamin D deficiency, lack of sun exposure will cause, from cancer to bone and tooth loss, to a number of other health problem.
No sun or restricted exposure is a very bad thing.

tangirl · 02-22-2002, 08:46 AM

Tell your friend to ask the doctor why. I'm not an MS expert by any means, but I would think that it has something to with what Chippp mentioned about the body attacking itself. It may also have something to do with complications from the medications they are required to take.

Kay · 01-07-2005, 09:57 AM

I have an uncorrupted proof study paper, that has information on MS and vitamin D If you would like a copy let me know and I will send it to you.

bluesun · 01-07-2005, 10:09 AM

Aside from the auto-immune response and meds. many MS patients experience a worsening of the symptoms or episodes when overheated. For many, heat and MS are very bad. But for some heat does not seem to be a trigger. Best wishes to your friend.

Blue

disco_d · 01-08-2005, 11:16 AM

I was diagnosed with MS 10 yrs ago. The only reason her doc would say to stay out of the beds is due to any meds she is on, but in the same breath, did he say to stay out of sun also? Depending on how severe her symptoms are, the heat (overheating) can worsen the symptoms. For me personally, tanning moderately is the best thing for relaxation and just overall well-being. In otherwords, I feel like CRAP when I DON'T tan.

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02-22-2002, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
bones2 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jan 22 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	HEY DOES ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW WHY DOCTORS TELL PEOPLE WITH MS THEY SHOULD NOT TAN - I HAVE GOOD FRIEND RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH MS AND THE DOCTORS TOLD HER SHE COULD NOT TAN BUT WE DONT UNDERSTAND WHY - ANY INFO WOULD GREATLY HELP!! THANKS![ This Message was edited by: bones2 on 2002-02-22 10:22 ]

02-22-2002, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,556 Rep Power: 8	It may trigger an attack, their immune system is out of wack, anything may make the body attack its self. The big problem is the vitamin D deficiency, lack of sun exposure will cause, from cancer to bone and tooth loss, to a number of other health problem. No sun or restricted exposure is a very bad thing.

02-22-2002, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chippp Join Date: Apr 19 2001 Posts: 2,556 Rep Power: 8	It may trigger an attack, their immune system is out of wack, anything may make the body attack its self. The big problem is the vitamin D deficiency, lack of sun exposure will cause, from cancer to bone and tooth loss, to a number of other health problem. No sun or restricted exposure is a very bad thing.

02-22-2002, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	Tell your friend to ask the doctor why. I'm not an MS expert by any means, but I would think that it has something to with what Chippp mentioned about the body attacking itself. It may also have something to do with complications from the medications they are required to take.

01-07-2005, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 868 Rep Power: 4	I have an uncorrupted proof study paper, that has information on MS and vitamin D If you would like a copy let me know and I will send it to you.

01-07-2005, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
bluesun Join Date: Oct 19 2004 Posts: 58 Rep Power: 0	Aside from the auto-immune response and meds. many MS patients experience a worsening of the symptoms or episodes when overheated. For many, heat and MS are very bad. But for some heat does not seem to be a trigger. Best wishes to your friend. Blue

01-08-2005, 11:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
disco_d Join Date: Aug 24 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I was diagnosed with MS 10 yrs ago. The only reason her doc would say to stay out of the beds is due to any meds she is on, but in the same breath, did he say to stay out of sun also? Depending on how severe her symptoms are, the heat (overheating) can worsen the symptoms. For me personally, tanning moderately is the best thing for relaxation and just overall well-being. In otherwords, I feel like CRAP when I DON'T tan.

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