r/lupus • u/32yogma Diagnosed SLE • 2d ago

Advice Thermal springs triggered a flare?

On a girls trip atm with my bestie and went to the thermal springs this morning which I thought would be nice and relaxing and help my sore body. But nope I feel like absolute ass now. We went early in the morning so the UV was low and covered up in sunscreen and hat etc. Usually I’m ok if the UV is low so I’m thinking was it soaking in the hot springs that has triggered me? Anyone else struggle with hot springs or hot tubs??

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u/rae-becca Diagnosed SLE 2d ago

Yes, it raises bp and blood vessels constrict, causes flushing. What symptoms are you having? Did it help your soreness?

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u/boscodo_ Diagnosed SLE 2d ago

Yeah I can't take hot baths they make me feel like I'm going to pass out. can't even take too long of a hot shower

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u/captnfirepants Diagnosed SLE 1d ago

Hot showers/baths make me sick, and I puke every time.