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Sunburn

shm1289
shm1289 Posts: 102 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
On Monday I was out in the sun for over 8 hours and I made the mistake of not wearing any sunscreen or suntan lotion. Needless to say, I'm incredibly burnt! I have tried working out since then and have had a lot of trouble. The only thing I've been able to do without being in too much pain is running/walking (until I start sweating and then it stings like crazy!). Has this ever happened to anyone else? Should I take it easy until I'm not in as much pain or should I try and work through it?

Replies

  • 2012Mich
    2012Mich Posts: 91 Member
    omg it sounds painful! .. I haven't experienced a sun burn.. hope you get better soon.
  • holley75
    holley75 Posts: 44 Member
    I say listen to your body. Do what you can and don't push it. I live in FL and have been sunburned countless times. I understand how uncomfortable it is. you don't want to do more harm by "pushing through it" That is what I think anyway.
  • shm1289
    shm1289 Posts: 102 Member
    thank you, both of you! I appreciate the advice holley75, I was just afraid that I'd get off track if I took it easy but I've been doing everything I'm comfortable doing and hoping the pain goes away soon!
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