Super User BASSclary Posted April 27, 2011 Super User Posted April 27, 2011 WEAR SUNSCREEN PEOPLE!!!! Unless you want to get sun poisoning. Like me. Which sucks. A lot. If you get it, you will get a shot in your butt, and on the drive home you will suddenly feel pain there. So you have to hobble (Because there is no way your running) into your local Pharmacy/CVS, and wait 20 minutes for the pain reliever, which is just Tylenol but you have to pay $30 for it. But that's not the worst part, the worst part is the itch 4 days later. You'll scratch it, and then it will itch 12 times worse. Then your brain will go crazy fighting the urge to scratch the itch until you cave, thus making it even more itchy. It's a viscous cycle. Let my extreme discomfort be your reminder to always wear sunscreen, and re-apply as needed. (Also, don't fall asleep outside on a fishing pier!!) But the fishing at the James River for catfish was good, but definitely not worth it!! 1 Quote
brushhoggin Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 it's happened to me twice. yeah the only thing that keeps that itching torture away is to stand in the shower with the water on your back till it stops. for me it was like 2 hours each time. it's more like a stinging sensation than an itch. it....SUCKS. i called 911 one time it was so bad lol. i didn't know what it was. i truely believed i needed immediate medical attention. she told me to go to CVS and get some aloe which did nothing. i now lather up with bullfrog way before i get out in the sun as well as wear these.... http://www.columbia.com/Men’s-Airgill™-Woven-Long-Sleeve-Shirt/FM7288,default,pd.html Quote
B-Dozer Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I always thought you were out in the sun too long It happened to me kayaking in Hawaii, not fun at all. Quote
grampa1114 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 And the temporary discomfort of sun poisoning is only the beginning. Don't wait until you are old and start getting whittled by a skin cancer surgeon. Trust me....it ain't fun. COVER UP..... Quote
Red Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I started using sunscreen religiously last year. After being burnt to the point of blisters many many times since I was a teenager. I haven't been burnt once since the beginning of last year. The stuff works!! Use it! I recommend Coppertone Sport SPF 50. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted April 27, 2011 Super User Posted April 27, 2011 this is well written Quote
NateFollmer Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Got burnt real bad on the river last year (8 hours in the sun is bad). I still have an area on my leg that's discolored from the burn. I have sunscreen in my tackle box and in all my vessels. Never will I burn again. I had it so bad one year I had to stay inside for a week. As soon as any sunlight hit me (even when it was cloudy) the pain was unbearable! Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted April 27, 2011 Author Super User Posted April 27, 2011 Nate, kinda like the discolored area on your leg, I have what looks and feels like permanent goose-bumps on my arms the size of quarters. I've seen about 3 on my. Its like my goosebumps got stuck. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted April 27, 2011 Super User Posted April 27, 2011 Don't forget the polarized sunglasses either. Cararacts are linked to exposure to the UV rays of the sun. 1 Quote
NateFollmer Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Nate, kinda like the discolored area on your leg, I have what looks and feels like permanent goose-bumps on my arms the size of quarters. I've seen about 3 on my. Its like my goosebumps got stuck. I was stuck that way for awhile... A good 2 months, the sun is out to kill Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted April 28, 2011 Author Super User Posted April 28, 2011 Haha I always joke with my family that the sun "Is my only natural born enemy" because im so pale!! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 28, 2011 Global Moderator Posted April 28, 2011 I'm from an Irish and German background, I get burnt under bright lights nevermind the sun . I spend a fortune on sunblock but it's better than that feeling of admiring all the red all over my arms and legs and thinking "that's going to hurt tomorrow." Quote
Super User Hookemdown. Posted April 28, 2011 Super User Posted April 28, 2011 this is well written upvote On a secondary note, I almost made some complicated, snide comment about pyrimidine dimers and photolyase. It seems that every Bio class I take tries to talk about that stuff. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted April 28, 2011 Super User Posted April 28, 2011 Got it one year on the top of my head.It was oozing liquid....wasn't a pretty sight to be honest. I was vacationing down in Texas at my parents house and apparently forgot how hot it actually got down there. We just got off the plane and got there and went out to the patio and talk. 2-3 hours later I paid the price...... Quote
Captin Obvious Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Question what is sun poisoning? Is this just like sun burn or what. I've lived in Texas my whole life and worked in ether landscape or construction since I was 14. Never heard of sun poisoning. Skip the sun screen and wear a long sleeved shirt and a hat. Sun screen can get expensive and also cause cancer if you use it to much. Learn from the pros, a button down shirt with long sleeves and a hat is the best way to fight the sun. Only use sun screen for swimming or a day on the beach. Capt.O 1 Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted April 28, 2011 Author Super User Posted April 28, 2011 Question what is sun poisoning? Is this just like sun burn or what. I've lived in Texas my whole life and worked in ether landscape or construction since I was 14. Never heard of sun poisoning. Skip the sun screen and wear a long sleeved shirt and a hat. Sun screen can get expensive and also cause cancer if you use it to much. Learn from the pros, a button down shirt with long sleeves and a hat is the best way to fight the sun. Only use sun screen for swimming or a day on the beach. Capt.O Sun poisoning may seem much more serious, but it's essentially the same thing. In medical terms, sun poisoning and sunburn are both referred to as photodermatitis, your skin's allergic reaction to overexposure to the sun. In the case of sun poisoning, however, the reaction is a bit more severe and the symptoms may become seriously uncomfortable. A typical sunburn involves itching, redness, and peeling. Severe sunburns may also be accompanied by small blisters that may lead to infection. Symptoms of sun poisoning also tend to include nausea, fever, headache, and dizziness and may also be accompanied by fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance. If your symptoms are limited to mild discomfort, treat your skin the way you would treat any sunburn. Stay hydrated, apply ice or cold compresses to reduce swelling or itching, and take aspirin. Apply aloe if it helps and keep out of the sun. Try taking beta-carotene supplements as they've been shown to ease inflammation. Avoid using oils or anything that contains potential irritants such as fragrances and exfoliants. On the other hand, if the burn is more painful or you exhibit any of the systemic symptoms listed above, step up your efforts to cool down and hydrate. Drink plenty of fluids and take a bath in cool (not cold) water. Pat skin dry-don't rub-and stay in a cool environment until your symptoms ease. At any point, if you suffer from extreme pain or vomiting or if your fever grows too hot (over 104 degrees Fahrenheit), head to an emergency room. In more serious cases, a doctor can prescribe an oral steroid to reduce inflammation or administer IV fluids to restore hydration. http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/38641/26970/sun-poisoning Quote
Captin Obvious Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 OK a really bad sunburn thanks BASSclary. Quote
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