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Crackers · 05-15-2004, 09:28 PM

With my trip to Disney only 3 1/2 weeks away, I knew that I had to go out and get some sun now to avoid serious burning in Florida. Normally, I start the hot weather season with going out for 15-20 minute intervals with loads of sunscreen. I burn very easily. However, the pool looked way too inviting today, and I ended up spending an hour and 15 minutes out there. I was using waterproof SPF 45 sunscreen, but still managed to burn like a lobster.

I am already starting to blister all over my face, shoulders, legs, arms and other exposed areas of my bathing suit. I am applying aloe, and taking tylenol like it is going out of style, but can't seem to get the burning, chills, and headache under control. I always get one bad burn each year, but this is ridiculous and miserable. Anyone found anything else that helps soothe a bad burn.

Well, I guess better now, than after I get to Florida, but doesn't feel great now.

boBmouse · 05-15-2004, 09:36 PM

Hi Crackers,

Sorry to hear about your sunburn. I use something called Reulie Gel made by Band Aid. It does smell but is very good on burns. Good Luck.

boBºoº

cruising5 · 05-15-2004, 09:54 PM

Hello Crackers,
I am so sorry to hear about your pain. I use an old fashioned remedy.. UDDER BALM or BAG BALM. I get DR NAYLORS Udder BALM and use it for so many things esp burns. I had a 3rd degree burn from a cooking accident and was using ALOE without RELIEF. I but Udder Balm on it,, and it healed with very little scarring. You get it at most farm supply stores or some PHARMACY's may carry it now. Be sure NOT to get the kind at WALMART,, that is a cosmetic type ,, more like a Vaseline hand lotion. Also, be sure to drink LOTS OF WATER. like 64 oz, that is why you are having a fever... be sure if it does continue you do seek medical help.

Above all, be careful than on your cruise. Did you forget to put more on after swimming. Also, think about wearing a T-shirt while swimming if your that sensitive.

Good luck.
Reenie

**DrDolphin** · 05-15-2004, 10:36 PM

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE. I take aleve instead of tylenol - Aleve is an anti-inflammatory.... your skin is definately inflamed.

Then I take a long sleeve cotton t-shirt and soak it in cold water - wring it out and put in on my body and wear it to bed. So what if the sheets get wet - it helps to cool off my skin. Not sure what to tell you about the chills - your body is trying to regulate your temp....

Hope that you feel better soon.

**rescuesk** · 05-16-2004, 12:01 AM

Sounds like you also have a touch of sun poisoning. I agree with Terri, Aleve (or Motrin) is better than Tylenol. Drink tons of water, stay away from caffeine (acts as a diuretic) and stick with cold water, not ice on your skin.

DH got a bad burn the last day of our cruise. Here's what we did: I cooled his back with cool cloths, and then put aloe on. He put on a baggy cotton T-shirt (lightweight, but kept the covers from scratching his skin). I sent him to bed with Motrin for pain, Benadryl to help him sleep, and a huge glass of water by his side. He felt better when he woke up, not cured, but at least the edge had been taken off.

to help you feel better.

Teresa · 05-16-2004, 01:03 AM

Make a really srong pot of tea. Lots of it. Let it cool, then put it on the burn. The tannin in it helps

**chezp** · 05-16-2004, 04:50 AM

Crackers, I can't help, but I can sympathise, having got badly burnt in Florida twice in the last two weeks.

that you're soon on the mend - it's a miserable time.

Crackers · 05-16-2004, 09:22 AM

Thanks all. Sleeping last night was more not sleeping than sleeping, but I like the idea of putting a cotton t-shirt in cool water. Unfortunately, I can't take motrin or any other anti-inflammatory (wish I could, but have an asthmatic sensitivity to those meds), so I have to stick to tylenol. I will look for some of those ointments while I am out today.

I usually only get it bad once a year, but then again I don't go to Florida every year. I think I just got fooled when the sun kept hiding behind the clouds yesterday and didn't keep up with my normal obsession of reapplying the sun screen.

Well, all I can say is, lesson well learned, and hope it stays fresh in my mind when we get to Florida.

Shell_of_the_South · 05-17-2004, 09:38 AM

I've heard that soaking in vinegar will help sunburn, but if you have any open blisters, I wouldn't do that. I would be tempted to call the Doctor and see what they suggest.

ripkensnana · 05-17-2004, 09:53 AM

There is (or was) a product called Solarcaine, which was quite effective in taking the pain out of a sunburn (temporarily). I had a burn once very much like the one you describe, and have been ultra-careful in the sun ever since. Vinegar is okay, but not all that effective. There are several sunburn products on the market, most contain aloe plus a mild anesthetic. You may want to check into one of these.

Wendyismyname · 05-17-2004, 03:32 PM

Gosh, I am so sorry you got such a burn!

that it will soon heal!

I've also heard that not only can you use tea, but use the tea bag!! That works wonders.

Good luck!

**2princessmom** · 05-17-2004, 04:21 PM

Here is some pixie dust to try and help the burn. Solarcaine has always worked for me. But it sounds like you might need to call the dr. and see if they have anything to help especially if you have blisters. Hope it heals very quickly!

Crackers · 05-17-2004, 09:25 PM

Thanks all for your suggestions. I knew about solarcaine, but haven't been able to find any anywhere. I have been using some of the other ideas here though. It is doing better today, however was not very happy when I had to put on more restrictive clothing for work today. (not lucky enough to wear t-shirts, etc to work) But, hopefully another day or two will make things feel a little better.