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Any one suffer with photosensitivity while on methotrexate?

I live in the northeast of England and very rare the temp hits over 17°. We have had a lovely heat weave over the bank holiday and I love the sun. Unfortunately, my face is a mess. its swollen and very sore and just read methotrexate causes photosensitivity.

  1. I have been taking methotrexate for almost 18years. I have since complied an extensive collection of hats and L/S t-shirts. So in answer to your question, yes, I have become very sensitive to the effects of the sun. However, the benefits outweighs the drawbacks, for me anyway. Good luck.

    1. Yes, I love the sun also but definitely have notice some serious sensitivity to it.

      1. Talk about photosensitivity . . . I've always taken bad pictures, so the methotrexate didn't change things at all.

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