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Individuals who are photosensitive prior to the MP will likely become more photosensitive on the MP. Individuals who have no signs of photosensitivity may or may not become photosensitive on the MP. Individuals with limited inflammatory symptoms (suggesting early disease) are the most likely to be able to tolerate more light exposure while on the MP. There is no certain way to tell in advance precisely how photosensitive an individual will be while on the MP. Only after an individual has begun treatment can photosensitivity be assessed. | Individuals who are photosensitive prior to the MP will likely become more photosensitive on the MP. Individuals who have no signs of photosensitivity may or may not become photosensitive on the MP. Individuals with limited inflammatory symptoms (suggesting early disease) are the most likely to be able to tolerate more light exposure while on the MP. There is no certain way to tell in advance precisely how photosensitive an individual will be while on the MP. Only after an individual has begun treatment can photosensitivity be assessed. | ||
- | For many members but not all is it prudent to block sunlight from living space, work space and practice limited sunlight exposure and cover up skin with thick dark layers when going out as well as protect the eyes with the proper NOIR glasses. | + | For many members but not all it is prudent to block sunlight from living space, work space and practice limited sunlight exposure and cover up skin with thick dark layers when going out as well as protect the eyes with the proper NOIR glasses. |
When in doubt, patients should assume their intolerable symptoms are due to light exposure and reduce sunlight exposure and protect eyes with the proper NOIR sunglasses. | When in doubt, patients should assume their intolerable symptoms are due to light exposure and reduce sunlight exposure and protect eyes with the proper NOIR sunglasses. | ||
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This stimulation of the brain causes many of the neurological symptoms that are so bothersome to individuals with Th1 inflammation. Neurological symptoms include fatigue, irritability, | This stimulation of the brain causes many of the neurological symptoms that are so bothersome to individuals with Th1 inflammation. Neurological symptoms include fatigue, irritability, | ||
- | Decreasing the light that falls on the eyes will make the brain comparatively stable and symptom-free, | + | Decreasing the light that falls on the eyes will help to keep the brain comparatively stable and symptom-free, |
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MP patients who expose themselves to light from all sources will soon know if they can tolerate light, and to what degree, based on their symptoms. | MP patients who expose themselves to light from all sources will soon know if they can tolerate light, and to what degree, based on their symptoms. | ||
- | Many members will need to live in a sunlight free environment until they are healed enough to increase 125D from sunlight as well as protect the eyes from sunlight with the use of NOIR sunglasses | + | Many members will need to live in a sunlight free environment until they are healed enough to increase 125D from sunlight as well as protect the eyes from sunlight with the use of NOIR sunglasses. Most of these find NOIRs to be needed |
There is no typical length of time between natural light exposure and a symptom flare. Some will feel the effects within an hour or two while others may not experience an increase in symptoms for a day or longer. An MP patient' | There is no typical length of time between natural light exposure and a symptom flare. Some will feel the effects within an hour or two while others may not experience an increase in symptoms for a day or longer. An MP patient' | ||
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===== Notes and comments ===== | ===== Notes and comments ===== |