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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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==== Controlling intolerable symptoms ==== | ==== Controlling intolerable symptoms ==== | ||
- | While rare, it is important to note that some MP patients may be at high risk for an acute adverse event caused by sunlight exposure or because the [[home: | + | While rare, it is important to note that some MP patients may be at high risk for an acute adverse event caused by sunlight exposure or because the [[home: |