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home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity [01.11.2019] – [Finding a tolerable level of light exposure] sallieqhome:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity [01.11.2019] – [Photosensitivity] sallieq
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 ======Photosensitivity====== ======Photosensitivity======
  
-Abnormal sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights is known as photosensitivity and sometimes referred to as "sun flare" or photophobia. In the context of the MP, the ultimate cause of photosensitivity is the Th1 inflammatory disease process –  [[home:mp:immunopathology#necessity_of_immunopathology|not the treatment itself]]. Exposure to natural or bright artificial light in a photosensitive person can lead to flares of internal disease activity, including exacerbation of any inflammatory disease symptoms. +Abnormal sensitivity to sunlight and bright lights is known as photosensitivity and sometimes referred to as "sun flare" or photophobia. In the context of the MP, the ultimate cause of photosensitivity is the Th1 inflammatory disease process –  [[home:mp:immunopathology#necessity_of_immunopathology|not the treatment itself]]. Exposure to natural or bright artificial light in a photosensitive person can lead to flares of internal disease activity, including exacerbation of any inflammatory disease symptoms. Neurological phenomena also occur since the amygdala has nerves connecting it to a number of important brain centers, including the neocortex and visual cortex. 
  
 Photosensitivity can occur either when the skin is exposed to bright natural light or the eyes are exposed to either natural or artificial light. Photosensitivity symptoms can occur immediately after exposure or begin 1 to 3 days later, sometimes persisting 5 days or more.  Photosensitivity can occur either when the skin is exposed to bright natural light or the eyes are exposed to either natural or artificial light. Photosensitivity symptoms can occur immediately after exposure or begin 1 to 3 days later, sometimes persisting 5 days or more. 
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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. Most of these find NOIRs to be needed 100 percent of waking hours with sunlight; also with artificial light that is over 30 lux [[home:lifestyle:light:light_meter|light measurement]] Some members find that they experience intolerable immunopathology unless sunlight and artificial light is blocked by NoIRs and by adjusting light levels at home, and where possible in their personal area at work. +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 100 percent of waking hours with sunlight; also with artificial light that is over 30 lux [[home:lifestyle:light:light_meter|light measurement]]. Some members find that they experience intolerable immunopathology unless sunlight and artificial light is blocked by NoIRs and by adjusting light levels at home, and where possible in their personal area at work. 
  
 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's reaction to light exposure may be delayed. Before beginning the MP and avoiding light, many people do not associate this delayed reaction with their disease symptoms since daily exposure and a consistent elevated 1,25-D can mask the effect of this inflammatory process. Once one diligently begins avoiding all sources of sun and bright light, it is easier to correlate the sun or light exposure with its effect on symptoms when the exposure to sun and bright lights is sporadic. 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's reaction to light exposure may be delayed. Before beginning the MP and avoiding light, many people do not associate this delayed reaction with their disease symptoms since daily exposure and a consistent elevated 1,25-D can mask the effect of this inflammatory process. Once one diligently begins avoiding all sources of sun and bright light, it is easier to correlate the sun or light exposure with its effect on symptoms when the exposure to sun and bright lights is sporadic.
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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:pathogenesis:innate_immunity|innate immune system]], once activated by the MP, continues to kill the bacteria. All MP patients should report adverse symptoms to their physician and understand how to manage a significant adverse event should it occur. MP patients are encouraged to report regularly on the website in order to get early help managing symptoms. A [[home:mp:managing_immunopathology|range of measures]] is available to dampen 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:pathogenesis:innate_immunity|innate immune system]], once activated by the MP, continues to kill the bacteria. All MP patients are advised to discuss adverse symptoms to their physician and plan how to manage a significant adverse event should it occur (//explore the relevant articles on this site//). MP patients are encouraged to report regularly on the [[https://www.marshallprotocol.com/|website]] in order to get early help managing symptoms. A [[home:mp:managing_immunopathology|range of measures]] is available to dampen intolerable symptoms. 
  
  
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 ==== Resolution of photosensitivity ==== ==== Resolution of photosensitivity ====
  
-As MP patients' vitamin D metabolism is "reset," their sensitivity to light diminishes. This will be a gradual process. Later on in the Protocol, MP patients should be able to handle "normal" amounts of sunlight because, in the short period between maintenance doses of antibiotics, they will maintain low bacteria loads.+As MP patients' vitamin D metabolism is "reset," their sensitivity to light diminishes. This will be a gradual process. Later on in the Protocol, MP patients should be able to handle "normal" amounts of sunlight because of reduced bacteria loads.
  
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