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I was sunburned 2 days ago. im having extreme edema of legs and feet. cant even see my ankles. im dx w/ uctd, hypertension, and fibromyalgia. is this a normal reaction bearing in mind my current health?
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Could be. Sun light damages DNA and can aggravated auto-immune disorders. Try to use cool compresses' and raise your feet. Avoid sunlight and use a sun screen if you need to in the sun. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/10/2022
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