Sunbed Shock

I hope youre ok this morning OP.
I think your mums not realised it’s not “just a bit of sunburn”. It’s actually burns. Over most of your body. It will need medical intervention. Please seek help at A&E as soon as possible.

This is why our council stopped their sunbeds in the council gyms. Although they were very popular, raised a lot of revenue and were queued out. But sooo dangerous. Like fags, you don’t see the damage until it’s too late.

I hope you’re ok. Don’t go near the sun again this year without factor 50. Why risk it.

Go to A&E they can make sure you are treated properly and don't go onto shock or something.

We don’t have any here - lots of beauty places and places that do fake tans, but I’ve honestly not seen a sun bed in about a decade.

Are you all still giving the OP grief about using a sunbed? Give it a rest. How many of you drink? Smoke? Eat vast amounts of calories? Have tummy fat? Snack on processed food? Use sweeteners?

Give over with the holier than thou faux horror directed at a burnt woman in agony who needs support not a lecture.

I hope you’re ok this morning OP. Shit happens. Don’t let this sanctimonious bunch make you feel any worse. They bloody love a pearl clutching pile on.

I hope you've gone to a&e @SansaStark90 . 111 aren't overreacting - sunburn like you're experiencing can be very serious, you've burns to most of your body and that is a medical emergency.
The shaking and other symptoms you're describing are your body in shock and telling you that it's serious, please listen

You’ve never noticed sun bed shops on the high street?!

Ignore your mum. 111 know far better. Please don't feel ashamed or embarrassed, you deserve and need help.

How are you this morning? You've been in my thoughts x

I honestly thought sun beds had been banned after their peak in the 90s/00s and have been surprised to see more tanning salons opening up around us (ones with sun beds not fake tan).
I hope you’re at hospital now and getting the treatment you need.

How are you this morning?

Your mum knows better than 111?! Why take her word over theirs?! I had first degree burns from the sun once (hadn’t reapplied my factor 50 quickly enough) and ended up in hospital. I don’t understand why anyone uses sunbeds at all especially people who (a) have very pale skin and (b) have a health anxiety.

OP please ignore the people bickering on here. You know you made a mistake and you don’t need to go over that again.

Sunburn is still a burn and covering most of your body is a problem. I hope you are getting medical treatment now.

I hope you start to get some relief from the pain soon.

After way too much sun when younger (outdoor job for 10 years, plus holidays) I’ve spent the last 10 years with a large Seborrheic keratosis on my temple, a basal cell cancer cut out of my cheek, 2 benign tumors sliced off my nose (currently have another growing), sun spots on my hands. I see the dermatologist every 9 months (£200 a visit). So about 25 years before the lasting sun damage came to fruition.

Please do go and get medical attention OP, especially if you still feel shaky or shivery or nauseous. I know you have health anxiety and I don’t want to make it worse, and I know you feel silly. But full body burns can be dangerous because it impairs the skin’s ability to regulate body temperature and can cause electrolyte imbalances especially if you get blisters today.

Thinking of you this morning op hope you got some help and are doing ok

OP- agree with others that you MUST go to A&E - get medical advice ASAP and by doing that you will put your mind at rest about getting the proper treatment for it. Additionally, they can prescribe stronger painkillers for you and get you some relief.

Dont put anything on it until you've spoken to a doctor. There are lots of home remedies online but you need to check with a doctor first that they are safe.

In the meantime, agree with drinking lots of water with an electrolyte sachet in it- staying very hydrated and wearing cool loose clothing.

One of my friends got very badly burnt a few years ago- he fell asleep on the beach and woke up 4 hours later with third degree burns. His face swelled up so much his eyes couldnt open properly and he blistered all over his body. To put your mind at rest- he fully recovered and his skin looks absolutely fine and back to normal but he did get medical treatment. Also, be aware that after a severe sunburn like this you will be more vulnerable to the sun in future and at an increased risk of melanoma so ensure to wear a very high spf when you have recovered whenever you go out in the sun again, even if its for short periods.

You are meant to go to A&E if you have sunburn larger than a hand size / white areas which indicate deep burns - you could go into shock - Please ignore your mother she clearly does not understand and get yourself to the hospital.

When to go to A&E:
Severe sunburn: If you have blisters, significant swelling, or a high fever (38°C or above, or 37.5°C or above in children under five).

Symptoms of heat exhaustion or heatstroke: These include feeling very tired, dizzy, sick, or having a headache and muscle cramps.

Suspected dehydration, shock, or sepsis:These are serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.

Any burn to the eyes, mouth, hands, or genitals, even if mild: These areas are more sensitive and prone to complications.

Large burns (larger than the size of the palm of the hand): These burns require specialized care.

Deep burns that cause white or charred skin: These indicate a deeper burn and may need specialized burns unit care.

When to see a GP or call NHS 111:
If you have blisters or swelling.

If you feel unwell or have any concerns about your sunburn, especially if it's over a large area.

If you have a high temperature (fever).

I used to use them years ago I don’t think I ever did more than 8 minutes. I wouldn’t ever use them now. Surely they should have checked with you if you had used before. Have you tried a cool shower? If they are still swollen or weeping you need a&e.

Please never use a sunbed again. I don’t understand why somebody with health anxiety would use something that increases your chances of malignant melanoma.

I am convinced that in 20 years time, sunbeds will be banned and people will be shocked that we ever used them.

I’m sorry that you’re suffering now. We all make mistakes. Get some fluids and treatment and I am sure within a week you will be back to your normal self. Good luck.

This is way beyond “water and panadol” - OP should be in hospital, probably on a drip to prevent dehydration and under supervision to prevent sepsis.

@SansaStark90 take 2x dioralyte and get some Greek yogurt and cover your self in it and let it dry throw a towel on the bed as it will flake on the sheets but it takes the burn away x

Well I hope you don’t come to regret your use in years to come. Melanoma can occur many years after sunburn, be it from the sun or sun bed use. I just hope users take note from the warnings on here but I somehow doubt it.

Hope you have gone to A and E and got some help.

I think they gave me a big bottle of calamine and zinc oxide!

Please don’t feel silly about going to A&E. I actually did similar when I was much much younger about 20 years ago - but I only went on for 8 minutes, I think, I also have very fair skin. I eventually took myself to A&E on the bus! I felt stupid but they gave me a lotion (can’t remember what it was) and it really helped. They didn’t make me feel stupid and I’m glad I went. Haven’t touched one since!! Good luck! X

How are you feeling today? I hope you got some treatment, you must be so sore. Ignore the horrible comments.