lupus & fluorescent lights - can it cause fevers?

[b_u_t_t_e_r_f_l_y]

I was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) almost 9 years ago and take prednisone and plaquenil on a daily basis.  I work in a building where there are fluorescent lights.  I have been running a fever everyday, anywhere from 100-102 since August when I started work again (I have the summers off).  I have worked there for years, and I only seem to get these fevers on a regular basis when I'm at work.  I have recently read that ultraviolet rays can come from fluorescent lighting and that they can trigger lupus flares.  I am also extremely sensitive to the sun.  Is it possible that the fluorescent lighting is causing my fevers?  I rarely have a fever when I'm at home.  It usually only happens when I'm at work.  I just want to know why I'm having these fevers and if the fluorescent lighting could be causing them.  Thank you for reading this, and any advice is GREATLY appreciated.....thank you for your time.

[emtd65]

Hi,

You are right ! This is one of the reasons I am on disabilty. After one hour I begin to run a fever. I live on Long Island and have to avoid the beach unless I have a large umbrella with me.
  

[meshak]

Yes, I've seen this info regarding fluorescent lights and also halogen lights.  You have to wear sunscreen even indoors when there is this type of  lighting especially if you are this sensitive to the sun.  

[scotty33]

I have been working on my job for twenty years. I was just diagnosed with Lupus and I sit at a computer everyday directly under a big flourescent light and a vent.  It makes me miserable.  I havent had a fever but I am sensitive to light.  I have not told my job about my condition. I do not want to stop working.  I felt so bad last week I went to Human Resources about disability retirement.  I am 44 years old. I am taking Prednisone and Plaquenil also.  Being weaned off Prednisone.  I am going to asked to be moved to an area where the light is a little dim.  Maybe you should too.  My major complaint right now is my vision.  It has me miserable. I had an MRI/MRA of the brain/neck (normal) EEG - will get results next week. Saw opthalmology today - no optic damage. Will go back later this week for another eye test.  I am not giving in or getting up.  I rode my internal medicine doctor and insisted that there was something that he was missing.  There was inflammation in my body. I could tell by the reaction I had from a sinus cocktail shot.  He finally did some test dealing with inflammation and that was how I found out about the Lupus.  Didnt take years to find out becaused I was not gonna allow it.  Just venting!