# Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lamps **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [November 21, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156 "2012-11-21T19:51:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GwynnethP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/gwynnethp/32/382_2.png) [@GwynnethP](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/GwynnethP)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/1 "2012-11-21T19:51:35Z")
Had anyone tried these for PsA? I don’t actually suffer from the Ps bit of PsA so don’t need it for my skin but was intrigued if it would help my swollen joints. At all. Even a tiny bit? Getting desperate now. I would try licking frogs if someone said it would help. ---
**Author:** ![Marietta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marietta/32/761_2.png) [@Marietta](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marietta)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/2 "2012-11-22T01:06:07Z")
I lived in AZ for two years to see if it would help my arthritis. All that sun...and no change. (I live in the Seattle area, not much sun). So I don't think a full spectrum light would help. HOWEVER, many people with autoimmune conditions are deficient in Vitamin D (you can get it checked by your dr.). Your body makes Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. I have to take a Vitamin D supplement because I'm deficient, even in the summer sunshine, and my level gets way too low the rest of the year. I've got a cold so I hope that made sense! ---
**Author:** ![michael\_in\_vermont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/michael_in_vermont/32/640_2.png) [@michael\_in\_vermont](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/michael_in_vermont)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/3 "2012-11-22T01:41:12Z")
I have been taking a multi vit and 4000 of D3 since I read an article similar to the one you are talking about. I must say overall I do feel better. I have had 2 colds in the past month which mad me flare terribly but other than that I do believe it has helped with the fatigue and stiffness. Not very scientific but I'll take it! ---
**Author:** ![Jen1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/jen1/32/322_2.png) [@Jen1](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Jen1)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 9:42am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/4 "2012-11-22T09:42:09Z")
On the contrary michael, very scientific! As well as being a vitamin, researchers now consider Vit D to be an immunomodulatory hormone, part of the HPA axis. It seems to help “smooth” my reactions (ie prevent flares from coming on so suddenly), which is of great benefit to me, because I can adjust medication to make sure I stay functional, rather than being caught by surprise overnight. ---
**Author:** ![suzieque2912](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/suzieque2912/32/842_2.png) [@suzieque2912](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/suzieque2912)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/5 "2012-11-22T21:21:19Z")
Hi I use a light box for SAD between Sept and April. As soon as I stop in April I have a PsA flare which lasts for approx 1 month. I asked my Rheumatologist about the connection. He said it is probably because when I use the light it makes me feel better so I can cope with the PsA better. I’m not so sure, I think it does help ---
**Author:** ![GwynnethP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/gwynnethp/32/382_2.png) [@GwynnethP](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/GwynnethP)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-lamps/1156/6 "2012-11-24T20:06:20Z")
Thanks everyone. There was a cheapy one on amazon so will give it a try. If it doesn’t work, at least I have another lamp for the house 😉