PREVENTING ALTITUDE SICKNESS IN COLORADO

Ogremeister

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Some people are more susceptible than others...If you live a sea level (or close to it), you may be more susceptible than those that live @ higher elevations but anyone can have problems.

Dehydration is a major concern and can go hand in hand with altitude sickness. So definitely drink LOTS of water.

Avoiding stressful exercise, will also lower your likelihood of any problem as will sleeping at lower elevations.

But being aware of the possibilities & preventions in advance is good so

I am listing a few links to pertinent sites, please read up a bit and be prepared.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...-How_to_avoid_altitude_sickness-Colorado.html

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news...event-altitude-sickness-study-says/53672028/1

http://guide.denverpost.com/lists/8-tips-avoid-mile-high-altitude-sickness/

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/01/17/will-viagra-work-for-mountain-sickness/
 
Good stuff Ogre, when I first moved from Texas to Utah, I learned the hard way! Thanks for the post..
 
Well I guess I am going to have to stay home...first link said lots of water and then no caffeine or alcohol
 
R3Tex said:
Well I guess I am going to have to stay home...first link said lots of water and then no caffeine or alcohol
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READ THE 2ND LINK...

HERE'S WHAT THE DOC SAYS...

Lipman, a hiker himself, is a fan of his own medicine. He opts for ibuprofen over a prescription like Diamox (acetazolamide) for reasons every weekend hiker can relate to:

"You can't drink beer on Diamox," he quipped.
 
No caffeine or alcohol, not true Morris, if it were I would have died back in 1989!
 
As a high altitude rescue fellow, I have found that Gatorade is the best all around tool to prevent altitude sickness. Stay hydrated and you should be fine. Booze in moderation should not be a factor but look out for each other. If you feel it coming on, get lower soonest and get more Gatorade onboard. I really hate missing this trip…
 
Come on Boog, it is going to be a dandy! Sure you can't squeeze in a couple of days?
 
Like the rest have said, lots of water and no strenuous exercise.

I will add the climate out here is drier than some may be used to. Bring lots of lip balm and put it on several times a day or you'll wish the hell you had of.
 
I like the feeling I always get on top of Pikes Peak. Up there to me everything always seems to be just a little tilted to the left.

Oh, and they have the best high altitude doughnuts up there too. Everybody has to try one.
 
Gives new meaning to drinking the cool aide...
 
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