Medical, Altitude adjustment

Altitude adjustment

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Vida Morkun #1 / 4	Altitude adjustment I live at sea-level, and am called-upon to travel to high-altitude cities quite frequently, on business. The cities in question are at 7000 to 9000 feet of altitude. One of them especially is very polluted... Often I feel faint the first two or three days. I feel lightheaded, and my heart seems to pound a lot more than at sea-level. Also, it is very dry in these cities, so I will tend to drink a lot of water, and keep away from dehydrating drinks, such as those containing caffeine or {filter}. Thing is, I still have symptoms. How can I ensure that my short trips there (no, I don't usually have a week to acclimatize) are as comfortable as possible? Is there something else that I could do? A long time ago (possibly two years ago) there was a discussion here about altitude adjustment. Has anyone saved the messages? Many thanks, Vida.
Sun, 08 Oct 1995 07:34:53 GMT

Russ Bro #2 / 4	Altitude adjustment Quote: >I live at sea-level, and am called-upon to travel to high-altitude cities >quite frequently, on business. The cities in question are at 7000 to 9000 >feet of altitude. One of them especially is very polluted... Mexico City, Bogota, La Paz? Quote: >Often I feel faint the first two or three days. I feel lightheaded, and >my heart seems to pound a lot more than at sea-level. Also, it is very >dry in these cities, so I will tend to drink a lot of water, and keep >away from dehydrating drinks, such as those containing caffeine or {filter}. >Thing is, I still have symptoms. How can I ensure that my short trips there >(no, I don't usually have a week to acclimatize) are as comfortable as possible? >Is there something else that I could do? Go three days early. Preliminary acclimatization takes 3-4 days. It takes weeks or months for full acclimatization. Could you be experiencing some jet lag, too?
Sun, 08 Oct 1995 23:11:19 GMT

Daphne Bali #3 / 4	Altitude adjustment Quote: >I live at sea-level, and am called-upon to travel to high-altitude cities >quite frequently, on business. The cities in question are at 7000 to 9000 >feet of altitude. One of them especially is very polluted... Mexico City, Bogota, La Paz? Quote: >Often I feel faint the first two or three days. I feel lightheaded, and >my heart seems to pound a lot more than at sea-level. Also, it is very >dry in these cities, so I will tend to drink a lot of water, and keep >away from dehydrating drinks, such as those containing caffeine or {filter}. >Thing is, I still have symptoms. How can I ensure that my short trips there >(no, I don't usually have a week to acclimatize) are as comfortable as possible? >Is there something else that I could do? --- An unconventional remedy that you might try for altitude sickness in the Andes is chewing coca leaves or taking teas made from coca leaves. You might notice that many of the natives have wads in their mouths... the tea can be obtained in S. American pharmacies. This remedy alleviates some of the lightheadedness and dizziness - but don't try to jog with it. I've tried this when travelling and hiking in Peru and Ecuador. The amount of {filter} you would ingest are too minute to cause any highs... Also it is a good idea to eat lightly and dress warm while adjusting to high altitudes.
Mon, 09 Oct 1995 03:14:35 GMT

Martin E. Lewi #4 / 4	Altitude adjustment Quote: >I live at sea-level, and am called-upon to travel to high-altitude cities >quite frequently, on business. The cities in question are at 7000 to 9000 >feet of altitude. One of them especially is very polluted... >Often I feel faint the first two or three days. I feel lightheaded, and >my heart seems to pound a lot more than at sea-level. Also, it is very >dry in these cities, so I will tend to drink a lot of water, and keep >away from dehydrating drinks, such as those containing caffeine or {filter}. >Thing is, I still have symptoms. How can I ensure that my short trips there >(no, I don't usually have a week to acclimatize) are as comfortable as possible? >Is there something else that I could do? I saw a Lifetime Medical Television show a few months back on travel medicine. It briefly mentioned some {filter} which when started two or three days before getting to altitude could assist in acclimitazation. Unfortunately all that I can recall is that the drug stimulated breathing at night??? I don't know if that makes sense, it seems to me that the new drug which stimulates red {filter} cell production would be a more logical approach, erythropoiten (sp?). Alas, I didn't record the program, but wish I had, since I live at over 7000ft. and my mother gets sick when visiting. Please let me know if you get more informative responses. -- Phone: (505) 845-7561 Martin E. Lewitt My opinions are
Mon, 09 Oct 1995 13:59:58 GMT

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