Re: High Altitude Experience for airlinerg (suggestions?) - more info

[Guest guest]

I got a spliting headache after being here for 3 days.

The first 3 days, no headache. I am trying to drink more water, and

took Tylenol (acetimenophen) 1000 mg. I feel hot indoors and do not

feel cold outdoors. It has been about 18 degrees farenheit during the

day which is just fine for me. I do wear lots of layers. Skiing is

very tiring, and I have been sore all over in the evening. I have

though continued Dash but my feet feel very swolen.

I did not think of bringing my blood pressure monitor - so maybe I

will try to find a place to check it if possible.

I asked a local pharmacist about taking the carbonic anyhdrase loop

diuretic DIAMOX but he said it would definite deplete potassium very

fast and knew nothing of Eplerenone nor Spironolactone nor combining

them.

He said I need oxygen, but that oxygen is very expensive.

Best wishes, and I will be down at 0 altitude on January 23, 2008 -

until then up here at 8,000 feet.

Airlinerg

>

> You are experiencing some of the joys! of high country living. It

is dry

> here which probably explains your thirst, cracking cuticles, and

bleeding

> nose. Salt water irrigation with a Netipot (1/2 t salt + a pinch

of soda)

> in a cup of cool water will help your nose. Be sure to stay well

hydrated.

> The dry air quickly evaporates water. That may even account for

your salty

> taste. Other things you're experiencing are likely your body's

trying to

> adapt to the elevation. " Altitude sickness " is something many

experience

> after being at high altitude for a few days. Because of that,

sports teams

> often like to come to Denver, play the game and get out before they

get

> sick. You should adjust after a few days. Try to have fun - and

drink lots

> of water.

>

> Val

>

> From: hyperaldosteronism

> [mailto:hyperaldosteronism ] On Behalf Of airlinerg

>

>

> I have hyperaldosteronism. I am taking 100 mg of Inspra in the AM

and

> 100 mg of Inspra in the PM. I also take omacor, lipitor, tricor,

> cymbalta, and cardura. I am also using a multivitamin and coenzyme

> Q10 and konsyl (psylium) for constipation.

>

> I am staying at 8,000 feet where I will be until January 22, 2008,

> skiing. I usually live at 0 feet elevation.

>

> Here are my symptoms so far:

>

> 1. out of breath

> 2. more salt sensitive, constant salty taste in my mouth

> 3. craving for sugar and carbohydrates

> 4. very tired and fatigued easily

> 5. wake up several times at night from sleep

> 6. constantly thirsty

> 7. bleeding nose

> 8. muscle aches and knee aching

> 9. going to sleep 4 hours earlier than usual

> 10. need for frequent naps

> 11. frequent urination

> 12. more intolerance to heat

> 13. some cold intolerance

> 14. cracking of cuticles on hands

>

> Any advice and suggestions would be appreciated.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You have high altitude sickness. You might have to stay in and sleep

tomorrow.

Val

From: hyperaldosteronism

[mailto:hyperaldosteronism ] On Behalf Of airlinerg

I got a spliting headache after being here for 3 days.

The first 3 days, no headache. I am trying to drink more water, and

took Tylenol (acetimenophen) 1000 mg. I feel hot indoors and do not

feel cold outdoors. It has been about 18 degrees farenheit during the

day which is just fine for me. I do wear lots of layers. Skiing is

very tiring, and I have been sore all over in the evening. I have

though continued Dash but my feet feel very swolen.

[Guest guest]

one issue is drinking too much water at high alt can lower Na and

cause headache. I would drink only when thirsty. I think it is a

good idea to check with a Dr up there.

On Jan 13, 2008, at 11:16 PM, airlinerg wrote:

> I got a spliting headache after being here for 3 days.

>

> The first 3 days, no headache. I am trying to drink more water, and

> took Tylenol (acetimenophen) 1000 mg. I feel hot indoors and do not

> feel cold outdoors. It has been about 18 degrees farenheit during the

> day which is just fine for me. I do wear lots of layers. Skiing is

> very tiring, and I have been sore all over in the evening. I have

> though continued Dash but my feet feel very swolen.

>

> I did not think of bringing my blood pressure monitor - so maybe I

> will try to find a place to check it if possible.

>

> I asked a local pharmacist about taking the carbonic anyhdrase loop

> diuretic DIAMOX but he said it would definite deplete potassium very

> fast and knew nothing of Eplerenone nor Spironolactone nor combining

> them.

>

> He said I need oxygen, but that oxygen is very expensive.

>

> Best wishes, and I will be down at 0 altitude on January 23, 2008 -

> until then up here at 8,000 feet.

>

> Airlinerg