Re: Attitude about altitude...

[Guest guest]

Stefani,Oh so logical....I do remember before I got sick and

shortly after moving back to AZ that going to the high country never

bothered me, Flagstaff (6000' and the Grand Canyon 5800') never

bothered me.  Since then going to Prescott (3000') is pushing it. 

Since where I live in Phoenix is about 1168' it shows the amazing

effect altitude has on our lungs.  I will never make it to the Grand

Canyon again and that makes me mad and even going to National Jewish in

Dever, while excited, the altitude just kind of freaks me out....

Dyane Phoenix IPF 02

 

Recently I made a trip from Salt Lake City (4800 feet above sea level) to Iowa and Minnesota (955 and 850 feet above sea level). My sat levels at 4800 feet sit around 92-96 while seated and plummet to 82-84 when I start moving. While in the midwest, I enjoyed resting at 98 and dropping only to 90-92 upon exertion. Loved it. I had my suspicions. I am told that eventually (if I were to move to a lower elevation), my lungs would catch up with me. It actually pays for me to live at a higher elevation (have to work a little harder to keep my sats up) so that when I go on vacation it will be more enjoyable. Also encourages my husband to take me to the coasts. I am trying to convince him to go on a cruise (either to Alaska, the Carribean or even one of the European rivers!!). Just thought I would share. Have a great day, everyone.

Stefani

ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009