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Altitude sickness from climbing then getting on an Airplane
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:16 pm
Suffering from some symptoms of altitude sickness right now from summiting a mountain today and of course probably not drinking enough water 
...feel like im out of breath a lot, really bad headache, general soreness and weakness etc.
I have a 3 hour flight to catch in about 10 hours..should i be worried? Will my head explode? Is this teh AIDS? In all seriousness thanks for the replies I feel like shite
...feel like im out of breath a lot, really bad headache, general soreness and weakness etc. I have a 3 hour flight to catch in about 10 hours..should i be worried? Will my head explode? Is this teh AIDS? In all seriousness thanks for the replies I feel like shite
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Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:17 pm to Mullet Flap
Stop being a pussy
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:19 pm to Cosmo
Noted
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:20 pm to Mullet Flap
Hey guys look at me!
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:20 pm to Mullet Flap
Shouldn't make any difference in a pressurized cabin
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:22 pm to yellowfin
Right
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:26 pm to Mullet Flap
You're fine. As long as you're at a lower altitude now, then your body is already recovering due the higher oxygen.
Although, I was told that the oxygen concentration inside of a plane is equivalent to around 8000ft elevation.
I had HAPE, high altitude pulmonary edema (fluid in my lungs) the first time I ever went skiing. Had to use supplemental oxygen for last 3 days of the trip.
Been skiing every year since...at lower altitudes
Although, I was told that the oxygen concentration inside of a plane is equivalent to around 8000ft elevation.
I had HAPE, high altitude pulmonary edema (fluid in my lungs) the first time I ever went skiing. Had to use supplemental oxygen for last 3 days of the trip.
Been skiing every year since...at lower altitudes
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:29 pm to Volt
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You're fine. As long as you're at a lower altitude now, then your body is already recovering due the higher oxygen.
Although, I was told that the oxygen concentration inside of a plane is equivalent to around 8000ft elevation.
Thanks..i've been at 10,000 elevation for several days so hopefully i will acclimate before the plane ride. Pardon my ignorance on the subject.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:30 pm to Mullet Flap
Take 800mg advil daily and drink A LOT of water. Trust me on the advil
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:33 pm to Mullet Flap
should have smuggled some coca leaves onto the plane
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:33 pm to Mullet Flap
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i've been at 10,000 elevation for several days
And you are still feeling ill?
You may be dying.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:34 pm to Mullet Flap
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summiting a mountain today
Never heard it called that before.
So....exactly how much DID she weigh?
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:34 pm to Mullet Flap
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Suffering from some symptoms of altitude sickness right now from summiting a mountain today and of course probably not drinking enough water ...feel like im out of breath a lot, really bad headache, general soreness and weakness etc.
How high? 14k? 20k? 25k?
Most planes set their pressure to equivalent of 10k, and most base elevations at airports are less than that. Where are you flying out of?
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:36 pm to NYNolaguy1
Only went 14k from 10..Flying out of Denver. It may be really bad dehydration but still really shallow breathing
Or it may be that im a pussy
Or it may be that im a pussy
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:37 pm to Mullet Flap
go to er or urgent care clinic and make sure there are no contraindications to travel.
also, pay out of pocket cash. obama has ruined medical care and they need cash badly.
also, pay out of pocket cash. obama has ruined medical care and they need cash badly.
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:42 pm to Mullet Flap
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Only went 14k from 10..Flying out of Denver. It may be really bad dehydration but still really shallow breathing
I went from the Vegas Strip to a little ski resort in an hr. I needed an oxygen tank, altitude sickness is no joke
This post was edited on 1/9/16 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:43 pm to Mullet Flap
You should feel much better when you get to the airport, which is ~5k. Pulmonary edema is nothing to play with. If you still feel like you can't breath tell someone. Seriously.
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Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:43 pm to Old Money
Shite!
Posted on 1/9/16 at 7:44 pm to Mullet Flap
I don't ever remember getting a really bad headache from altitude sickness....it was always kind of a dull headache to me...
you may just be getting the flu or something like that...
you may just be getting the flu or something like that...
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