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URL icon « on: June 16, 2008, 11:36:52 AM »
Crazy question:  I am from Ohio and have never been to Colorado.  SHould I expect to have health issues with the higher altitudes of Telluride?? If so, what can I do to minimize them???
Thanks & PEACE! John Baker

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URL icon « Reply #1 on: June 16, 2008, 11:57:55 AM »
Did you read "Into Thin Air" well...

Just kidding, it all depends on you really.  Some people get really sick some not at all.  If you fly into Denver and spend the night you will probably be ok.  If you drive straight out there just remember to drink lots of water, maybe a gatorade or two and go easy on the alcohol (hard I know).  The biggest thing is that the air is much much drier and you will get dehydrated if you don't watch it.  Also physical activities will be tougher and more taxing taking longer to recover from.  The sun's rays are also much much stronger so remember sun screen and a good hat especially if you are hair challenged like my brother.
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URL icon « Reply #2 on: June 16, 2008, 12:42:36 PM »
Thanks for the info.  Being from the Midwest, I have experienced some mild forms of altitude sickness while in CO, probably due to exhaustion and dehydration  Woo hoo , but aren't there herbal supplements that can help?  (besides the obvious herb that is) ;-)
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There was some debate at one point about ginger helping with altitude sickness....but the basics of staying hydrated should be sufficient. 

Buszen, where in Ohio you coming from?

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URL icon « Reply #4 on: June 16, 2008, 01:20:37 PM »
Quote from: Gorfolio on June 16, 2008, 12:57:22 PM
Buszen, where in Ohio you coming from?

Just north of Cincinnati, a little village called Pleasant Plain
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URL icon « Reply #5 on: June 16, 2008, 01:24:36 PM »
I'm familiar....We're coming from Deer Park.  I think the humidity we feel daily, may help our breathing at 9000 feet....Safe travels.
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URL icon « Reply #6 on: June 17, 2008, 08:58:18 AM »
it really depends person-to-person.   i think people with breathing issues like asthma make take a bit longer to acclimate.   i'm also from Ohio and have been to the last 8 TBF's and have never had an issue.

the only time i really notice the difference is if in go on a hike and need to stop to take a deep breath.   you can take your deep breath, but nothing seems to fill your lungs.  weird feeling.

i cannot make it out this year, so represent Ohio well!!!
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URL icon « Reply #7 on: June 20, 2008, 07:10:50 PM »
Quote from: buszen on June 16, 2008, 11:36:52 AM
Crazy question:  I am from Ohio and have never been to Colorado.  SHould I expect to have health issues with the higher altitudes of Telluride?? If so, what can I do to minimize them???
Thanks & PEACE! John Baker

For the future, consider discussing the use of Acetazolamide (Diamox) at 125mg or 250mg twice a day with your doctor BEFORE coming up to altitude.  Use of Diamox can minimize the SYMPTOMS of acute mountain sickness and make you feel better.  Be warned however, it doesn't prevent the more severe medical processes such as high altitude pulmonary edema or cerebral edema (though that is rare at 9,000ft)
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URL icon « Reply #8 on: December 28, 2008, 08:18:06 AM »
The Mr. and I are from Nebraska and he has moderate asthma.  We went last year (and already have our tickets for 09 woot).  The whole time we were there he not a single weeze.  In fact, he was able to breath so much better that he litterally ran and danced all day!  The only side effect we felt was a bit of gas but that can be fixed with beano.   Cheers
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URL icon « Reply #9 on: January 01, 2009, 10:34:28 PM »
Quote from: gOLDfISH_gIRL on December 28, 2008, 08:18:06 AM
The Mr. and I are from Nebraska and he has moderate asthma.  We went last year (and already have our tickets for 09 woot).  The whole time we were there he not a single weeze.  In fact, he was able to breath so much better that he litterally ran and danced all day!  The only side effect we felt was a bit of gas but that can be fixed with beano.   Cheers
Often times people with breathing problems find it easier to breathe in dry air, not sure why but it seams to help
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URL icon « Reply #10 on: January 20, 2009, 08:56:24 PM »
You'll be fine.  Just bring plenty of Sparks, whiskey and PBR.

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I live in really low level England and preparing by taking Gingko and standing on a stool in the kitchen.

Gingko apparantley works..

Strugglin with the alcohol cutdown   Cheers
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URL icon « Reply #14 on: January 21, 2009, 01:42:09 PM »
Quote from: mark2010 on January 21, 2009, 05:41:20 AM
I live in really low level England and preparing by taking Gingko and standing on a stool in the kitchen.

Gingko apparantley works..

Strugglin with the alcohol cutdown   Cheers
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