I'm going skiing and am worrying about altitude sickness. I heard taking iron pills before will help, and then I heard drinking lots of water before I leave would help? What should I do?
2006-12-18 15:48:02 · 3 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
If you have time to see your doctor before traveling, there is a prescription medication that is available to prevent altitude sickness. As others mentioned, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. A high carbohydrate diet is also supposed to be helpful, but the best thing to do is increase altitude slowly.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/907195877.html
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/407640_print
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05317/604266.stm
2006-12-19 12:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by johnsredgloves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water, If you are from Denver you should have no problem with it.
2006-12-18 23:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink water; eat healthy; avoid alcohol & soda.
secret is to stay hydrated
2006-12-18 23:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Becky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋