Curing Altitute Sickness With Diamox
December 1st, 2008

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Lots of people enjoy scaling mountains all over the world, it's one of the most rewarding pastimes around! Trouble is that some people can experience altitude sickness.

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness can occur starting at 8,000 feet, however nothing serious is likely to happen until someone passes over 12,000 feet. The height isn't really that important with altitude sickness, it's more the speed at which you climb the mountain.

Diamox can help with altitude sickness, however the only real cure is descending the mountain.

It Is possible to avoid altitude sickness by planning a route at a slow pace, don't rush anywhere. Altitude sickness is often more of an issue for fit men as they tend to race up the mountain. Try racing down instead as this doesn't seem to cause any problem!

Using diamox to treat altitude sickness

Unlike a number of other altitude sickness treatments it doesn't simply mask the symptoms, it actually treats them by making the blood slightly more acidic. This improves the ventilation which improves altitude sickness.

You should take the medication a couple of days before climbing the mountain, and you should continue taking it for a further 3 days when you have got to the highest part of the mountain.

Side effects of diamox when treating altitude sickness

Many people using diamox have encountered the following side effects:
- Tingling in extremities
- Increased urination
- Blurring of vision
- Skin problems

Most doctors will advise planning a subtle ascent rather than treating it with medication because of the possibility of these side effects.

Some people are allergic to diamox and so it's advisable to take a short trial course before you use it for real. It could cause major problems if you had an allergic reaction when you are in some remote area.

It is extremely important to realise that this medicine can in rare circumstances cause skin rashes which are very itchy.

Your blood cell count should be measured on a regular basis to ensure that the medicine doesn't cause any problems.

Diamox is a preventative medicine which should be taken before climbing a mountain. There are a number of other treatments that can be used to actually treat the symptoms.

Diamox should not be used if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. This medicine can get into the milk which could potentially cause problems. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby it is important to get extra advice from your doctor.

Other uses for diamox

Diamox is also used for treating:
- Glaucoma
- Oedema
- Epilepsy
- Before surgery

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