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Jafar
Joined: 23 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:12 am Post subject: High altitude sickness |
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| We are staying in Quito 1 night, Napo Nature reserve 4 nights, 1 night Quito then off to Galapagos for 7 night cruise and back to Quito for 1 night. Any advice for prevention/cure for high altitude sickness. We are going in April 2007. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks |
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Jykke
Joined: 12 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:23 am Post subject: |
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| You really will not be at high altitude for very much time. Just the three nights in Quito. I personally do not suffer from the change in altitude becouse I am from high altitude. Much depends on your age, health and where you are from. Usually what you could experience is a head ache untill your body adjusts, which is not likely since you will not stay long enough. You may feel nothing at all. I would say drink lots of water, avoid caffeine, which constricts your blood vessels and do not plan any major strenuous activity such as hiking or bicycling. |
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Robbin
Joined: 20 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Hi everyone,
Altitude sickness is real, yet is more of a pest than a true problem.
4 important tips:
- Eat light
- Pace out your walking, in other words - take it easy
- Drink a lot of water
- Absolutely no alcohol!
Good luck, have a fun and safe trip! |
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toomanypapers
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:53 am Post subject: |
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| This is 2 years late since I just surf'd in, but I hope Jafar had a terrific, safe trip. Post pictures of your trip. |
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