Top vid on the Symptoms of altitude sickness but not much in terms of preventative measures apart from descending etc. I believe the use of diamox as a preventative should have been mentioned plus the use of dex when you need to get someone down in a hurry (serious AMS).

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

DIG5TAR indeed, diamox and dex are highly complex topics that require their own videos so I chose not to get into it here as this video is just about the symptoms. But within the next month or two I should have the diamox video completed and I’ll post up a card in this video for those who are interested!

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

ask and you shall receive DIG5TAR! Just Posted kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqWIx8N-e9raZ5M.html

Altitude sickness is a terrifying feeling. Going from the low altitude of Ohio that I’ve lived in my entire life to New Mexico and Colorado right next to/directly in threw my body for a loop. I had a headache, I ran out of breath by simply walking for a while, and I had vertigo, nausea, and general mild dizziness. I was definitely at category 2 at points but as long as I chugged water throughout the day my symptoms would stay as a mild category 1.

1:13 "you'll get headaches above 2,500 meters" Me: *laughs while sitting confortably in my Mexico City home*

@ChaseMountains

4 жыл бұрын

ahaha yeah you should be fine lol

I love the disclaimer.... "Do your own research". YOU are part of my research.

My symptoms trekking Cucamonga Peak in Ca : 1. I got swollen arms and I keep dropping my hiking polls, my arms are so numb and can't feel anything 2. Yeah! I suddenly stop talking and I feel that I'm going to explode... that is why I decided to go back and let my friends to go on their way up.. on my way down I felt every changes in my body, feeling in my arms was gradually coming back and the stiffness was gone from swelling. I thank GOD who created the heavens and the earth for protecting me with his angels! Glory to GOD in the highest!

GREAT video. :)

Thank you for this video, it was incredibly informatove. Do you have any information on reverse-altitude sickness, particularily on how long it lasts? What are the differences that could be experienced between someone who has lived at high altitude all their life suddenly descending to ground level vs someone who stayed at high altitude for half or full year and then suddenly descending back to ground level?

Alcohol + altitude = horrible/painful/worst hangover ever. I don’t recommend it! Nothing is fun about throwing up violently for 24 hrs, being terribly weak, having a throbbing headache etc. I am particularly sensitive to any changes in altitude and experience many of the symptoms that were described in this video. Thankfully I made this mistake once (suffered the consequences) and have never done it again. I’d rather pass on the drinks than feel absolute shit the next day.

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

Jules Wick very very good advice there and a cautionary tale for those who love a frothy in the mountains. I’ve been known have a couple but it’s always after the hard work is done and haven’t ever had a hangover at altitude thankfully! I hope it won’t stop you going to the mountains?

@HelloMyNamesNino

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Going to EBC in April with my brother who is a solid drinker. I need to keep him off the grog until we at least get back to Namche 😂

@staly23o

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. Altitude sickness starts at what altitude normally?!

@blackdiamond2490

2 жыл бұрын

@@staly23o I read that it's at 8000 ft.

What happened to the end? :(

I got altitude sickness from only being at 6500 feet it got so severe I had to go to urgent care I was losing coordination chest pain head pain couldn’t think straight any form of exertion made symptoms worse so I decided to drive 4 1/2 hours to get down to at least 2900 feet feeling a little better but symptoms aren’t going away I’m on day 3 since symptoms started how long usually until symptoms go away do I have to go lower? Is that why it’s not going away? The problem is I have my tools up on the mountain still afraid to go back and get them until I feel better what would you do?

Great video and I watched all of it. When does the altitude sickness starts when you are use to flat land?

@ChaseMountains

4 жыл бұрын

Generally people feel the effects from 2800m upwards. Check out my other videos on the 3 golden rules of altitude and should you take diamox

Went up like 1000 meters and went down, i had a small headache up there but when i was halfway down my head started to throb and when i got all the way down i was really fatigued and my head was throbbing harder and i didnt even want to eat anything, is this ams?

Who else ended up here because of the NY doctor who said Covid 19 resembles high altitudes sickness...

@alexislc234

4 жыл бұрын

Really?! 🤔

@ranmaster27

3 жыл бұрын

I am!

I thought I had fatigue because of the heat but now days later every time i move too much I feel like Its mountain sickness.... Im not near any mountains. I have a steroid inhaler for my allergy asthma....would that help? And change my ph like eat more fruits? Plz help i cant afford a doctor

Dang. Really wish I had watched this before I went to Colorado for my first time. Now ti be clear, I usually hike/excersize on a weekly/daily basis in Virginia where I live, but the next day after my first hike while in Colorado, I got pretty much *everything* in category 2 as well as an irregular heart rate. And even now, months after my visit there this past July 2021 (it's currently September 2021), my breath still definitely feels a bit different while excersizing.

@dhockeyplayer83

2 жыл бұрын

From the time you got to colorado, how long before your first hike?

@Beregond1861

2 жыл бұрын

@@dhockeyplayer83 Probably about 5 or 6 hours.

@chrisbelli445

Жыл бұрын

Did you eventually fully recover?

@Beregond1861

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbelli445 Oh yeah for sure, the worst part only lasted about 30-40 minutes for me. I think it just kinda killed my stamina progress for a few weeks which related to my breathing.

The video cut, was that intentional?

Yes 💯

Our air is thinning out..and add to it the Red iron oxide

He bro very niec advice... im leaving to nepal in over a week. Im planning a solo trip for 1 or 2 weeks. what about preventtaive medicines? And see some mention dex and diamox, do you have experience with this? i dont think i go higher than 3 km.

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

If you're not going higher than 3k I wouldn't be taking Diamox. Very rare for people to suffer from AMS at that level. I am currently working on a video about Diamox and other altitude drugs, but for now check out my video called symptoms of altitude sickness :) happy trekking!

I currently live in the mountains of western North Carolina at 4, 118 feet above sea level, or 1,255 meters... we have a ski trip planned to Breckenridge Co. I am terrified altitude sickness will ruin our long weekend.. will my current altitude help at all?

@JTBCOOL1

3 жыл бұрын

May a little bit but not that much. The most important is being fit, drinking plenty of fluids days leading up to Breckenridge, and stay away from caffeine and alcohol.

I have asthma problem. I am planning to visit swiss alps in august. Will it be problematic for me ? Can somebody advice please

@ChaseMountains

Жыл бұрын

i doubt you'll have any issues. :) enjoy your trip. Fresh air will do ya good

Anything with the heart felt like my heart was acting weird when I reach high altitude

I definitely have loss of appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath & headache. I'm in Bogota which is 2,500 meters high lol. 36 hours here so far. I drunk 4 beers yesterday and had sex twice. I really don't think it helped.

Heading to kili soon, you reccomend taking diamox?

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

guitarrocks4561 yeah definitely. But it can really effect the body in strange ways so taking it a week or so in advance will prevent any surprises - like peeing 14 times a night the first time you take it lol.

@guitarrocks4561

5 жыл бұрын

Chase Mountains awesome I’ll be sure and pick some up then. Thanks for the quick response, subbed :)

@ChaseMountains

5 жыл бұрын

@@guitarrocks4561 sweet! cheers man!

@ireneschrijvershof1420

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely won';t advice taking diamox. We only advice people to take diamox as a preventive method, when there is no time for acclimations (medical staff working on high alltitude after a accident for example). In those cases where you just go on a climb yourself, you should give your body enough time to acclimitase and only take diamox when you experience symptoms. Taking drugs like diamox is not without risks and has it side effects as well.

I hope I don't experience this on my trip to La Paz, Bolivia in 10 days from now, I live in California and dang I feel a little concerned lol

well I was considering a 5 day trip to Mammoth Lakes/Mountain area. Lodge is at 7900ft. Trip is with a group on a tour bus. But after all my research I've decided not to go. Honestly I don't want to risk being sick for 2/3 days on such a short trip and it's rather expensive. I don't think I've ever been that high. Years ago in Lake Tahoe in a casino I did actually pass out due to the altitude. Guard took me in a shell chair to security station and they gave oxygen and orange juice, then I was fine. So maybe I'm susceptible or sensitive to altitude and I don't want to risk it. I'm 65 and walk 2 miles a day and good health...oh well..disappointed

Santa Fe Mexico $7,199 ft

Hipe and Hise huh?

Why does chafing concerned me more than ams

@mcvrs1223

4 жыл бұрын

Because you've never experienced ams

@jonathonms4906

4 жыл бұрын

@@mcvrs1223 it was a joke bro

What about if you really fit and get up there and down fast...like a guy (KJ) went from Mt Everest base camp to summit then back in single day (again next day) ??

Would staying calm help fight symptoms? Because when you are calm, your heart rate and breathing slows down. Would that possibly help?

@hrimgor

5 ай бұрын

Would not help, your heart needs to beat faster to pump oxygen where it needs to go, it is working harder because of the thinner air. If you are experiencing these symptoms your body hasn't acclimated to make up for the lack of oxygen yet and is struggling to adjust properly.

Just came back mexico city after 5 days of walking the city (7,350 ft elevation) didn't drink a lot of h2o while there, on the 5th day starting feeling category 1 and 2 symptoms Question, how long before symptoms go away once back at normal elevation?

Similar to what covid-19 patients are dealing with.

@ChaseMountains

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it seems that way, although please don't try and treat covid-19 with diamox or bleach injections people!!! 😲

@MatanuskaHIGH

4 жыл бұрын

Chase Mountains if you actually have to mention that you’re a moron and didn’t get that trump trolled all of you including that doctor. 🤦‍♂️

@imtheprize

4 жыл бұрын

@@MatanuskaHIGH Please be nice. It seems as though he was making a joke with that response.

I have been living at 8900 ft for a year now and have NEVER felt good daily..the acclimatization is a myth..

@missb9048

2 жыл бұрын

you haven't felt good in a year? So what did you do?

I live in Colorado and a hike 14ers (14,000 foot peaks) regularly. Never gotten altitude sickness, even when returning from spending prolonged periods of time at sea level. I guess it all depends on your physical condition.