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Next month I'll be flying into to Leh, Ladakh, which is 3524 meters above sea-level. While I've never experienced altitude sickness before, this time it is a concern just because I am flying rather than driving into a high altitude location and will be remaining there for awhile.

In TB are there are precautions one can take? Also, is there any way of dealing with mild high altitude sickness symptoms?
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Huseng wrote:Next month I'll be flying into to Leh, Ladakh, which is 3524 meters above sea-level. While I've never experienced altitude sickness before, this time it is a concern just because I am flying rather than driving into a high altitude location and will be remaining there for awhile.

In TB are there are precautions one can take? Also, is there any way of dealing with mild high altitude sickness symptoms?
A common medicine people take if they are having problems with altitude is "Dali Chudrug". It is very effective, if a bit diuretic.

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Namdrol wrote:
Huseng wrote:Next month I'll be flying into to Leh, Ladakh, which is 3524 meters above sea-level. While I've never experienced altitude sickness before, this time it is a concern just because I am flying rather than driving into a high altitude location and will be remaining there for awhile.

In TB are there are precautions one can take? Also, is there any way of dealing with mild high altitude sickness symptoms?
A common medicine people take if they are having problems with altitude is "Dali Chudrug". It is very effective, if a bit diuretic.

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I imagine I could purchase this in Ladakh pretty easily?
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Huseng wrote:
Namdrol wrote:
Huseng wrote:Next month I'll be flying into to Leh, Ladakh, which is 3524 meters above sea-level. While I've never experienced altitude sickness before, this time it is a concern just because I am flying rather than driving into a high altitude location and will be remaining there for awhile.

In TB are there are precautions one can take? Also, is there any way of dealing with mild high altitude sickness symptoms?
A common medicine people take if they are having problems with altitude is "Dali Chudrug". It is very effective, if a bit diuretic.

N
I imagine I could purchase this in Ladakh pretty easily?
Very easily. You probably won't have much trouble if you relax for a few days. I never had any trouble in Lhasa, etc.
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Namdrol wrote: Very easily. You probably won't have much trouble if you relax for a few days. I never had any trouble in Lhasa, etc.
Oh good. Yeah, I've heard the same. It is just a matter of taking it easy the first few days and not doing anything physically strenuous.

If I have any health problems I'll be able to consult with Tibetan docs up there. I'll be there for about five months.
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Huseng wrote:
Namdrol wrote: Very easily. You probably won't have much trouble if you relax for a few days. I never had any trouble in Lhasa, etc.
Oh good. Yeah, I've heard the same. It is just a matter of taking it easy the first few days and not doing anything physically strenuous.

If I have any health problems I'll be able to consult with Tibetan docs up there. I'll be there for about five months.
Like Chaz said, being well hydrated is important. Don't drink much alchohol, it goes to your head faster at altitude. Don't try to push yourself. That being said, I have climbed up 14,500 foot mountains with a 101 temperature without any ill effect.
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Huseng: I'll be there for about five months.
Hope your video travel diary will be shared here.
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Will wrote:
Huseng: I'll be there for about five months.
Hope your video travel diary will be shared here.
I'll be in meditation retreat, so might not have so much to share. :smile:
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