Altitude Rx for flatlanders

[Sapper]

Does anyone have any experience with Altitude Rx? It's suppose to stop the effects of altitude sickness and increase blood flow, oxygen levels and increase energy. All natural. I'm a flatlander and I'm in pretty good shape. Last year when I was out in CO for Elk I couldn't believe how wiped out I was. I probably wasn't in the shape I should've been in it seemed and I expected as much but I was a bit shocked at how much the altitude effected me. Especially my energy level. I didn't hunt near as hard as I planned or usually do and that was a disappointment. I just wondered if this stuff worked as well or as half as good as it claims.

 

[hflier]

The main ingredient is Ginko Biloba which is a supplement you can buy at Walmart for about $8.00. Seems to help some. I am working with my doc this year to see if Diamox works any better.

 

[idig4au]

Diamox is good for the first couple days at altitude, but it makes you want to go pee every 5 minutes

Best medicine for altitude that I have found is lots of fluid intake and a few ibuprofen in your system as you start gaining elevation.

 

[gelton]

Altitude sickness usually kicks my ass with a screaming headache but it usually only lasts for the first 24 hours or so. Effects my appetite during the whole trip though, can't seem to get hungry.

I read somewhere once that Rolaids has an ingredient that helps (for some reason tums is different). I thought it might be an old wives tale but I took Rolaids on the way out last year and didn't notice the altitude much if at all except for the appetite part.

 

[Backyard]

I usually start my hydration program 2-3 days prior to leaving, and drinking all the way on the drive out. 8-10 bottles of water per day, (more if you're a bigger guy) maybe an aspirin or two when I get to altitude, works great for me. I'm one of those candy-assed flatlanders from Minnesota don't chya' know (51 yrs old)and have never had a problem. First day or two a little short on breath feeling, but that's normal for anyone coming from below a few thousand feet.

Good Luck!

 

[Backyard]

Forgot to add that I base camp at 10,000, and hunt between 9,000 & 10,500.

Save your money...

 

[Sapper]

Thanks for all the input!

 

[LaHunter]

Ibuprofen: 2 when I wake up and 2 when I go to bed. Drink lots of fluid during the day. That helped me last year. Also tried the Altitude Advantage from Wilderness Athlete. I think it helped because I felt better last year than in years past when I did nothing to prepare for altitude.

Good Luck

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I hiked and camped for a week at just under 11,000' with minimal issues, I was taking Wilderness Athlete Altitude Advantage. Start taking it a week before your trip.