Thread: concussion issues at high altitude?
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Old 07-24-2013, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by deniseg View Post
Does anyone have any experience with concussion symptoms at altitude?
Best thing is as mentioned, take it easy, very easy and if you start experiencing issues, then best to return to a lower elevation.

Couple of years ago my family drove to Tucson and up Mount Lemmon. We took the Sky Ride up to the top of the mountain, and after about 20 minutes, my brain was not feeling normal (this was 2 years post concussion). I immediately got back to the parking lot which was lower elevation.

I can tolerate higher elevations much better now - hiking around Humprey's Peak near Flagstaff is no problem.

Good luck and very sorry about your families loss.

Mike
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May 31, 2009: Concussion from syncope due to low blood volume resulting from severe dehydration. Occurred after finishing my 9th marathon. 100% of symptoms cleared by August 2009.

December 15, 2009: Major surgery due to diverticulitis. 6 weeks after surgery, dizziness, fog, cognitive difficulty, anxiety, some panic, lots of headache. These symptoms largely gone, but still cannot exercise above a very low threshold otherwise resulting in severe headache and cognitive fog. Same for overwhelming odors.

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