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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: casper2636 on September 06, 2015, 08:51:28 PM

Title: Can I climb the highest mountain?
Post by: casper2636 on September 06, 2015, 08:51:28 PM

My family is talking about taking a tram from sea level to 10,000 feet above, on a mountain. They (the tram) talk about possible side effects from the altitude change. One of those listed was pulmonary edema. I  was wondering if any of you travelers can tell me how concerned I should be about this? I just want to be sure I'm not poking a lion with a stick on this excursion! I have had flash pulmonary edema (before I started dialysis) and DO NOT want to revisit it again.







EDITED:Moved to general discussion threads due to member request-kitkatz,Admin

Title: Re: Can I climb the highest mountain?
Post by: Rerun on September 07, 2015, 08:11:07 PM

I have no experience with trams, but if you have had pulmonary problems in the past I would not go. 

 :twocents;

Title: Re: Can I climb the highest mountain?
Post by: Michael Murphy on September 07, 2015, 08:52:34 PM

The person this question needs to be asked is you doctor, the doctor should know your condition and be able to judge your risks.

Title: Re: Can I climb the highest mountain?
Post by: noahvale on September 07, 2015, 10:05:27 PM

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