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RoseR
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

ise wrote:
RoseR wrote:
I am quite tempted to try if only for a month or so before I go, but I am awful at taking medicines etc. I know too many side effects so usually stay clear. But Ginko's ok, it only interacts with some medicines.


you're in the trade ? ) I agree, I've only been involved in Rescue and Emergency Care, in fact I re-validate next week, but I'm amazed at the stuff people take for no good reason and the potential side effects of some over the counter stuff. Ibuprofen and immodium are two pet hates of mine, perfectly reasonable things but hugely misused.

Yes I am a Pharmacist. Your right the misuse of over the counter meds, is incredible. The codeine addicts are the worse, they invariably end up on a methadone program. The biggest misuse of late is pseudoephedrine, the decongestant used in cough remedys. The laws have changed now and you can only buy small amounts and by next year it will only be available on prescription. Some people dont realise that in sports this is a banned drug. If you test positive for this your out.
I'm a laydee

Tony_H
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

Rose, have you been tested for Diabetes? Might be worth ruling out if nothing else.

Caron-a
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

could the altitude sickness also be down to how fast you travel? my 7 year old skied all of the espace killy for days with no problems but the day we took him up on the (extremely fast) funicular he was as white as a ghost and we had to bring him back down after plying him with lots of water.

then to the original question (sorry, I'm a little behind) - I was as fit as a fiddle before my accident, ashtanga yoga at least 3 times a week, very strong. the best advice I've been given by my consultant (that I've dished out many times since) is never do that "just one more run". tiredness will undo any good you may have done the year leading up to your holiday :?

by the way, who else is gripped by the olympics???



Skidaddle
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

I am finding the Olympics fantastic viewing at the moment and I have a huge sense of pride watching our rowers, cyclists and sailors winning so many medals - long may it continue.

Tony_H
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

I am really looking forward to the winter olympics in a couple of years, but have been impressed with the British haul this summer.
The coxless 4's had me on my feet, and I was surprised at how good Rebecca Adlington was in the swimming. The cyclists seem to be untouchable.
Its a shame that the track and field events are always so disappointing for us.

Ise
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

caron-a wrote:could the altitude sickness also be down to how fast you travel? my 7 year old skied all of the espace killy for days with no problems but the day we took him up on the (extremely fast) funicular he was as white as a ghost and we had to bring him back down after plying him with lots of water.


That's right, we mostly have the ability to adapt to moderate alterations in altitude but a sudden alteration like that can be upsetting. Funiculars are particularly bad compared to chair lifts as the pressure in the tunnels is a bit odd. A 7 year old would be susceptible in this way.

Your action in bringing him down and hydrating was pretty much text book and erred on the side of caution. I would probably have hydrated and waited for 30 minutes or so but I'd need to be there to see the exact symptoms or know exactly where he'd be on the Lake Louise scale, but if in doubt then descend.

To be honest I get about the same if we're climbing on/near the Matterhorn or Jungfrau, the ascents are too quick and I feel nauseous at least 3 times out of 5 for a few minutes.

Caron-a
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

ise wrote:
caron-a wrote:could the altitude sickness also be down to how fast you travel? my 7 year old skied all of the espace killy for days with no problems but the day we took him up on the (extremely fast) funicular he was as white as a ghost and we had to bring him back down after plying him with lots of water.


That's right, we mostly have the ability to adapt to moderate alterations in altitude but a sudden alteration like that can be upsetting. Funiculars are particularly bad compared to chair lifts as the pressure in the tunnels is a bit odd. A 7 year old would be susceptible in this way.

Your action in bringing him down and hydrating was pretty much text book and erred on the side of caution. I would probably have hydrated and waited for 30 minutes or so but I'd need to be there to see the exact symptoms or know exactly where he'd be on the Lake Louise scale, but if in doubt then descend.

To be honest I get about the same if we're climbing on/near the Matterhorn or Jungfrau, the ascents are too quick and I feel nauseous at least 3 times out of 5 for a few minutes.


that's what we did, call it mother's intuition. we stayed up there about 45 minutes and came down two bottles of water later.

it was pretty hairy coming down in the funicular though. if you haven't tried it (which I reckon most people haven't because they'd ski it) it's worth the experience!

Ise
reply to 'Prep for Ski Holidays' posted Aug-2008

caron-a wrote:

it was pretty hairy coming down in the funicular though. if you haven't tried it (which I reckon most people haven't because they'd ski it) it's worth the experience!


We used to download that way during summer training when it isn't possible to ski out (even on someone else's skis). I was there on the day the drive cable snapped on the cable car, later when they'd got everyone out the funi' broke down carrying them back leaving them in the tunnel for 45 minutes, a bad day for some people )

Topic last updated on 22-August-2008 at 14:04