In Tibet, effects of altitude :
- Paul had a dry cough the entire time in Tibet. Mary had headaches a couple of times, probably from not drinking enough water. We both had some constipation from not drinking enough water. We had tingling in finger tips occasionally (both altitude and medicine side effect). We needed to rest often when climbing stairs. And general fatigue – going to bed early.
- Urination:
o At altitude you urinate more than normal.
o And to help lessen altitude sickness symptoms, you are supposed to drink more water than normal, ... which makes you urinate more.
o And we were taking pills to help prevent altitude sickness, and one side effect … You urinated more.
o A delicate balance between drinking enough water to stay hydrated and lessen effects of altitude sickness, but not so much that you need to urinate every time you turn around.
Today was the long trip to Lhasa, 60 miles, 3 ½ hours. Lots of interesting road traffic (yaks, sheep, little tractors) and police stops.
- Paul had a dry cough the entire time in Tibet. Mary had headaches a couple of times, probably from not drinking enough water. We both had some constipation from not drinking enough water. We had tingling in finger tips occasionally (both altitude and medicine side effect). We needed to rest often when climbing stairs. And general fatigue – going to bed early.
- Urination:
o At altitude you urinate more than normal.
o And to help lessen altitude sickness symptoms, you are supposed to drink more water than normal, ... which makes you urinate more.
o And we were taking pills to help prevent altitude sickness, and one side effect … You urinated more.
o A delicate balance between drinking enough water to stay hydrated and lessen effects of altitude sickness, but not so much that you need to urinate every time you turn around.
Today was the long trip to Lhasa, 60 miles, 3 ½ hours. Lots of interesting road traffic (yaks, sheep, little tractors) and police stops.
Taking pictures from the car: windows were electric, but would have a hard time rolling back up. It was worse when it was cold in the morning. Had to hold button while pulling on the window. Sometimes the guide or driver needed to help.
We caught a brief glimpse of Potala Palace on the way in to Lhasa but we arrived pretty late so didn’t do much but walk the streets near the hotel a bit. Altitude is 12,000 feet so we really took it easy.
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