Hi
I'm posting this in the Getting to Know Ya section since I'm very much a newbie at this.  Whatever headache I have (whether it is CH or hemicrania contua or some combo -- doctors can't figure it out) has been going on since January.  I'm currently at a "simmer" stage where the headaches happen every morning between 8 and 1pm, but not more than a kip 4 usually.  The rest of the day is spent with just eye pressure.  Verapamil seems to keep everything at a simmer, but no day goes by without some discomfort.  Anyway, that isn't my question, that's just the background.

My question is this....I'm scheduled to travel to the Andes in Peru next week.  I'll be in Cuzco at 11,000 feet for 2 weeks.  (I live at sea level, normally)  I'm concerned that lack of oxygen may cause some problem -- not the normal short-of-breath problem, but headache problem.  My curiosity comes because if O2 helps a headache go away, will lack of O2 cause one?

Thanks to anyone who might have a guess or some experience.

Cynthia

Hi Cynthia!

I really don't have any experience on this issue and I certainly am not one of the brilliant minds around here.  I just wanted to tell you that your trip sounds exciting and that I pray that you will have a safe trip!   I hope it is PF and memorable for all the right reasons!

Take care!

Jeannie

Thanks Jean!

I'll be visiting my very first brandy-new grandchild.  

Cynthia

Congratulations!   Details please?   Boy, Girl, Name?   Do tell!

Jeannie

A boy named Wilcca Munay

(means sacred loved one in Quetchua, one of the indigenous languages)

This my daughter's first child, she lives in Peru.  (very far from New Hampshire)  :-(

Hi Cynthia,

Congrats on the new grand-baby!

Unfortunately you won't really know until you get there.  What you can do in the mean time is prepare.  Don't go without your abortive meds.  You won't be there long enough to make adjustments with your prevents.

If you use O2 make arrangements to have it available.  Call your insurance company.  They can help you with this.  

If you use Imitrex, make sure you bring everything you have.

Above all, hug that little one and bring us back some pics!  We love babies around here  8-)

-Dennis-

Just thought I'd let everyone know that no bad things happened regarding headaches and altitude.  I was nervous, but nothing happened.  In fact, I think I would say that the headache cycle is officially over.  

On a side note, Peru is beautiful and the grandbaby is really really beautiful.

Cynthia

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That baby is beautiful!  I'm glad to hear the trip went well.  Thanks so much for the update and introducing me to your new grandkid.

-Dennis-

That's a precious grandchild you have there.