RA and altitude
pot80
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Although altitude has no effect on RA some of those who suffer feel much better higher up. I experienced this in June whilst on an extended week-end break with 3 consecutive days of walking in the Swiss alps. Each morning I awoke feeling on top of the world with no pain in fingers or toes and feeling fit for anything. The walks of no more than 6 miles were wonderful and achieved without any aches or pains. We were not very high at about 4,000ft. The first one had a severe rating I was told afterwards. I commented at the time how really well I felt as originally I was very hesitant about going at all and I have not done 3 consecutive days walking for years. Wanting to know more on my return I read that altitude can in some cases mask the symptoms but these return upon descent and not all feel the benefits of altitude.
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That's great news, pot80! I'm so pleased you had such a wonderful break which also involved a break from RA Well done on completing all the walks.
Switzerland on prescription, eh? I like it.
I don't think I've ever been at any great altitude except in a plane.
I wonder how the Swiss get on with RA. Interesting.
I recall a climber saying very recently on TV that, the first thing that happens at high altitude is that one urinates a lot. This is the body's way of thickening the blood to cope with lack of oxygen. Can't see how that would make a difference to RA though.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
It`s an interesting point. I think my days of walking in mountains have passed now, but I`m really glad you had such a good break and were able to get some walking done.0
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