What to do if a mild symptom doesn’t go way?
• If you find mild symptoms developing while walking, stop and relax (with your head out of sun) and drink some fluids. Drink frequently. • If mild symptoms developing while walking, stop have rest, drink some fluids and take 125-250mg Diamox. Diamox generally takes one to four hours to begin alleviating symptoms. Drink more water and consider staying close by. • If symptoms develop in the evening, take 125-250mg Diamox and drink plenty of fluids again. • If symptoms partially go away but are still annoying it is safe to take another 250mg Diamox 6-8 hours later. • If mild symptoms continue getting worse try descending for a few hours which may be more beneficial than staying at the same altitude. Going higher will definitely make it worse. You’re here to enjoy trekking not to feel sick. 3. Serious AMS Symptoms – IMMEDIATE DESCENT • Persistent, severe headache. • Persistent vomiting. • Ataxia (loss of co-ordination, an inability to walk in a straight line, making the sufferer look drun
