REFLECTOR: Flying High

[Jorge Bujanda]

I hope the interpretation is not that by additional liquid ingestion one 
will get rid of the effects of hypoxia.  Again, the headache is not the 
problem, it is a sign of something worse taking place in your body.  
Helping the symptom disappear may worsen one's ability to realize a 
problem exists. 
Jorge
 

HYTEC45 at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 5/16/2005 9:31:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, 
> nmflyer1 at aol.com writes:
>
>     Much of the cause of headaches "after" a flight is caused by
>     dehydration. "offgassing" of moisture as you breathe at higher
>     altitudes will dehydrate you faster than on the ground. In
>     addition, many folks don't drink enough (or as much as they
>     usually do) when flying....because of the extra stop that it may
>     cause.
>
> This hit's the nail on the head.  I have always not ingested enough 
> liquids when I should throughout the day.  I usually only do when 
> thirsty, and I have been told that's too late.  Adding to this 
> is making a point of not drinking to much before a flight as to 
> prevent a "critical bladder situation".
>  
> Great information!  Thanks,
>  
> TEC
>
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