I'm quite serious, that was not a trick post. (unless 'lost' is a new term for you, then you have even bigger issues)
How many of these symptoms do you have without ever going anyplace??
The three forms and symptoms of Altitude Sickness
Acute (mild) mountain sickness (AMS) is recognized by the onset of one or more of: headaches, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite/stomach aches and difficulty sleeping. You may feel worse at night when breathing rates generally decrease. The use of headache tablets and the diuretic
Diamox (increases breathing rate and helps remove fluids) frequently sooths or solves the problem. If symptoms remain severe, descend at least 200m and rest. Drop further if need be. [
Start taking Diamox a day or two before reaching 3 000m]
High- altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) is a dangerous build-up of fluid in the lung’s air pockets: this prevents the absorption of air and distribution of oxygen to the body. Symptoms usually develop after two or three days at altitude and include excessive breathlessness (even at rest) and a higher heart rate compared to fellow hikers. You may cough, show white or pink sputum, blue lips. Evacuate to a lower altitude for additional oxygen and air pressure. HAPE can prove to be fatal in hours.
High altitude cerebral oedema (HACE) is a dangerous build up of fluid in the brain recognized by irrational behaviour, confusion, an inability to walk on a straight line, severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and ultimately coma. Supply oxygen or carry the patient rapidly to a lower altitude. HACE can prove to be fatal in hours.
HAPE and
HACE can occur together. Either condition affects ~ 1% of trekkers between 4 000 – 5 000m
https://www.landmarkdiscoverytreks.com/blog/altitude-sickness-idea-symptoms-prevention-treatment/
