Herpes antiviral medication, outbreaks and altitude?

[iamentj]

Hello Community!

 

I've got a couple big climbing trips coming up in the next few months at some significant altitude, and the last thing I want is a herpes outbreak when I'm on a mountain with limited resources to do anything about it. Anyone know how antivirals might react at higher altitudes? For example, does it affect blood flow/circulation which could lend to greater susceptibility to frostbite, etc?

[WCSDancer2010]

I have no idea - I'd ask your Dr but I doubt they will know either.

 

I suspect not or I'm sure it would be on the warning label - but you may want to contact the company directly if you feel you will be getting into situations where this would be a real issue ..

 

Interested to know the answer too :)

 

[mr_hopp]

The specific medication questions would be more for your doctor to answer since we aren't doctors, but in general anything that creates more stress to your immune system can make you more susceptible to herpes outbreaks. That doesn't mean you will get one, but if you take care of yourself and don't OVERSTRESS your body, then your immune system will help you out. It's healthy to work your body out. Stressing our bodies within reason is how we become stronger. But it's when we don't take care of our bodies that our immune systems suffer.

[iamentj]

Thanks you all! I plan on asking my doctor when my appointment rolls around next week, but I also have a feeling she won't know the answer. Great suggestion to contact the company directly.

[WCSDancer2010]

Hey - while you are at it, take some of the handouts to your Dr....tell him/her how much this group has helped you. I'm going to do this myself so we can reach more people :)