Cerebral vasogenic oedema: Can I go to places at high altitudes?

@xanvankay, there are a couple of discussions in the group about flying with a brain tumor or after brain tumor surgery. You may wish to read the guidance and experience of other brain tumor patients in these related discussions with members like @pejiota4jack @teresaallen
- Time for surgery: Questions about travelling home after brain surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/time-for-surgery/
- Is it safe to fly with a brain tumor? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-it-safe-to-fly-with-a-brain-tumor/

But your question is specifically about travelling to and spending time in a place that is at much higher altitudes than you are accustomed to. Am I right?

This was a question I had last year before I had my surgery. I have successfully made it home and appreciate you checking up on this question.

Yes

Sounds like that is a good question specific to your concerns about having had a brain tumor to ask your doctor just to be sure. I'd like to hear what you learn.

Not related specifically to a brain tumor, some people may have a difficult time acclimating to high altitude living. There are many articles online. Here's one blog post
- How to Adjust to Altitude Changes (and Not Get Sick) https://www.inaraft.com/blog/how-to-adjust-to-altitude-changes-and-not-get-sick/

Thank you, but didn’t mean flying as planes are pressurised. I’ve done many flights since my brain surgery

@xanvankay
As Colleen says that's a question to ask your doctor.
I have Epilepsy and altitude is sometimes a seizure trigger in some people. Some airlines won't allow seizure patients aboard if they know about a seizure disorder without a letter from a physician.
I wouldn't chance going at all were it me and certainly not staying multiple days at that altitude let along flying. I certainly wouldn't go without consulting a doctor. The brain is very sensitive to change.
I hope if you get medical advice I hope you'll let us know what s/he says.
Good luck,
Jake

Thank you for your reply ..I did ask my Dr and she said she was sure it would be ok.. sorry, but can’t trust that answer would be correct. Asked for s referral to see a neurologist , can’t get in till October! Oh well, seems this trip is out of the question this time around

@xanvankay
Wise decision to seek out the advice of a neurologist. Have you sought out the opinion of your neurosurgeon ?

Are you talking about going to Cusco Peru, the once capital of the Inca Empire? If so, I thought it was over 3,000 pMeters.
Jake

Yes that is where I wanted to go . My neurosurgeon has long retired .. have canned the idea . Thanks for your reply