Anyone ever use Dexamethasone at this height when/if AMS symptoms appear? Its probably overkill, but I was thinking of carrying some dex as well just in case.
In 1995, my guides on Denali said Dexamethasone could keep AMS symptoms at bay until all of a sudden HACE could appear without warning. They promised that if they caught anyone taking Dex, they would send him off the mountain immediately.
If you need a little help, take Diamox in moderation (125mg twice a day or less). More is NOT better; it just causes more side effects. Add OTC NSAIDs in moderation if you must. Forget the Dex.
