Chest pain after almost every dive

[8675309fan]

Well, to me, not a medical professional, then it sounds like muscle strains like your original doc said. Cardiac pain is weird in that moving or changing position doesn't really change it. If you move and can make the pain worse or better it's usually muscle pain.

Good luck with figuring this out. Enjoy your dives. You'll get more relaxed as things progress and things will probably get better. If you have any doubts however, get in touch with DAN and a Diving Doc they'll get you straight.

-Thank you so much for your input and well wishes. I really do hope this is just because diving is a new experience for my body.

 

[ofg-1]

Get with DAN and your MD and get checked out. With that being said, you need to chill out, diving should not be an anxiety inducing activity. Most of us find it the opposite, relaxing. Check your rig, make sure its not hanging off you or so tight its like the Samoan death grip. Many years ago, I tried to teach my father to dive. He was a freediver and told me he hated the tank, it felt like some one had him in a full nelson. He never did get used to it.

 

[8675309fan]

Get with DAN and your MD and get checked out. With that being said, you need to chill out, diving should not be an anxiety inducing activity. Most of us find it the opposite, relaxing. Check your rig, make sure its not hanging off you or so tight its like the Samoan death grip. Many years ago, I tried to teach my father to dive. He was a freediver and told me he hated the tank, it felt like some one had him in a full nelson. He never did get used to it.

-When I'm underwater I actually am relaxed, which is why I don't want to quit diving. I also rented my gear and did not have any problems with it.

 

[lowlysubaruguy]

If no direct medical link is found ?

I’m also thinking it’s a muscular thing. When my kids were small I got pains similar to what you described after carrying them around on weekends. I worked a lot then sixty to seventy hour weeks and a sixty mile commute so I rarely carried them daily. my wife used to laugh when I’d actually strain something from it and me the big he man woman hater wasnt strong enough to carry a kid around for a grocery store trip when she did it all week long. I’m picturing one or two of them trying to crawl out of my arms right now there like giant greased worms weird loads on body parts for sure

things that happen pre during and post dive. Your hauling weird bulky heavy items all over the place then strapping forty plus pounds on your back after cramming your body in a rubber shrink wrapper and compressing and decompressing it. Lots of weird motions and weights involved getting gear from point a to b and back.

perhaps some exercises would help. Particularly neck shoulders chest upper body stuff.

Old farts like me need to take vitamin supplements especially calcium magnesium vit d is recommended for most people as well. I will advise that magnesium and calcium are not recommended for people who get kidney or gallstones so it’s not for all.

 

[DogDiver]

Well, if you don’t see a cardiologist soon Darwin will take care of it for you. Please, don’t put your dive buddies at risk trying to save your a$$

 

[Bob DBF]

Well, if you don’t see a cardiologist soon Darwin will take care of it for you. Please, don’t put your dive buddies at risk trying to save your a$$

Although good advice, he had already addressed that in post #1, when he related his Dr visit immediately after his symptoms.

 

[8675309fan]

If no direct medical link is found ?

I’m also thinking it’s a muscular thing. When my kids were small I got pains similar to what you described after carrying them around on weekends. I worked a lot then sixty to seventy hour weeks and a sixty mile commute so I rarely carried them daily. my wife used to laugh when I’d actually strain something from it and me the big he man woman hater wasnt strong enough to carry a kid around for a grocery store trip when she did it all week long. I’m picturing one or two of them trying to crawl out of my arms right now there like giant greased worms weird loads on body parts for sure

things that happen pre during and post dive. Your hauling weird bulky heavy items all over the place then strapping forty plus pounds on your back after cramming your body in a rubber shrink wrapper and compressing and decompressing it. Lots of weird motions and weights involved getting gear from point a to b and back.

perhaps some exercises would help. Particularly neck shoulders chest upper body stuff.

Old farts like me need to take vitamin supplements especially calcium magnesium vit d is recommended for most people as well. I will advise that magnesium and calcium are not recommended for people who get kidney or gallstones so it’s not for all.

- Thanks for your suggestions on where to focus on with working out

 

[Tonyscuba1]

I would get a consult for a specialist if you continue to have chest pain or even before... An x-ray is a good starting point. From what you are describing and the fact you have asthma this could be mediastinal emphysema- Iwould look over the following article. Perhaps discuss it with your GP or Primary care doctor and get a referral to a pulmonologist to get a second opinion.

Chest Pain After Scuba Diving? Ask the Dive Doctor About Symptoms and Concerns

But given you have asthma and are diving, I think it would be wise to seek out an expert in that area. To have them clear you for diving and or order tests if it occurs again.

 

[Tonyscuba1]

I would also add, that chest pain isn't something to be taken lightly and should be followed up upon. It can be a sign of something serious and in some cases can be fatal.

An online forum can be a good place to get a general sense if something is normal and or what might be the cause. But it doesn't replace your doctor's advice or the advice of a medical professional whom is treating you.

I would also consult DAN regardless of whether you are a member or not. They will give free advice. And then consult with your pulmonologist if you have one for your asthma and or ask for a referral to see a pulmonologist and see what their opinions are about your diving?

 

[8675309fan]

I would also add, that chest pain isn't something to be taken lightly and should be followed up upon. It can be a sign of something serious and in some cases can be fatal.

An online forum can be a good place to get a general sense if something is normal and or what might be the cause. But it doesn't replace your doctor's advice or the advice of a medical professional whom is treating you.

I would also consult DAN regardless of whether you are a member or not. They will give free advice. And then consult with your pulmonologist if you have one for your asthma and or ask for a referral to see a pulmonologist and see what their opinions are about your diving?

- Thanks for the comments and I will try and find a pulmonologist that DAN recommends near me and see what my options are, and I know not to use the internet as a doctor.