dcs?????

[jimmyboy]

My gf and I went diving on Sunday, did two dives well within the no deco limits, yesterday she said she was feeling lightheaded. Could this have anything to do with diving???

 

[Wendy]

You need to give some more info.

But I suggest that you contact DAN and ask them.

 

[jimmyboy]

more details, first dive 60 ft 35 min, water temp 47 degrees, no probs, 2 hours later 40ft 33 mins, same temp, normal ascents, did 15 ft 5 min safety stops for both, nothing out of the ordinary. I feel fine she says she started feeling lightheaded and a bit dizzy Monday night.

 

[ArcticDiver]

My gf and I went diving on Sunday, did two dives well within the no deco limits, yesterday she said she was feeling lightheaded. Could this have anything to do with diving???

While it is good to call DAN for some specific information on diving, calling them is not the first thing to do.

If you, or your "gf", have health question go to the place where you can get a proper workup and assessment. Followed by the proper supportive care and treatment. That is the local Emergency Room/Department. Waiting to ask questions on the internet, or to call a telephone hotline(DAN) only delays treatment and can be disasterous. Especially since many times the illness has nothing to do with diving.

One comment: The folks on this Board, while in many cases are very knowledgeable, can not see your "gf". They do not know the "gf's" history, etc. Nor, can they do anything directly to help whatever medical condition exists.

 

[DocVikingo]

The profiles reported coupled with onset of lightheadedness over 24 hours following the last dive do not suggest the involvement of DCI.

This does not mean the symptom isn't dive related, but any relationship cannot be determined based on the information at hand.

When a sensation of significant lightheadedness and dizziness does not pass shortly it is prudent to consult with a physician.

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[BigJetDriver]

While it is good to call DAN for some specific information on diving, calling them is not the first thing to do.

If you, or your "gf", have health question go to the place where you can get a proper workup and assessment. Followed by the proper supportive care and treatment. That is the local Emergency Room/Department. Waiting to ask questions on the internet, or to call a telephone hotline(DAN) only delays treatment and can be disasterous. Especially since many times the illness has nothing to do with diving.

One comment: The folks on this Board, while in many cases are very knowledgeable, can not see your "gf". They do not know the "gf's" history, etc. Nor, can they do anything directly to help whatever medical condition exists.

A warning here to all---your local GP or your Emergency Room Doc's generally know squat all about diving maladies and DCS. This is unfortunate, but too true.

See the Doc, BUT CALL DAN AS WELL if you suspect the condition is dive related.

:doctor: BJD DMT

 

[jimmyboy]

all symptoms have passed

 

[pma]

Before stating my opinion I would like to say that I am not qualified in any capacity, and am only stating personal experience.

I too have experienced dizzyness and lightheadedness after diving, and I believe that it is related to changes in pressure in the inner ear. The effects of equalising has this effect on me. It also happens if I am flying, or staying in skyscraper hotels where my ears pop. After a few days of ups and downs I feel permanently dizzy.

Just a possible explanation.

Peter

 

[ArcticDiver]

A warning here to all---your local GP or your Emergency Room Doc's generally know squat all about diving maladies and DCS. This is unfortunate, but too true.

See the Doc, BUT CALL DAN AS WELL if you suspect the condition is dive related.

:doctor: BJD DMT

All the Emergency or Critical Care Providers I know will very quickly ask for specialist help for anything they don't know about first hand. In fact the essence of emergency medicine is to support the patient and send them on to where the patient can get definitive care.

That said, it never hurts to remind the Staff that DAN is there to provide information.

Just make the call from the ER instead of your hotel room and have the Med Staff do it with you so they are in the loop. Then if it isn't DCS you are set to go that route, most likely case. If it is you are in a place that can give you the best care until you can get to the chamber.

Of course, like all internet advice, this may be worth exactly what is costs so use your own head since it is your own, and only, body.

 

[scubadobadoo]

I get that too pma.