Hi, this past sunday I did my first dive and I am not feeling well. I did the quickie course witgh a PADI instructor at the resort we were staying at. I know- this was no smart. We dove no further than 40 feet and stay at 20 to 30 feet the majority of the time. I felt fine while diving- but when I got out onto the boat I felt whoozy. That night- I still felt a little whoozy and had a slight headache. I had a slight headache before the dive. The whooziness is now off and on-especially when I am in enclosed places. I went to my doctor and he said that it is most likely my ears and said that my balance would be affected for a few days. My ears do not hurt and I do not have joint pain. Should I be worried?
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coach_izzy
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Call DAN pronto! They can help you clarify any doubts. Their number is 1-800-446-2671, or go to www.DiversAlertNetwork.org I hope everything is alright. Best of luck
Call DAN as coach Izzy says. It is unlikely that you got a bend from such shallow dives but it depends on the profile. From what you describe, ears are the most likely culprit. Ruptured eardrums shouldn't cause any pain once they "go" and fluid buildup in the inner ear can also cause balance problems and nausea.
It never hurts to touch base with DAN when in doubt but I think your doc is right. I'm no doc myself but it doesn't sound like a lung overexpansion injury and I doubt you'd take a DCS hit from a 40 ft dive.
Mike,
I know you covered your bases by specifying the need to call DAN. As for the rest, I learned in my DMT course that there are so many variables that can affect divers that it does not pay to say: "Well, with only a 40 foot dive....."! We know what is usually true, but.....
It really is best to let the professionals do the whole interview, because they may come up with something out of the ordinary! :11:
Cheers, and a Merry Christmas to you!
Rob
I know you covered your bases by specifying the need to call DAN. As for the rest, I learned in my DMT course that there are so many variables that can affect divers that it does not pay to say: "Well, with only a 40 foot dive....."! We know what is usually true, but.....
It really is best to let the professionals do the whole interview, because they may come up with something out of the ordinary! :11:
Cheers, and a Merry Christmas to you!
Rob
lilycat
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I've e-mailed DAN before to get there input on why I was feeling "weird."
They were extremely helpful and put my mind at ease.
If you did have the bends, it is great to call them b/c you need their help. If you don't, but you feel weird, it is nice to get their input so you can sleep easier and get on track for any other kind of medical attention you need.
I highly recommend checking with them.
They were extremely helpful and put my mind at ease.
If you did have the bends, it is great to call them b/c you need their help. If you don't, but you feel weird, it is nice to get their input so you can sleep easier and get on track for any other kind of medical attention you need.
I highly recommend checking with them.
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It is always best, if one plans to offer medical advice to preface it with: "I would call DAN if I were you, but I believe it might just be......"
H2Andy
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like the others said, call DAN asap and rule out DCS first for sure
there are so many variables (such as speed of ascent, personal fitness, etc.)
that come into play, that while i think it's highly unlikely that it's DCS, you
better make sure
that's how i got started too. it's a great intro to diving, so long as you go
on and get properly certified and don't think the intro course has given you
all you need to dive safely
there are so many variables (such as speed of ascent, personal fitness, etc.)
that come into play, that while i think it's highly unlikely that it's DCS, you
better make sure
akaturbo:
that's how i got started too. it's a great intro to diving, so long as you go
on and get properly certified and don't think the intro course has given you
all you need to dive safely
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You're going to be O.K., just hang tough and know that all dives are not like this. Just follows these folks advice and talk to DAN. I'm signing with DAN this coming month. I haven't had coverage with DAN since I started diving 6 months ago, In other words, 6 months TOO D#@N LONG!!! I'm with WGD and your Doc, It sounds like when I dual ear infections, I felt NASTY. Anything would make me feel worse...:yuck:
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