Klaud
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I have less than 10 dives. I am basic certified. I have a problem. I just passed my dry suit but I got dizzy, light headed and vomited after each dive (both times at the surface). All less than 40', one in a 15' pool. I do have significant problems equalizing my ears (old sinus problems and previous throat surgery for sleep apnea.) I am always the slowest descent in the class due to the ears. I have 3 possible explanations. High blood pressure (actually very mild. I almost don't need meds) 2nd Too tight seal at neck with dry suit or hood (I did not have problems during my basic in the Bahamas when I didn't wear even a wet suit but maybe I was just lucky) 3rd Could I be getting an effect from too aggressively trying to clear my ears by nose pinching (swallowing does not work consistently for me). I literally have to clear my ears every two or three breaths during a descent and maybe I am "blowing" too hard. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm not sure that it's safe to continue diving. The light headedness has persisted for about 30 hours. Only vomited a single time.
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