Doc wants to put me in chamber - does this really sound like DCS?

[scubadada]

We're you put on O2 I initially, that would be telling?

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

From your description, I think the index of suspicion for DCS is low. I'm very hesitant to second-guess someone who has examined you in person, but a localized sinus headache with thick yellow mucus and no other symptoms of DCS does not scream "DCS" to me. I think a neurological exam would be very reasonable.

Best regards,
DDM

 

[The Big Vig]

We're you put on O2 I initially, that would be telling?

No. I had no symptoms right after the dive other than sore throat and woke up with what feels like a sinus infection. The doc I saw today spent about 5 minutes with me and did not do an exam.

Also, my mask was fogging up so I had a lot of water swishing around my nostrils during the dive as I cleared it. Annoying but also would explain the sinus issue.

 

[lermontov]

my guess its more likely a pressure issue in the sinus - i get that too

 

[vastag]

A friend of mine who had a pretty bad case of DCS,successfully treated, just texted me: "Maybe a payment is due on their chamber." LOL.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Assuming no DCS, with a sinus infection, you may want to push your flight back anyway. Very painful way to fly.

 

[chillyinCanada]

The doc didn't prescribe an antibiotic for you?

 

[nickbutcher]

Unplanned decompression, for 9 minutes at a stopdepth of 3m to 6m. That's enough to make all the caution-bells ring loudly.

Why?

If he'd planned that stop, would it have been any different?

 

[Wathdoc]

Yeah I called DAN and Dan the doc said I should try to get the local doc to do a neuro exam. The guy I saw today was not qualified but there is a good dive medicine doc in the island. He doesn't work weekends though. I'm worried about spending $10k on a treatment I don't need. I'm not scheduled to fly out until Weds. and could push it back.

A doc not qualified to do a neuro exam? Where the hell did he qualify??

 

[morecowbells]

A chamber treatment during a sinus infection sounds dreadful. See if your dive master or owner of the dive shop can help direct you to an appropriate professional on the island.