Exceeded NDL by a bit, but computer cleared me. What should I do?

[Cthippo]

I get that sometimes, but I put it down to water trapped in my ears by a thick hood.

 

[kaylee_ann]

Was it cold water you were diving in? I dive a local spring, where the water temp is a constant 72 degrees and on a couple of occasions I have come up feeling somewhat dizzy. I noticed it more if I wear a hood in the water. Like your dives the average depth is 18-20 feet, with a dive time of about an hour. I've never had it happen anywhere else, other then the spring.

it was 74, but I was in a 7mm wetsuit and hooded vest. it was beautiful- not too hot or too cold. helped that there weren't thermoclines (salt water).

 

[kaylee_ann]

I've felt dizzy occasionally when ascending. It lasts only for a few seconds and doesn't happen on all dives. The Chairman is probably right in that it is an imbalance in pressure between the two ears. I've had a reverse squeeze in the past and fortunately it didn't result in a punctured or perforated ear drum. If your dizziness is not due to low blood sugar I would advise ascending slower to see if that helps. If the problem continues see an ENT doctor, preferably one who understands diving.

yeah, during one open water dive I got massive vertigo when turning my head- wasn't ascending or anything. but it cleared within a minute so it was probably just water in the ears. again, dizziness didn't occur when ascending, but the ascent was quite fast for my taste which I'm sure didn't help.

 

[The Chairman]

Did you strap a spare bank bottle to your back? 3 hours... I'm lucky to get 1.5 with my 100 barely moving in 20 ft

HP130.

 

[Boarderguy]

HP130.

I need to get my hp 120 hydro'd so I can give that a go. Hypnotic diving ftw

 

[boat sju]

@kaylee_ann , stress can take a toll on new divers without you even realizing it Like mentioned, lack of sleep, dehydration, hypothermia, vertigo all play into it. How did it go with the doc if you don't mind me asking.

Oh, one other thing, be careful how tight your wetsuit hood is on your carotid.

 

[kaylee_ann]

@kaylee_ann , stress can take a toll on new divers without you even realizing it Like mentioned, lack of sleep, dehydration, hypothermia, vertigo all play into it. How did it go with the doc if you don't mind me asking.

Oh, one other thing, be careful how tight your wetsuit hood is on your carotid.

Well, I was told that if I wasn’t as passionate about diving as I am, they would advise me to not dive again. My balance might be permanently damaged. And the sensation in my hands are off. I’m waiting on the results of my chest x-ray (they’re looking for lung problems).
I was told to really think long and hard about whether diving is that important that I’m willing to risk my life or be permanently disabled.
Not sure how to take that, still kind of in shock.

 

[boat sju]

@kaylee_ann , Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that. I can see how that would be quite a shock. Hopefully, your docs can get things sorted out for you.

 

[kaylee_ann]

@kaylee_ann , Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that. I can see how that would be quite a shock. Hopefully, your docs can get things sorted out for you.

Thank you. It’ll be alright in time, I’m sure.

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

NDL compromised: allow for a five minute safety stop or longer (gas dependent). Cease diving for the day or take a three hour surface interval. Alternatively, switch to Nitrox.