Headache after diving?

[Cave Diver]

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A ScubaBoard Staff Message...

This thread has been copied from the Market Place forum with permission of the poster below. He's been advised to look for some other opinions from our more experienced members, instructors and medical professionals before giving up completely.

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[freeflydenny]

I bought the fins, mask, booties, snorkel, wetsuit, new less then a year ago and only did 3 boat trips on them. The BC, dive computer and regs I bought off a friend that didnt do very many dives on them at all. Everything was WELL taken care of, ALWAYS rinsed off with fresh water after every use and stored in the house. ALL gear looks and works like new. I bought all of the gear before I had my padi and now that I have had a few dives, scuba diving is not for me.

 

[RonzoTheGreat]

WELCOME TO SCUBA BOARD!

is there anything you want to discuss that we may be able to assist you with continuing diving? (or is it moot at this point)

i am not a fan of sherwood and so am not familiar with values of their gear but hopefully another member here can chime in and assist you.

you are getting some good advice in splitting up your items. unfortunately no one "getting into scuba" comes here looking for their kit, its more or less what happened to you where they purchased locally and are trying to get some $ back through this site ...

also, i would seriously consider hanging on to the booties, fins, mask, and snorkel as they can still make a terrific snorkeling kit for future vacations.

best wishes

 

[freeflydenny]

WELCOME TO SCUBA BOARD!

is there anything you want to discuss that we may be able to assist you with continuing diving? (or is it moot at this point)

i am not a fan of sherwood and so am not familiar with values of their gear but hopefully another member here can chime in and assist you.

you are getting some good advice in splitting up your items. unfortunately no one "getting into scuba" comes here looking for their kit, its more or less what happened to you where they purchased locally and are trying to get some $ back through this site ...

also, i would seriously consider hanging on to the booties, fins, mask, and snorkel as they can still make a terrific snorkeling kit for future vacations.

best wishes

RonzoTheGreat,
the few times I went out I had the worst sinus headache of my LIFE after the first dive. I wasted 2 out of the 3 trips laying on the boat in pain because of it.
Thanks a lot for the Great advice, I didn't even think of that. I think I will keep the fins, mask, snorkel and booties. That way I can still rent if I ever want to go again. I will have to edit the add and if you have any advice on how much is fair for all the other gear let me know. Thanks

 

[RonzoTheGreat]

are you certain that you experienced sinus head aches and not co2 headaches? i have gone through a similar ordeal and found when i focused on my breathing and used higher mixes (nitrox mixes closer to 30% for example, it was far and few between ... just a thought ... perhaps you can salvage diving if its a breathing issue?

 

[freeflydenny]

I don't know really what it was but is was definitely the worst pain of my life, and i have broken a few bones before. I also had like a tunnel vision for about 3 hours. I have never experienced anything like it. All the other guys I went with were fine. Every time Ive been out I have gotten a bad headache but this last time was enough to make me quit for a while.

 

[RonzoTheGreat]

good idea... maybe chat with DAN and your doctors as well. for now, best wishes

 

[Cave Diver]

are you certain that you experienced sinus head aches and not co2 headaches? i have gone through a similar ordeal and found when i focused on my breathing and used higher mixes (nitrox mixes closer to 30% for example, it was far and few between ... just a thought ... perhaps you can salvage diving if its a breathing issue?

I don't know really what it was but is was definitely the worst pain of my life, and i have broken a few bones before. I also had like a tunnel vision for about 3 hours. I have never experienced anything like it. All the other guys I went with were fine. Every time Ive been out I have gotten a bad headache but this last time was enough to make me quit for a while.

Ronzo brings up a good point. CO2 headaches can be quite miserable. Do you have any other indications that it may have been sinus related? Runny nose, crackling/popping in your ears from fluid, etc? How long did it take for the symptoms to go away? Did you try any medicine for it and was it effective? Did the headaches start before you surfaced, immediately on surfacing, or shortly after?

The more information you can give, the more helpful we can be in giving good responses. If it's truly sinus, your options may be limited, but if it's CO2, that can be managed pretty easily with a little experience.

 

[SoccerJeni]

Ronzo brings up a good point. CO2 headaches can be quite miserable. Do you have any other indications that it may have been sinus related? Runny nose, crackling/popping in your ears from fluid, etc? How long did it take for the symptoms to go away? Did you try any medicine for it and was it effective? Did the headaches start before you surfaced, immediately on surfacing, or shortly after?

The more information you can give, the more helpful we can be in giving good responses. If it's truly sinus, your options may be limited, but if it's CO2, that can be managed pretty easily with a little experience.

Hum...I'm interested to hear a little bit more about how to resolve CO2 headaches, I usually have a very very slight headache and have a good amount of fatigue after diving. I was willing to deal with it to keep diving, but if I can elminate it that would be awesome!

 

[tc]

DAN has a couple of articles on headaches and diving here-

DAN Divers Alert Network