Helicobacter Pylori (h Pylori ) Bacteria And Scuba Diving

[AMIR007]

Since you have been treated and the H. pylori infection has been eradicated you should be fine. If you are traveling to an area of the world with food and water warnings, follow the CDCs recommendations.

I have a tendency to get seasick during deep water crossings on liveaboard boats. It usually only lasts a day or less but it is a miserable day. I eat light on the day of departure and avoid alcohol. I take the motion sickness pills about an hour before we board. When we get on the boat and are still in the marina my husband heads up to the dive deck to get our gear set up and I head to the cabin to unpack our bags. After we are underway I stay up on deck in the fresh air and watch the horizon. I try to stay hydrated if I can tolerate water.

It has nothing to do with H. pylori, just my inner ear adjusting to the motion. As I said it is very unpleasant but it doesn't last long, and it doesn't happen on every trip. The next day I am fine for the rest of the trip.

you are right in what you said .
when i set up my gear early before the boat depart and go up to the deck i feel better . next time i will try to take motions sickness pills and see how will it goes .
i also have problem of what to eat before or during the day of the dive the food in the boat i dont like it so most of the time its kinder bueno and some cookies with starbucks coffee some times i add burger king all this before we even board the boat .
i think its lake of sleep also everytime the night before go dive i will pack late and stay on the computer until 2AM then wake up at 5AM ....
after the first dive i feel bloat and weak so much , and if i smell gasoline from the engine or some food that smell strong i will start throwing up right away

 

[AMIR007]

I personally find chocolate and coffee very tuff on my ulcer. When it is acting up it can cause nausea. I would suggest u stick to plain stuff before diving. For me tea, toast, etc.

what do you eat before and during diving , that would be helpful for me .
after 3 hours of sleep i start with burger king drive for 90 mins then another starbucks coffee with kinder bueno and some cookie i take all the boat depart .
so on the boat its just cookies and water .
any advice ?

 

[KathyV]

Burger King is greasy and Starbucks is strong and these are not good food choices IMO if you are prone to seasickness. You should look for something mild like weak tea and toast and broth. That doesn't sound like much but the less you eat then the less you will have to throw up. Take small sips of water periodically if you can keep it down.

When you are on the boat try to make sure that you are not downwind of the exhaust fumes. Tell the divemaster that you have tendency to seasickness and ask him about the safest place to settle. If the wind shifts then move to another location.

You also need to figure out how to be rested and get some sleep before you dive so you don't need to rely on Starbucks to keep you awake.

When we were younger we used to arrive exhausted at our tropical vacation destination and then head straight out for the afternoon dive or jump on the liveaboard. Inevitably one or both of us got sick with colds and ear infections and my tendency toward seasickness would become even more acute.

Now we plan longer trips, we arrive early and take a day or two to relax and acclimate before going diving. It is nice to relax and enjoy and we have better, healthier dive trips.

 

[AMIR007]

Burger King is greasy and Starbucks is strong and these are not good food choices IMO if you are prone to seasickness. You should look for something mild like weak tea and toast and broth. That doesn't sound like much but the less you eat then the less you will have to throw up. Take small sips of water periodically if you can keep it down.

When you are on the boat try to make sure that you are not downwind of the exhaust fumes. Tell the divemaster that you have tendency to seasickness and ask him about the safest place to settle. If the wind shifts then move to another location.

You also need to figure out how to be rested and get some sleep before you dive so you don't need to rely on Starbucks to keep you awake.

When we were younger we used to arrive exhausted at our tropical vacation destination and then head straight out for the afternoon dive or jump on the liveaboard. Inevitably one or both of us got sick with colds and ear infections and my tendency toward seasickness would become even more acute.

Now we plan longer trips, we arrive early and take a day or two to relax and acclimate before going diving. It is nice to relax and enjoy and we have better, healthier dive trips.

about the food you are right i will take tea and toast i find out that when i take milk and cheese for breakfast before diving it increase my chances to throw up . so i will change what i take for my breakfast .
about the boat the only safe place is in front of the boat its bumpy and close to the kitchen i don't ( they always cook chicken and when i smell it i will throw up it smell so strong .
so i think i will set up my gear and go to the upper deck to rest
i will take motion sickness pills also before boarding the boat and see how i will fell normally i don't take it because some people says it makes them sleepy or dizzy thats why i avoid it .

 

[KathyV]

...i will take motion sickness pills also before boarding the boat and see how i will fell normally i don't take it because some people says it makes them sleepy or dizzy thats why i avoid it .

Maybe you could try the motion sickness pills at home before you go diving to see how they affect you.

 

[AMIR007]

Maybe you could try the motion sickness pills at home before you go diving to see how they affect you.

thats a great idea i will do that .
thank you so much

 

[mbs]

what do you eat before and during diving , that would be helpful for me .
after 3 hours of sleep i start with burger king drive for 90 mins then another starbucks coffee with kinder bueno and some cookie i take all the boat depart .
so on the boat its just cookies and water .
any advice ?

Green tea if possible, otherwise something not too too strong. Some bread, maybe a cinnamon bun, fruit. Sometimes scrambled eggs. Keep it light and not spicy. First dive of the am I also avoid inverting or staying inverted as to avoid reflux. You basically have to figure out what works for you. BUT get some sleep!!!!

 

[AMIR007]

Green tea if possible, otherwise something not too too strong. Some bread, maybe a cinnamon bun, fruit. Sometimes scrambled eggs. Keep it light and not spicy. First dive of the am I also avoid inverting or staying inverted as to avoid reflux. You basically have to figure out what works for you. BUT get some sleep!!!!

thank you for the advices i know i have problem with sleeping and food intake before diving i will have to make some change .
i appreciate the feedback

 

[chillyinCanada]

If you want cookies, try gingersnaps or another kind of ginger cookie. They're a bit spicy so might be hard on your stomach, however, ginger is very good for seasickness.

As the others have pointed out, it's definitely in your own best interest to get more sleep the night before. Pack yourself a couple of thermos too; one with your tea and one with broth or a noodle soup.

Coffee and Burger King must be eliminated! For me, even plain tea can be hard on my tummy so pick your beverage carefully.

 

[KathyV]

If you want cookies, try gingersnaps or another kind of ginger cookie. They're a bit spicy so might be hard on your stomach, however, ginger is very good for seasickness...

I have found this Orange Ginger Mint tea does a great job of calming an upset stomach. It is not the most delicious tea I have ever tasted - although I have gotten used to it and now I enjoy it - but it really does help me.

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