lingering dizziness

[TomvdH]

Tim,

I am all for sharing experiences. Thats what this board is all about. I agree with the wording of the Admin as you quoted, "...Contributions to the Diving Medicine forum are not limited to physicians, doctors or other health professionals. All members with knowledge of a topic are invited to reply..."

I am suggesting that maybe we could tone down our wording. Your wrote, "Jayjaybee you are suffering from an ear infection." I personally find this choice of wording a bit strong and formed as 'statement of fact', rather than presenting an opinion or experience.

In my response I said, ". . . maybe we might share experiences . . .", acknowledging , I thought, that we all have a lot to contribute, but I strongly beleive that we should do so carefully, especially when it involves medical issues.

I apologies if my intent was not worded clearly.

 

[tfunk]

Like the others have said, go see a doctor. If the dizziness is kinda like a headrush (or slight one) that doesn't go away then you've probably got DCI. And not deeper than 35 meters? That is pretty deep for diving without a computer, and should definitely not be attempted without a depth gauge as how are you gonna control your long ascent? Just some things to think about for next time. Good luck with sorting everything out, and hopefully you get taken care of. Things like that can take a toll on your psychology in the long run. I had a funky feeling in my hand once a few weeks ago, and it has only recently been feeling normal.

Tyler

 

[rmediver2002]

Hi all. I am a relatively new diver (29 dives) with advanced certification. I recently returned from a dive trip where I did 7 dives over 3 1/2 days. I didn't have a dive computer so I had to rely on my buddy or instructor for my dives. I did do some deeper dives (max of 35 meters). I flew 20 hours after my last dive. About 40 hours after my last dive (Tuesday morning) I started experiencing a lingering dizziness, which intensifies when I look at a computer screen or read something. Since then it hasn't gone away, although it does lessen. I do not have any other symptoms (no ear pain, etc.) I have never experienced this before. The dizziness is not so severe that I feel like I'm going to pass out, but it does cause a mild nausea, again, not enough to make me want to throw up. Mostly it just makes me feel a little off-kilter all the time. I went to see my company doctor, and he told me that he doesn't think that it's diving related, but he didn't know what was wrong. I plan on going to a doctor, but as I just started a new job I have yet to get my health insurance in order. Can any of you help me with this? Thanks!

Persistent vertigo is vertigo (spinning sensation) that lasts for longer than a few minutes.

Some potential causes:

Inner ear DCS

AGE - (arterial gas embolism effecting the either vision or inner ear function)

Inner ear damage (round or oval window rupture or tear causing a leak of fluid from the inner ear)



In some cases the body will adapt / compensate for the injury but in others the condition can remain, I would certainly consult with a specialist on this one...

At a minimum call DAN...