Nausea from Regulator

[gert7to3]

One other consideration would CO2 retention. Maybe you got your breathing rate controlled down too well. You perhaps aren't exchanging sufficient CO2 with a reduced respiration rate.


Have you tried nitrox?

 

[Web Monkey]

This probably isn't the kind of help you're looking for, but you might want to see a doctor for some ideas (might want to call DAN for a referral to a doc that understands diving).


Terry

 

[fisherdvm]

I agree with Don, it is a possible ear problem. Like I had said before, viral labyrinthitis can cause nausea and vertigo. Many divers (high percentage) develop chronic ear changes even without knowing it. You might want to see a good phisician, and perhaps a good ear nose throat guy.

 

[DandyDon]

Have you tried nitrox?

Have you?

If you have taken that course, you might want to review the book, as I don't think it works that way.

I don't mean to sound rude, I am a little tired, and - I could be wrong...?

 

[ScubaRexie]

Michael, Just nausea? Taking meds? The propellant in asthma sprays can cause nausea with increasing depth. Ear probs also cause nausea. This much ear clearing suggests inflamed spaces with lower air holding capacity. Try pseudoephedrine for 3 days before you dive, and the night before you dive. This should take any swelling down. Any sinus infections? Africa is a dusty place.No green/ yellow snot (pardon) should be present. Allergens can be causing the prob? Is one side of your nose blocked? If yes I bet it is the nostril that is in contact with your pillow. In this case a new bed pillow, sleep apnoea, snoring badly? Due to infections and allergy reactions. Forget the regulator urban myth- dive shops wanting to sell more...... Get the doc to check inner ear if nausea is present and no head pain/ headache after the dive. Good luck.

 

[mrrworld]

Thanks again everyone. To answer quickly, I am not on any medication, have no known allergies, sinus infections, or any stuffed nose/snoring problems. I'm in good shape, I sleep like a baby. My 75 year old mom still does not wear glasses and, fortunately, I got that gene from her as I am not yet wearing glasses. CO2 retention is possible since I am good on breathing very slow while diving. On a 45 minute dive at 60 feet, I'll come up with half a tank of air. I've done the nitrox class just for the heck of it but other than the two nitrox dives I did as part of the class, I have never dove with nitrox so I can't blame nitrox. I will try the pseudoephedrine suggestion.

Cheers,

Michael

 

[Trixxie]

Personally would not recommend taking ANY type of decongestant before diving. Just my 2psi worth.

this has happened to me more than once within the past year. I am fine on the dive, but as soon as I surface I feel like I could barf...

This has also happened to a friend of mine who has been certified within the past 6 months so he is a new diver. His daughter did a DSD Saturday and she had an upset stomach when she was done.

I always assumed it was some type of vertigo since it doesn't always happen and doesn't last too long after being out of the water...