Vertigo

[skeezuba]

On my first OW dive, I had a dizzy spell. I was trying to equalize but couldn't. Then I started getting really dizzy and it looked as though everything turned sideways. This really scared me and I just held on to the cable and closed my eyes, trying to regain my sense of balance. I talked to my buddie about it, and he said it is from not being able to equalize.

Can someone please share their experiences and knowledge and let me know how to prevent this horrifying phenomenon?

Thanks,

fresh, green, still-wet-behind-the-ears,

Skeezuba

 

[BillP]

Howdy skeezuba:

A search on the board for "alternobaric" vertigo should get you started.

http://www.scubaboard.com/search.ph...d=439787&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

HTH,

Bill

 

[skeezuba]

I read some of the discussion and found it very helpful. thanks!