4ft underwater, dived deeper, momentarily lost consciousness

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To add to that: Even if you might want to accept the risk, because you liked the feeling, or because "it might not be that risky", it's also putting your instructor and if you have them, other students at risk.

See a doctor. Definitely don't go diving. Not even in the pool
 
At about 4 ft underwater, head first I dived deeper and suddenly it was if I momentarily blacked out. Uncertain as to what happened I repeated my actions and the same loss consciousness occurred.

Blacking out in an environment where one has to hold a regulator in ones mouth to survive gives me bad vibes.

Does it really feel as if you were about to black out, or is it more a balance related thing? Dizziness? Perhaps your ears do not equalize the pressure at the same time? A slight delay in one would cause momentary dizziness. Some people I know have such a problem. It only lasts a moment. Another possibility is that the sheer excitement clouds your mind. This would only be a mental thing then. If you experience a real loss of consciousness though, then something is seriously wrong.

Whatever the true reason might be, it would be wise to consult a doctor specializing in hyperbaric medicine (=diving). That's why we love Divers Alert Network membership. Insured or not, you can get some answers: Talk directly with medical specialists on DAN's medical information line
 
I agree with those saying to see a doc who specializes in dive medicine. A generalist knows a little bit about a lot of things. A specialist has a much deeper understanding of a very specific area of medicine. I love my family doc, but I wouldn't expect her to know anything about what happened to you while diving. Good luck!
 
Condition has not occurred again. My doctor is a scuba diver. Plan to continue training for now.
 
First of all, welcome to diving! I hope any medical issues you may have are resolved and that your training go well.

Can I ask about the result of your appointment with your doctor? What did he or she say about your apparent loss of consciousness? Did you do any test or consult with a different specialist (e.g. neurologist or cardiologist)? Also, have you called Diver’s Alert Network (DAN, referenced in a post above)?

Finally, you may consider creating a thread on the dive medicine section of the forum, where you are more likely to receive input from medically trained Scubaboard members.

Once again, welcome, and good luck on your training and on your future dives!
 
Mr. Ed,

Just curious, have you ever had any issues with vertigo?

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Condition has not occurred again. My doctor is a scuba diver. Plan to continue training for now.

Is your scuba diving doctor a neurologist or a cardiologist?

Make sure your life insurance is paid up.
 
Is your scuba diving doctor a neurologist or a cardiologist?

Make sure your life insurance is paid up.
Maybe he has no wife or children. In that case life insurance would be superfluous.
 
Is it possible this was vertigo? New diver, maybe an equalization imbalance between ears?
I have had people describe vertigo as a feeling of “almost fainting”.

OP states “loss consciousness”, so it is very concerning. But I wonder if it was a feeling “like”, versus “actual” due to vertigo.
 
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