Dizzy after decompression dive
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Michael Guerrero
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Sounds like some of it might have been mental, plus dehydration, and lack of electrolytes. These matter for good systematic function.
I've felt like that working hard on currents, CO2 hits are no joke. Many years ago I started lifting heavy again and my neck size grew and I didn't realize my integrated hood started to strangle me. I had a string of terrible dive feeling exactly how you describe.
scubbygirl
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You guess you tried to call DAN? Please go to "contact us section" on the DAN website.
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SentinelAce
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I ended up having an ear infection and the vertigo was caused by loose crystals in my ear. It's a lot better now but still not 100%
I’m glad you’re feeling better. BTW the DAN emergency line is never closed!
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SentinelAce,
There are no crystals in the inner ear. You may have suffered a rupture of the oval or round window in the middle ear, either of which can result in vertigo.
SeaRat
Hey John,
Actually there is and can cause something call Benign Paoxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), a very common cause of dizziness.
“BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance. Normally, a jelly-like membrane in your ear keeps the crystals where they belong. If the ear is damaged — often by a blow to the head — the crystals can shift to another part of the ear. When they are out of place, the crystals make you sensitive to movement and position changes that normally don’t affect you, sparking vertigo.” - Mayo Clinic
Canalith repositioning procedure - Mayo Clinic
Actually there is and can cause something call Benign Paoxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), a very common cause of dizziness.
“BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance. Normally, a jelly-like membrane in your ear keeps the crystals where they belong. If the ear is damaged — often by a blow to the head — the crystals can shift to another part of the ear. When they are out of place, the crystals make you sensitive to movement and position changes that normally don’t affect you, sparking vertigo.” - Mayo Clinic
Canalith repositioning procedure - Mayo Clinic
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