Am i bent?

[rrutecky]

question for those on here that are experts:

I did a series of 2 AM dives 2 days ago (only one day of diving total). First was 80 feet for 50 minutes and second (after an hour surface interval) was 60 feet for 50 minutes. Both dives i ascended slowly and took over 5 minute safety stops at 20 feet. I flew home yesterday (exactly 24 hours after surfacing after the second dive).

I had no symptoms yesterday before, during, or after the flight but today when i woke up I am feeling a little dizzy and short of breathe (maybe freaking out i dunno). I also have a lot of tightness in my calves but thought that was just from the exercise of diving.

I did cramp up a little and had had some alcohol the day/night before (I know not smart) so i was probably somewhat dehydrated-even though i did also drink a lot of water etc.

Most things i read say you will feel symptoms almost immediately or at least within 12 hours or so. This is like 36+ hours after diving.

What should i do at this point?

 

[TwoBitTxn]

call DAN 1-919-684-4326. They will accept collect calls.

 

[sardiverdan]

The big question here is what gas are you using, air or nitrox??

 

[SelkieDVM]

With those profiles and the delay in onset of symptoms, DCS is highly unlikely. I would seek the advice of a physician and perhaps make a call to DAN just to be on the safe side.

 

[Pelagicsal]

call DAN 1-919-684-4326. They will accept collect calls.

If you haven't already, go ahead and call. It'll help calm your mind.
I am not an expert, but you are probably not bent.
Fatigued? A bit dehydrated? More likely, but if you have questions, call the experts!

Let us know how it goes!

 

[rrutecky]

I was just using air, no nitrox

 

[idocsteve]

With those profiles and the delay in onset of symptoms, DCS is highly unlikely. I would seek the advice of a physician and perhaps make a call to DAN just to be on the safe side.

Really?

I haven't looked at any tables but at first glance, those seem like long, deep dives that might put a diver close to the end of the "safe range" of air NDLs.

 

[SelkieDVM]

Well, assuming a square profile, you did exceed the NDL, but I still doubt it's DCS. Have you called DAN yet?

 

[Lone Wolf]

CALL DAN!!!! Nothing to lose evewrything to gain. That is why they are there!

 

[SelkieDVM]

Really?

I haven't looked at any tables but at first glance, those seem like long, deep dives that might put a diver close to the end of the "safe range" of air NDLs.

My opinion and advice remain unchanged.