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I have a mystery here whether I have DCS or not .
On the 27th Sept, I dived to a max depth of 26.5 meters for 40 minutes with a Surface interval of 2 hours, then dived 19.5 meters for 25 minutes. Multi level so max time at deepest depth was 5 minutes.
When I came up after the first dive I had slight pains in the arms but dismissed my fears.
Next day, did 2 dives, again multi level, max 27 meters for 48 minutes, interval of 2 hours, then 20 meters for 51 mins. Again, had arm pain, but no other DCS symptom. The Divemaster said could not be DCS as the profiles were conservative, we did safety stops and we ascended very slowly.
Rested till 2 Oct then did an 18 meter dive for 42 mins, surface interval of 1 hour 15 mins then did 14 meters for 45 meters, both with stops at 5 meters. No problems afterwards. On 3 Oct did 25 meter dive for 35 minutes then experienced arm pain again so stopped diving.
The next day I went into a chamber for a US Navy Table 5. The arm pain did not go away, and I felt dizzy and nauseous.
Flew home 3 days later no problems on the flight. Went to see a dive doctor in London, who was dubious at to whether it was DCS so prescribed rest and hydration. As I still complained of nausea and fatigue he put me in a chamber on 11 Oct for a Table 6 (4.5 hours). Still the symptoms have not gone so he now thinks it cannot be DCS.
Nevertheless, I still have them what could they be? After a full examination he does not know. Any thoughts or experience from your side much appreciated ..
I have a mystery here whether I have DCS or not .
On the 27th Sept, I dived to a max depth of 26.5 meters for 40 minutes with a Surface interval of 2 hours, then dived 19.5 meters for 25 minutes. Multi level so max time at deepest depth was 5 minutes.
When I came up after the first dive I had slight pains in the arms but dismissed my fears.
Next day, did 2 dives, again multi level, max 27 meters for 48 minutes, interval of 2 hours, then 20 meters for 51 mins. Again, had arm pain, but no other DCS symptom. The Divemaster said could not be DCS as the profiles were conservative, we did safety stops and we ascended very slowly.
Rested till 2 Oct then did an 18 meter dive for 42 mins, surface interval of 1 hour 15 mins then did 14 meters for 45 meters, both with stops at 5 meters. No problems afterwards. On 3 Oct did 25 meter dive for 35 minutes then experienced arm pain again so stopped diving.
The next day I went into a chamber for a US Navy Table 5. The arm pain did not go away, and I felt dizzy and nauseous.
Flew home 3 days later no problems on the flight. Went to see a dive doctor in London, who was dubious at to whether it was DCS so prescribed rest and hydration. As I still complained of nausea and fatigue he put me in a chamber on 11 Oct for a Table 6 (4.5 hours). Still the symptoms have not gone so he now thinks it cannot be DCS.
Nevertheless, I still have them what could they be? After a full examination he does not know. Any thoughts or experience from your side much appreciated ..
