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Before you added this tidbit of info, I would have guessed, as boulderjohn did, that your headaches were caused by CO2 retention. This happens often to novice divers who are skip-breathing. In fact, it's possible that you're experiencing a couple of different "types" of headaches.I noticed that im prone to getting it on the way down..could it be that Im going down to fast?
We really don't have enough information to help you. Advil (ibuprofen) may help...but it might not.Well I dont have any sinuses to my knowledge. I have a deviated septum and I do have some allergies but only to dust and such.
So for tomorrow dive,could I try advil and if I still get one then look further into it.?
We really don't have enough information to help you. Advil (ibuprofen) may help...but it might not.
Please describe your headache (HA). In particular address the following questions:
- When does the HA occur specifically? (during descent, during ascent, post-dive)
Latest one,during the decent
- Where is the pain located? (above one eye, one side of head, back of head)
both sides of the head.say temple
- How long does the pain last?
gets lighter when im on a boat then back to heavy under pressure. (once started).Wont go away until I take an advil
- How does the pain feel? (dull/aching, sharp/stabbing, etc.)
Dull to sharp pain
- Do you have any associated symptoms? (nausea, dizziness, visual deficits, etc.)
none
- Does your HA respond to taking Tylenol, Advil, or any other sort of treatment?
normal meds cure it
- Are you sensitive to light when experiencing the HA?
Not light but if I walk into a cold room it gets horrible
- Have you ever felt HAs like this before?
Cant remember
- Are you taking any other meds (prescription, OTC, homeopathic, alternative)?
none
- Do you have any other medical conditions that might be giving you these HAs?
Deviated septum is all i can remember.
- Is there anything (body position, activity, etc.) that makes the HA worse?
none
- Are you aware that the air space inside your mask also requires equalization during descent?
No sir,how do I do that?
We look forward to hearing your responses. Take care.