Question

Have you ever felt bad after a dive?

Answer 1

sometimes, after my first dive in a two tank dive, i get a little sea sick on the boat during the surface interval. once i get back in the water for the second dive i feel fine. I found that if I don't eat breakfast before going diving, i am more prone to sea sickness... it's weird, i would have thought it would be the other way around. But now that I know that, this sea sickness doesn't happen as often, i also think part of it may be psychological lol.

the only other thing, is sometimes feeling exhausted as George1224 has mentioned. I recently got nitrox certified, so i'm looking forward to that.

Remember, if you have any rash, headache, weakness, or tingling after a dive - get it checked out, make sure the dive master on the boat knows if you are on a charter, because it could be a sign of Decompression Illness which includes Decompression Sickness or Arterial Gas Embolism.

Comments

Have you tried Bonine? I take it before bed the night before and again the morning of. I eat a normal breakfast and I dont get seasick at all. Try it, it works.

Answer 2

I have, but it was mostly due to soreness from a cramp I had. I now always remember to stretch and stay hydrated, and I am lucky that I have great sea legs, and do not get seasick, but I always carry Bonnie with me just in case any other divers get sick.

Answer 3

I have, A few years back my wife and I went diving in Florida. We made 2 two tank dives on Saturday and were exhausted for the rest of the day. We did not dive on Sunday. We took a nitrox class when we returned and have been using it ever since with no more exhaustion. We naow can do 2 two dives and a night dive both days and feel great afterwards. Nitrox is the greatest.

Comments

Good for you it does make a difference. Dive safe and enjoy.

Answer 4

I've always come out smiling