Did a 123 min. dive to 99 ft a few days ago at Ginnie Springs (N0. FL). The profile on my computer was a good one After getting out I had severe cramps in my feet, ankles, shins , hamstrings, lower back & middle fingers of the hand. A few hours later, I noticed swelling & tenderness around my "girls". The next morning the swelling was much worse & one of the "girls" was considerably bigger than the other. I talked to my tech instructor, who told me to call DAN. I called & was told to go to the South Georgia Medical Center. After spending 5 hours in the ER & discovering through the lab tests, that I was also diabetic (runs very strong in my family- was just a matter of time for me), I was taken down the the re-compression chambers. I did a 5 hour, schedule 6 ride. The swelling went down considerably from the treatment. I was then taken to the ICU because of the combination of DCS & diabetes. Worst night I’ve ever spent, immense stress, strange place, hooked up to more wires than I’ve ever seen, Someone drawing blood every couple hours.... I was scared to say the least. Except when I was born 47 yrs ago, I have never been in a hospital. The next day, I was released with medicine for the diabetes, until I can get back home. The DCS hit was attributed to dehydration from the undiagnosed diabetes. I am over the DCS, however can not dive for 6 weeks. The DCS hit was a blessing in disguise. At least I found the diabetes & now I have to deal with it. Looks like there will be some very serious lifestyle change coming down the tubes VERY soon. |