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Old 10-29-2019, 04:09 PM   #1
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Headache question

Hi Everyone,
The next after my last 3 spearing sessions I have had a sharp headache on the top left side of my head. It only hurts when pressurize my head i.e. when i sneeze, cough, blow my nose or bend down.
The first time I thought it was because I was maybe not as hydrated as I’d like to be before a dive day, but the next 2 I was super hydrated.
Im not sure what to do about this.
Any info/feedback would be greatly appreciated.


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Old 10-30-2019, 08:02 AM   #2
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Re: Headache question

On Scuba? I switched to nitrox for headaches and it helped. I also popped a couple motrin before a dive.
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Old 10-30-2019, 09:34 AM   #3
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Sounds like sinus issue. Stay hydrated, try some Afrin, and blow out everything before diving. Also, don't skip breath or breath too shallow if on scuba (CO2 build up headache).
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Old 10-30-2019, 05:44 PM   #4
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I forgot to mention that im freediving not scuba. During my dives im fine, zero issues, its just the next day


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Old 10-31-2019, 04:04 PM   #5
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Get yourself checked out by your Doc, worth it as you then have peace of mind and anything untoward can be nipped in the bud.
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Old 11-05-2019, 05:16 PM   #6
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Hi Everyone,
The next after my last 3 spearing sessions I have had a sharp headache on the top left side of my head. It only hurts when pressurize my head i.e. when i sneeze, cough, blow my nose or bend down.
The first time I thought it was because I was maybe not as hydrated as I’d like to be before a dive day, but the next 2 I was super hydrated.
Im not sure what to do about this.
Any info/feedback would be greatly appreciated.


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Hi mate, I have been spearfishing (freedive) for 20 years and have had headaches the entire time. I also thought it was due to hydration but it isn't. I get them about 50-70% of dive days. I have come to the conclusion that it is repeated high Co2 build up from diving combined with pressure that causes it.

I have just learnt to live with it and have Panadol with me always when diving and after diving. Those rare days when you don't get a headache are a blessing.
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Old 11-08-2019, 12:22 AM   #7
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Don't take a chance, people are different, one guy's headache could be another's brain tumour. Now that is worst case and not very likely, but ignoring things is what landed me in hospital. Self-diagnosis is not a good idea!
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Old 01-13-2020, 04:55 PM   #8
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Hi Everyone,
The next after my last 3 spearing sessions I have had a sharp headache on the top left side of my head. It only hurts when pressurize my head i.e. when i sneeze, cough, blow my nose or bend down.
The first time I thought it was because I was maybe not as hydrated as I’d like to be before a dive day, but the next 2 I was super hydrated.
Im not sure what to do about this.
Any info/feedback would be greatly appreciated.


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CO2 build-up can and does causes headaches but if it's related to CO2 it will come on fast and go away within 20 minutes of normal breathing or surface time. To stop CO2 headaches just take adequate surface intervals.

However, since yours is related to pressurization and localized to a specific spot it's probably something with sinuses.
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