BrianSquid

these last months i've realy been getting very tired after every dive, i just need to go for a 1 to 2 hours nap after the dive is over.
This didn't occure in the past and i'm a little worried. could this mean that something is wrong?

enric

Just to stay on the safe side you should talk to your doctor about this. It doesn't sound all that good to me but of course i don't have any true medical knowledge so...

scuba jerm

I'd ask Resdivemedic, he's a memeber here. He always has some good advice as it relates to diving and medical issues. Also I second seeing a doctor; preferably one that is familior with diving.

I notice that I'm tired after dive as well, but that's usually because I didn't drink enough water before hand. Excessive fatigue after a dive could be caused by dehydration. Are you drinking enough water before and after your dive? Something to think about.

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ADiver

I'm often tired after I dive, but that is just me and water in usual.
I'm tired after a day at the beach, after a bath.....

Resqdivemedic

I would definately see your doctor or contact DAN for a consult or referal. I did come up with some considerations for a cause.
A new medical condition which is brought on by diving.
A change in medications or the addition of new meds.
Physical conditioning.
Dehydration, again I emphasise the importance of hydrating before and after a dive.
Diet, not consuming enough calories before a dive.
Not getting enough rest before a dive.
Consider where you get your airfills from. There could be issues with carbon monoxide contaminating the air.
Finally, decompression sickness. Type 1 DCS symptoms can show up from 15 minutes to 12 hours or more after a dive. Research has shown that fatigue occurs in 25% of the reported DCS cases. This might be a reach but if you have any funny or different feelings after a dive you should get evaluated.
A little long winded, but I hope this helps.

LifeSavers

I always have lovely nights after a dive.
i'm not tired right after it but once i have had dinner and lay down I just crash!

LanceEagle

I sometimes get tired or even whiped out after a long dive. Sometimes I come home and just crash out like you described. Not all the time. Diving does dehydrate you as we all know. I have always been under the impression it was from being dehydrated. Almost everytime this has happened to me I can remember not having much to drink during the day prior to the dive. Could this be the same in your case? As with any dive related symptoms IMO its best to see your Dr. just as a precaution whenever you think something might be up. Better safe than sorry. Hope that helps.

Good luck, and safe divin!

Lance Eagle

Jimothy

The only times I've been exhausted after a dive were because of a very long surface swim with a bulky older style conister light on the bottom of my cylinder (lots of drag). Also If I have been somewhat lazy the week before a dive, or lack of REM sleep.