Hi Angelo,

> DCS-scare. I think I had a paranoia attack where I thought that I had DCS
> due to my dives last Sept. 1-2. I know that it's been a long time (about
12
> days) but the thing is - I had a nagging slight dull ache in my shoulder
> since that dive. Plus I always felt sleepy and exhausted.
>     These are the only 2 "symptoms" that I had and hence the problem in
> determining whether I have DCS.

Lotsa snips.....tired me out just reading it :-)

What the Casualty Department doctor was told ( from Hyperbaric Specialist in
Aberdeen) to do with me was to put me on 100% O2.    If that relieved the
symptoms then it was DCI (we say Decompression Illness )
It did!  Within minutes!
So I was helicoptered to the chamber for decompression.
I cant find then now since my computer crashed (Lost all email) in June but
there are two different list references to my situation - part of the "
claustrophobia " thread and the "Sh*t Happens" thread August and October
2000.
You did the right thing to report it immediately - I delayed for 5 days and
allowed the "bubbles to harden" is the phrase I believe they use.
FWIW I think you had a VERY strenuous and tiring weekend - lugging a lotta
weight around and you've pulled muscles.   Also, FWIW, your doc should
advise you NOT to dive until these aches and pains are better - again "they"
say, "hits are attracted to injuries"
Good luck and rest!
Cheers
Carol