skinnay 0 #1 November 4, 2008 But I just figured maybe someone here has had the same problem.. Anyway, even since my first jump three months ago, I've always had a weird taste of blood in my mouth when i land. I didn't really think much of it, I guess I attributed it to sensory overload. But after my last jump (AFP4) I was spitting a little bit of blood for a day or so after. On top of this, Ive always gotten extremely motion sick in tandem jumps. I puked after two of four tandems. I don't get so sick now that I'm flying solo, but its definitely not great. I still have a hard time blowing my ears out, and it still feels like i have water in my ear if i bend over. Now I'm no doctor, but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that your ears and throat are somehow connected and that the water i feel is actually blood and its somehow dripping into my throat. Anyone hear of anything like this before? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #2 November 4, 2008 I'd go see a doctor pronto if I were you, before you jump again, spitting blood can't be good. I'd try to see an ear/nose/throat specialist if I were you. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #3 November 4, 2008 That sounds pretty serious. You should definitely try to find a specialist ASAP. Honestly I would have gone the second I started spitting up blood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LloydDobbler 2 #4 November 4, 2008 I'd also recommend going to talk to a physician. One thing that may or may not be relevant - I've had nosebleeds on jumps before. Not from contact with anything - just something to do with the altitude, air conditions...etc. Seeing as how ear, nose and throat are all connected, it could perhaps be a light nosebleed that's draining back into your throat? All this is speculation, as I'm no doctor. (Not an instructor, coach, TI, or rigger, either, FWIW, so please - whatever you do - don't listen to me). Signatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #5 November 4, 2008 Quote Now I'm no doctor, but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that your ears and throat are somehow connected and that the water i feel is actually blood and its somehow dripping into my throat. Quote Yes, its called the eustacian tube. It is the path that allows air behind the ear drum and allows pressure to equalize. The inner ear is also where your spatial orientation is established (kinda like your internal attitude gyro, but not really). When your inner ear and visual picture disagree, motion sickness is the result. Motion sickness, feelings of water in your ear, and spitting blood all add up to inner ear problems, IMO. DON'T SCREW AROUND!! See a doctor, preferably an ENT specialist. BEFORE your next jump."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hausse 0 #6 November 4, 2008 Common guys, it's just spitting blood, how could that possibly be serious enough to go to the doctor?!? I say keep jumping until your nose explodes and then start a poll here on DZ.com to see if it's important enough to go to a doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BUBLHED 0 #7 November 5, 2008 I work in medicine and listen to everyone GO TO AN E.N.T. now. It could be as simple as a sinus problem or an actual inner ear problem. As someone who ruptured an ear drum going off of a high dive board thats not something you want. Trust Me!!!! Most likely it will be something simple and the fix will probebly help with the Motion sickness. Do not jump again until you have gotten the all clear from an E.N.T. and goodluck.ATTACK LIFE ! IT'S GOING TO KILL YOU ANYWAY!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites erdnarob 1 #8 November 14, 2008 I agree that you can have a sinus problem. If your nose blood vessels are fragile, it's easy to have some of them ruptured when under stress. The nose is connected to the throat and therefore you can "taste" your blood. For the internal ear pressure equalization, there is a "tube" (Eustachian trump) connecting the back of your throat and the inside of your ear (behind your eardrum). That tube can easily get blocked up especially when having a cold. It is a common problem for beginner in scubadiving too. What I was told by a doctor is the following. Put some eucaliptus oil in a cup of boiled water still very warm and breath it for 5 minutes (to be repeated if needed). You can also put some special oil in your ear but ask your pharmacist.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beachbum 0 #9 November 14, 2008 I had/have a similar problem. First jump one of my ears refused to equalize well, and I got a fluid buildup in that ear. I was doing AFF, and did the one, then 2nd a week later, 3rd a week after that. On each, got that fluid buildup (to the point that I could tilt my head and feel it move). I went to a specialist, who proceeded to eat up about $3500 of my money getting a detailed ct scan, and sticking little tiny cameras up my nose, etc. ... never could find a reason for it, but did tell me that if I jumped while the fluid is there, I'd do serious damage to the ear. So, my jump #s have risen very slowly, and I do it cautiously. I make jump 1 of the day and wait at least an hour to see if the ear is going to behave (except the rare times I get down and the ear has equalized ok and I can already hear properly when I get down). It is a frustratingly slow way to go about it, but I enjoy it enough to keep at it in spite of that. Most days, I only get 1 or 2 jumps, and then I have to ground myself. Thankfully, it has gotten a LITTLE better over time, and it doesn't impact my body's ability to handle a beer at the end of the day ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Hausse 0 #6 November 4, 2008 Common guys, it's just spitting blood, how could that possibly be serious enough to go to the doctor?!? I say keep jumping until your nose explodes and then start a poll here on DZ.com to see if it's important enough to go to a doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUBLHED 0 #7 November 5, 2008 I work in medicine and listen to everyone GO TO AN E.N.T. now. It could be as simple as a sinus problem or an actual inner ear problem. As someone who ruptured an ear drum going off of a high dive board thats not something you want. Trust Me!!!! Most likely it will be something simple and the fix will probebly help with the Motion sickness. Do not jump again until you have gotten the all clear from an E.N.T. and goodluck.ATTACK LIFE ! IT'S GOING TO KILL YOU ANYWAY!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #8 November 14, 2008 I agree that you can have a sinus problem. If your nose blood vessels are fragile, it's easy to have some of them ruptured when under stress. The nose is connected to the throat and therefore you can "taste" your blood. For the internal ear pressure equalization, there is a "tube" (Eustachian trump) connecting the back of your throat and the inside of your ear (behind your eardrum). That tube can easily get blocked up especially when having a cold. It is a common problem for beginner in scubadiving too. What I was told by a doctor is the following. Put some eucaliptus oil in a cup of boiled water still very warm and breath it for 5 minutes (to be repeated if needed). You can also put some special oil in your ear but ask your pharmacist.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #9 November 14, 2008 I had/have a similar problem. First jump one of my ears refused to equalize well, and I got a fluid buildup in that ear. I was doing AFF, and did the one, then 2nd a week later, 3rd a week after that. On each, got that fluid buildup (to the point that I could tilt my head and feel it move). I went to a specialist, who proceeded to eat up about $3500 of my money getting a detailed ct scan, and sticking little tiny cameras up my nose, etc. ... never could find a reason for it, but did tell me that if I jumped while the fluid is there, I'd do serious damage to the ear. So, my jump #s have risen very slowly, and I do it cautiously. I make jump 1 of the day and wait at least an hour to see if the ear is going to behave (except the rare times I get down and the ear has equalized ok and I can already hear properly when I get down). It is a frustratingly slow way to go about it, but I enjoy it enough to keep at it in spite of that. Most days, I only get 1 or 2 jumps, and then I have to ground myself. Thankfully, it has gotten a LITTLE better over time, and it doesn't impact my body's ability to handle a beer at the end of the day ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
