Is this likely to effect my diving?

[JRK44]

I found out last week that I have acquired hypoxic brain injury following a (non-scuba related) incident that happened a while ago.

Effects my short-term memory quite a lot, though I have been assured that it is not something that will become worse with time. I'm still finding out what it means for me.
Is this something that should be taken into consideration in relation to diving?

Thanks in advance for any qualified advice regarding this personal issue.

 

[formernuke]

Call DAN and consult a Dr that knows diving.

 

[Edward3c]

I found out last week that I have acquired hypoxic brain injury following a (non-scuba related) incident that happened a while ago.

Effects my short-term memory quite a lot, though I have been assured that it is not something that will become worse with time. I'm still finding out what it means for me.
Is this something that should be taken into consideration in relation to diving?

Thanks in advance for any qualified advice regarding this personal issue.

Complete UKDMC form here and, if appropriate contact one of the Dive Medical Referees.

 

[tomfcrist]

As stated above, consult a real dive doc.

That being said, I’ve had multiple TBIs and still dive. Short term memory is garbage, but for ME it doesn’t cause problems diving. I write things down on a slate or wet notes and refer to them often. How to dive is muscle memory for me, what I want to do on a dive sometimes requires referencing a written plan…depending on complexity.

 

[JRK44]

As stated above, consult a real dive doc.

That being said, I’ve had multiple TBIs and still dive. Short term memory is garbage, but for ME it doesn’t cause problems diving. I write things down on a slate or wet notes and refer to them often. How to dive is muscle memory for me, what I want to do on a dive sometimes requires referencing a written plan…depending on complexity.

Thanks for sharing that
I used to have a photographic memory, no joke. Now not so much.
Pleased you're still able to do what you love despite everything though

 

[JRK44]

Complete UKDMC form here and, if appropriate contact one of the Dive Medical Referees.

Thanks so much for linking this. I'll get in touch with them

 

[rfwoodvt]

As the person that salvaged my life said,

"It is not a matter of what you have, it is a matter of what you do with it. Don't ask, 'Can I?' ask 'How can I?'"

Checking in with the contacts provided above is a good way to start that process of ascertaining how you can accomplish your goals.

 

[JRK44]

As the person that salvaged my life said,

"It is not a matter of what you have, it is a matter of what you do with it. Don't ask, 'Can I?' ask 'How can I?'"

Checking in with the contacts provided above is a good way to start that process of ascertaining how you can accomplish your goals.

Thanks for sharing this.

As strange as it may sound, I'm still learning how it has effected me.
My working (short-term) memory is shot. However, occasionally I'll randomly remember something that I thought I forgot; an event, a dream, or whatever, though I'll have difficulty placing it and often wonder where it came from.
Difficult to explain.

I used to be super organised. I still am, but I rely on lists and other prompts more than ever, whereas before I could easily keep it all in my head.

 

[BoltSnap]

Check with this Doc, if he takes you in, you are dealing with the top, top best at one of the top top neurology hospitals in the world:

Dr Nik Sharma | Private Neurologist | London

I’m Nik Sharma and I am a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square, London. Private Neurologist London

www.theneurologist.co.uk

He can coordinate with other specialists.

 

[JRK44]

Check with this Doc, if he takes you in, you are dealing with the top, top best at one of the top top neurology hospitals in the world:

Dr Nik Sharma | Private Neurologist | London

I’m Nik Sharma and I am a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square, London. Private Neurologist London

www.theneurologist.co.uk

He can coordinate with other specialists.

I think this is what I need both in terms of knowing how, if at all, it will effect diving, and also discovering on a personal level what happened.