Is this likely to effect my diving?

[Edward3c]

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.

Bare in mind this Dr isn’t a diving specialist, they’re not listed on the UKDMC site.

 

[BoltSnap]

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.

From personal experience with him (for a relative), he is awesome with most humble personality. You can actually talk with him and he talks with you and explains things and gives you options and if you need another specialist, he finds the best in that specialty and connects you with him.

My relative was almost screwed by other "neurologist" but I pushed him to seek a second opinion in the UK. My brother who is a top ophthalmologist in the UK did the search for us and found us this Doc and made the appointment for my relative. I went with my relative to see Dr. Sharma to translate and to supervise logistics for my elderly relative. I was impressed. I am not saying that he will be the person who will be the expert for your case, but if he isn't, he will know the top person there and help you see them. He helped my relative see another specialist for different matter. The other specialist was also fantastic and most caring individual. He was a top researcher in a university and helped my relative way beyond what I expected. He actually calls me on my mobile using his personal mobile and makes sure that we are being taken care of, something no other Doctor in the US has done for me or for anyone I know. He even returns emails and follows up with his secretary. First appointment was screwed up, not his fault, and he didn't know that we where waiting for him in his office. Once he found out that evening, he called me personally to apologize and to reschedule another appointment and didn't charge us for the appointment.

 

[BoltSnap]

Bare in mind this Dr isn’t a diving specialist, they’re not listed on the UKDMC site.

He will know who to contact in this case. Also, seeing him isn't just for diving, he will be best for the actual condition first.

 

[JRK44]

Bare in mind this Dr isn’t a diving specialist, they’re not listed on the UKDMC site.

I get what you're saying, but the first exercise is figuring out what's happening and what is likely to happen.
Then a conversation can be had in terms of how it is likely to effect diving, if at all.

 

[BoltSnap]

I get what you're saying, but the first exercise is figuring out what's happening and what is likely to happen.
Then a conversation can be had in terms of how it is likely to effect diving, if at all.

I wish you the best of luck, may Allah watch over you and protect you.

 

[VikingDives]

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.

I'm not going to repeat all the medical advice you've been given - I agree with it.

If I was diving or working with you as a student, my concern would be your retention of things in the dive plan (turn pressure, turn time, navigation directions and if you could keep track of your last pressure, and/or checking your tank pressure).

I'd think most of that could be solved with a wrist slate, but were I you, I sit down and figure out all the things that you might miss or forget and put them into a checklist you can easily see. I'd also take someone you trust on a few dives and ask them to keep an eye on you and what you do. You or your buddy may find other things that need to be integrated into your procedures.

Good luck!

 

[JRK44]

I'm not going to repeat all the medical advice you've been given - I agree with it.

If I was diving or working with you as a student, my concern would be your retention of things in the dive plan (turn pressure, turn time, navigation directions and if you could keep track of your last pressure, and/or checking your tank pressure).

I'd think most of that could be solved with a wrist slate, but were I you, I sit down and figure out all the things that you might miss or forget and put them into a checklist you can easily see. I'd also take someone you trust on a few dives and ask them to keep an eye on you and what you do. You or your buddy may find other things that need to be integrated into your procedures.

Good luck!

Hey @VikingDives

Yeah, I'm still kind of figuring out how it effects me, as I said in a previous post.
I definitely agree with the idea of having a wrist slate. That would help me a lot.

 

[BoltSnap]

Hey @VikingDives

Yeah, I'm still kind of figuring out how it effects me, as I said in a previous post.
I definitely agree with the idea of having a wrist slate. That would help me a lot.

Find out the limits and their implications from the specialists and then make the decision if to proceed into diving or not or how to deal with these limits and their implications safely if you are going to dive. Get the information from the specialists first. Get more than one opinion.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

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.

Seeking medical advice on an internet forum is generally a bad idea in my opinion....... But........it's your life and your right to do as you please. In response to your actual question, I do think this something that should be taken into consideration in relation to diving. Good luck and hope all works out well for you.

 

[JRK44]

Seeking medical advice on an internet forum is generally a bad idea in my opinion....... But........it's your life and your right to do as you please. In response to your actual question, I do think this something that should be taken into consideration in relation to diving. Good luck and hope all works out well for you.

Oh yeah I get that.
I was hoping that people with similar/related difficulties would share their experiences (which they have) or that a diving doctor or two might be lurking on the forum