New to diving & got a question

[twinpop]

Hello all,

I am getting certified for owd and doing my ow dives in about 3 weeks out at Catalina. My problem is that I am having some year pain - i got an infection already been taking the eardrops that the doctor gave me but should I stay out of the water untill my dives or should I continue practicing in the pool? I have started using doc's earplugs - they seemed to work very well - didn't get swim ear for the first time.

Any help?
Kevin

 

[El Orans]

Hello Kevin,

being a less than adequate medic I can only suggest to you that you have a look in our Diving Medicine forum.

Laurens

 

[dlndavid]

Hey Twinpop, welcome to SB and hope the infection gets better. Good advice to get a real medical opinion.
David

 

[gstroupe]

Welcome aboard!

I agree with the above, ask your doctor...remember, diving is supposed to be safe AND fun. If you scrw up your ears, it would be neither. JMHO.

 

[DandyDon]

Looks like you have already received good info on the most common problem to scuba. Check out our New Divers forum for :newbie:s. Let me know if I can help you with anything here...??

don
:cowboy2:

 

[twinpop]

Thanks to all of you for the info. i appreciate it - i am heading over to the newbie section right now.

Kevin

 

[SubMariner]

Moved from Introductions & Greets forum.