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Lopaka
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Over the last year after my episode with a probable inner ear DCS hit, got hearing/fistula tests, MRI that showed a small stroke, MRA that showed nothing, echocardios that showed a PFO, and getting finally getting the PFO plugged. I have seen an ENT, a neurologist, one regular cardiologist, and the cardio guy that did the plug.
Been a bit over 5 months since the plug, still on Plavix until told otherwise. Will see the cardiologist Monday. Saw the neurologist several weeks ago. Have not seen the ENT since he handed me off.
Question is, when dealing with a variety of specialists like this, who makes the call about when to resume diving? Did not directly ask the neuro, he just wants to do another MRI late summer to look for any changes. Seems disinterested (Are all neuros so remote? My nurse stepmom says yes) in my desire to dive again. Cardiologist does seem interested, as he was the one to say get the plug if I wanted to resume an active life. I will ask him.
So ya'll that have had similar experiences, who gave you the green light? My GP is out of the loop other than to be advised of the procedures.
Been a bit over 5 months since the plug, still on Plavix until told otherwise. Will see the cardiologist Monday. Saw the neurologist several weeks ago. Have not seen the ENT since he handed me off.
Question is, when dealing with a variety of specialists like this, who makes the call about when to resume diving? Did not directly ask the neuro, he just wants to do another MRI late summer to look for any changes. Seems disinterested (Are all neuros so remote? My nurse stepmom says yes) in my desire to dive again. Cardiologist does seem interested, as he was the one to say get the plug if I wanted to resume an active life. I will ask him.
So ya'll that have had similar experiences, who gave you the green light? My GP is out of the loop other than to be advised of the procedures.