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Have you scuba dived?
Sat, 04/16/2011 - 21:04Hello,
I have tonic-clonic seizures and absense seizures. I'm an outdoor kind of person and I was wondering if you have scuba dived. I've gone hiking, rockclimbing, white water rafting...ect. I just have never scuba dived. Have you scuba dived" Or should I just add it to one of the several things I shouldn't do.
Re: Have you scuba dived?
Submitted by tcameron on Sat, 2011-04-16 - 21:44
I have snorkeled, but never scuba dived. Whether you should scuba dive depends on how well controlled your seizures are. If they're well controlled and you have your neurologist's green light, go ahead and have fun. However, no matter how well controlled they are, make sure you never participate in any of these sports alone! It could mean the difference between life or death. Make sure the people you are with you know Epilepsy First Aid.
I have snorkeled, but never scuba dived. Whether you should scuba dive depends on how well controlled your seizures are. If they're well controlled and you have your neurologist's green light, go ahead and have fun. However, no matter how well controlled they are, make sure you never participate in any of these sports alone! It could mean the difference between life or death. Make sure the people you are with you know Epilepsy First Aid.