Matjaz Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hi there. As I loved to practice spearfishing before SAH i wonder if any of you have any information if diving or snorkeling after SAH is dangerous ? I'm 6 months post SAH now. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Those are questions that you need to be asking of your neurologist or doctor. They may or may not tell you to refrain from those activities. You must listen to their advice and not take it upon yourself to do them without medical advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Agree with super Mario, this is one for your neuro team as diving I presume will bring considerable pressures to bear so definately check before you resume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hi MatJaz I went swimming after shunt and as my leg wouldn't let me swim, I had to swim under water. Now I know it isn't the same but just stating I swam along the bottom of pool and it helped. Done 2 lengths under (See told you it wasn't the same) Good luck on getting your life back xx Win xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmartz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If you don't mind, could you share with us what your Neuro docs say about this? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Xmartz, if this member does share what their neuro team have said regards diving you must remember that it will not be relevant to you as each person's case is different. If you wish to pursue those activities then you must take the advice of your own doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 All I know is that I was told to refrain from contact sports where my head might be at risk of being hit. Now I don't know about the effects of the deep and increased water pressure the deeper you go, but I do know that you may need to be extra careful that you don't crack your head on any rocks, or the bottom of the boat, or steps climbing in or out of the water. I have done some scuba lessons a few years back but they don't take you very deep and I was under supervision at all times so I was ok. I didn't keep the lessons up as they felt claustrophobic and I didn't have the necessary physical strength to be able to enjoy it fully. My head felt fine, but it might be different for you. The best advice is to follow that of your doctors, as Supermario says. Best wishes Macca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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