http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk Dive Medicine - information for divers on different diving medicine subjects: marine animal hazards, the bends, Cardiovascular System and scuba diving, Central Nervous System and the scuba diver, Drugs and Diving, Easy Equalization for scuba divers, Eye Problems for scuba divers, women and scuba diving, Fitness and Diving, Gastrointestinal Problems and scuba diving, trauma and orthopaedic problems for scuba divers, Respiratory Problems and scuba diving. en-us webmaster@e-med.co.uk http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/ldc_logo_new_small.jpg http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk 100 50 Hi, I have recently been diagnosed as HIV positive, following pneumonia a year ago. I am now fully recovered from that but need to know what the implications are for recreational scuba diving. Should I stop diving? If I can carry on, what precautions do I... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=146 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:44:39 +0100 Morning, I wonder if you could answer a question on vaccination for me please? The PADI manual mentions tetanus and typhoid are necessary vaccinations. However the travel clinic I visited recently thought that typhoid was low risk for the area I am planni... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=95 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:39:26 +0000 I've been travelling around the globe on a very delayed gap year (I'm now 36!) At least this means I'm not on the traditional shoestring student budget, so I can afford to do things like diving. I'm Advanced Open Water qualified and have racked up over 10... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=168 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:48:11 +0000 Hi there, I am an avid diver and I have been diagnosed with ME. As little is known about ME I need to know whether I should continue diving. Most of my dives are 40m plus. The vast majority of time I don't feel well enough, but on the rare occasions I do ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=152 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:34:13 +0000 I am aged 59 and have been receiving treatment as a Parkinson's patient for the last 18 years. The disease is fairly well controlled. I have always fancied taking up diving but thought that the Parkinson's Disease would rule it out. Talking with a friend ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=123 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:18:29 +0100 I have been diagnosed with EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, not sure which type but either classical or hypermobile). I get a lot of pain in my joints, muscles and nerves (and sometimes pins and needles in feet and hands). I also have bulging discs in my neck... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=122 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:11:27 +0100 Hi... I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000 and whilst I have the odd niggle, relapses are happening at about 3 - 4 year intervals. These are not major as such and thus far I have always recovered pretty much 100% with rest. So far, I know ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=123 Mon, 19 May 2008 12:52:46 +0100 Our 9 year old son is a keen swimmer and enjoys weekly snorkelling and life saving lessons at his local swimming club. My husband is a regular scuba diver and our boy is starting to take an interest. However he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) late... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=122 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:40:59 +0100 Hello. I want to try diving but when I was pregnant last year I was diagnosed with sickle cell trait. My doctor doesn't know whether it's safe for me to dive, and I've heard about sickle cell disease and I'm not sure what the difference is, if there is on... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=122 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:12:13 +0100 I have been told that people who have had Malaria will always get an ear infection when diving and for some reason it can be dangerous? Can you advise whether the risk is any different compared to the normal risk or is it an old wives tale? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=96 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:51:33 +0000 Is it safe to dive if you suffer from Marfan syndrome? My 34 year old husband has this condition & would like advice. https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=122 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:42:47 +0100 I have glandular fever - which is very bizarre as I'm about 35 years too old for it, and haven't been snogging any 17 year olds since I was 17... Nevertheless, I do have it, and do feel rough in the mornings, and get tired. I am working... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=96 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:03:45 +0100 I came across your articles in the Sport Diver magazine and thought I should consult you since I didn't seem to get a straight answer here in Malta. I shall be visiting India in mid March and I am going through the process of taking all th... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=95 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:25:47 +0100 I live and work as an Instructor on Gozo, Malta. Is it recommended that I get vaccinated against Bird Flu? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=95 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:48:11 +0100 My girlfriend and I are travelling to India to work as Diving Instructors for up to twelve months from the end of December 2003. We have both had jabs for various conditions within the last 5 years. As far as I can remember we've had, Polio... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=95 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:46:33 +0000 As Training Officer for a BSAC Branch, we teach and practice 'full on 100% contact' mouth to nose A.V. in water, obviously not inflating the casualty's lungs. I am wondering what the medical consequences are with respect to infectious diseases? i.e. hepat... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=96 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Can you please tell me if HIV prevents you from scuba diving? I've been positive for about six years, but have been in good overall health (reasonable T-cell count) and have never had to take any medication for my condition. I am considering taking lesson... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=146 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Sorry to trouble you but I have a friend due to travel to Cyprus soon and she had every intention of learning to dive whilst there. About 6 weeks ago she contracted Bell's Palsy. There has to date been no real improvement although she is fine in herself. ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=123 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 I am going diving in the Andaman Islands off India, but have heard stories about street beggars having leprosy. Is it possible to catch this disease easily from them if they were to touch me or is it quite safe really? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=96 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Off to Cancun, Mexico, could you tell me which injections are mandatory if any and which are recommended. Also are they checked and could I be refused entry if I cannot prove compliance. https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=30&sub_cat=95 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100