Epilepsy and diving

[John Neal]

Wondered if anyone could shed any light on whether it would be possible for me to get into diving given that I have a history of Epilepsy. Condition is under control (last fit over eight years ago) and I take regular medication. Has anyone out there been approved to dive who has the condition, or is it a definite no. Cheers John

[David Tombs]

john look at the medical section in the ''members section''. If not nocturnal Epilepsy then have to be fit free for 5 years whilst off medication. Sorry.

[Tristan Green]

John,

The reference David is talking about is found here:

http://www.bsac.org/medical/n_epilep.htm

Cheers,
Tristan

[John Neal]

Cheers for the info guys, guess I'll have to content myself with sailing and surfing then!

[Adrian Kelland]

Cheers for the info guys, guess I'll have to content myself with sailing and surfing then!
Considering the weather we have had down this way for the last 2 months or more, I think sailing and surfing is the way to go! :( :D