Question 1

a friend of mine had a very bad head injury 4 years ago. cracked skull.
after her mri scan (4 years ago), the doctors said everything was fine.  
we went bungee jumping 2 days ago and she is experiencing pain in her head when bending over. normal?

Accepted Answer

Head: Bungee jumping in itself is and activity that could produce traumatic brain injury secondary to deceleration of the head. Given your friends history I could see where she would be more likely to have a headache. If the symptoms would worsen or nausea or vomiting she should be seen.

Question 2

i'm scheduled to go bungee jumping for charity next week, the company is know to be very safe and never had accident, but what is risk of getting reti?

Accepted Answer

Getting hurt?: Not sure what your exact question is but this is a high risk activity but regulated.  Look at the safety record of the company to get the best idea of what you are in for.  If you are that worried...opt out.

Question 3

is bungee jumping bad for your back?

Accepted Answer

Not if you are healt: It is not bad if you are otherwise in good health.

Question 4

when is it okay to start running after a microdiscectomy? and how about bungee jumping? could i ever bungee jump again?

Accepted Answer

3 months if well: Generally, if you are feeling great at about 3 months after that particular surgery, and you have done the proper professional and then home based rehabilitative strengthening and stretching, then you can slowly attempt to jog and then run.  Risks of bungee jumping are about the same as they would be for someone who has not had this surgery by about three months as long as you are feeling great.

Question 5

is it safe to bungee jump with a slipped disc?

Accepted Answer

: I do not recommend it.

Question 6

have lower back pain, can i do a bungee jumping?

Accepted Answer

Bungee jumping: Not a good idea. At the least it can aggravate the pain. At worst it might damage the ligaments and muscles in the back. Usually a compressive injury such as landing on your feet can cause more damage, but as you already have back issues, my advise would be to avoid it.

Question 7

what is risk of getting retinal hermorghage or retinal detachment from bungee jumping ? i have mild myopia

Accepted Answer

Ocular Injuries: See "Injuries From Bungee Jumping" at:  http://www.livestrong.com/article/382832-injuries-from-bungee-jumping/ ** See:  http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1444-0938.1999.tb06642.x/pdf

Question 8

can i take part in extreme sport like bungee jump just 6 months after emergency c-section?is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Exercise after C/S: Six months after a surgical procedure should be safe to attempt a "bungee jump".  Call your OB surgeon's office for an official "OK", however, since there may be reasons incorporate in your particular case which demand a more cautious approach.

Question 9

i had retinal degeneration and was advised not to do bungee jump, jogging. should i avoid becoming a taxi driver? vibration of vehicle harmful to eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Driving should be fine.  You want to avoid head jarring activities.

Question 10

is it safe for a person who underwent a back surgery to do bungee jumping?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful!: Bungee jumping isn't what i'd consider a safe sport under any circumstances!  especially if you have any type of hardware in your back (screws, stabilizing rods), those could easily be dislodged or become unstable.  I would strongly recommend that you find another activity that does not involve strong gravitational force.  Bungee jumping could put excessive pressure on your surgical repair.

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A friend of mine had a very bad head injury 4 years ago. cracked skull. after her mri scan (4 years ago), the doctors said everything was fine. we went bungee jumping 2 days ago and she is experiencing pain in her head when bending over. normal?

A member asked:

I'm scheduled to go bungee jumping for charity next week, the company is know to be very safe and never had accident, but what is risk of getting reti?

A member asked:

Is bungee jumping bad for your back?

A member asked:

When is it okay to start running after a microdiscectomy? and how about bungee jumping? could i ever bungee jump again?

A member asked:

Is it safe to bungee jump with a slipped disc?

A member asked:

Have lower back pain, can i do a bungee jumping?

A member asked:

What is risk of getting retinal hermorghage or retinal detachment from bungee jumping ? i have mild myopia

A member asked:

Can i take part in extreme sport like bungee jump just 6 months after emergency c-section?is it safe?

A member asked:

I had retinal degeneration and was advised not to do bungee jump, jogging. should i avoid becoming a taxi driver? vibration of vehicle harmful to eye?

A member asked:

Is it safe for a person who underwent a back surgery to do bungee jumping?

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