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Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs), made worse by scuba diving
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs), made worse by scuba diving
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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A 50-year old asked:
Can you tell me about suffering from involuntary jerking of limbs/seizure like symptoms from anxiety?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you tell me what to expect with someone who has suffered from involuntary jerking of limbs/seizure like symptoms from anxiety?
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A 25-year old asked:
Idk how I know but sometimes, when I am sleeping I feel my body or limbs shake like I am having seizure. I can't stop it or wake up. What is happening?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Hello. The other night I think I may have had a hypoglycemic seizure. I couldn't control my limbs. Should I havesoughtmedattention?
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A 30-year old female asked about a female:
1mo baby moves erratically side by side while asleep, bending and extending limbs, eyes moving, and kinda whimpering. Could this be seizures? Scared
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A female asked:
After waking to go to my baby I blacked out, fell down, and limbs began to shake uncontrollably. Low blood pressure or seizure? Has happened before.
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A member asked:
I have an avm over my primary and secondary motor cortex focal seizures to right upper extremities didn't show on EEG . Why not?
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A 48-year old asked:
What to do if I am going to a beach and will also be doing scuba diving and snorkelling, is there anything I should be aware of?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is it dangerous to get on a plane after scuba diving?
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A 30-year old asked:
How does the respiratory system works with scuba diving?
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A 32-year old asked:
How soon after scuba diving is it safe to go on a flight?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I what to try Scuba diving but I got asthma can I still try it?
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A 46-year old asked:
Has anyone got experience of scuba diving with epilepsy?
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A member asked:
Can people with seafood allergies go scuba diving?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is it safe to perform the valsalva maneuver while scuba diving?
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A male asked about a 24-year old male:
Can an obese person (151kg , 1.85 m ) with controlled hypertention do scuba diving?
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A member asked:
I was scuba diving and i equalized my ears and now I am feeling this pain. Should i dive tomorrow and what might i be experiencing?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it safe for someone with a blood disorder g6pd deficiency go scuba diving?
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A male asked:
I get an operation in my knee. Pieces of my meniscus will be removed. Whenn will i be able to scuba-dive?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I went scuba diving for the first time a few hours ago. I'm exhausted and have shortness of breath. No particular pain, just discomfort. Is it normal?
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A 21-year old asked:
What is the likelihood that scuba diving (or flying) brings on a vertigo attack?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long should I wait to go scuba diving after smoking marijuana?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you tell me if i could scuba dive, or snorkel, if I have a heart murmur?
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A 25-year old male asked:
How is it that my brother can scuba dive over 30 meters and i can't get passed 2m, my ears can't take the pressure. Is it something you get used to?
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A 63-year old male asked:
Pls.seeHX.PCP did blood and Creatine was 1.3-1.4. Wants a Ultr.Snd on kidneys. I am active.Scuba dive weekly. Should I worry abt this?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can you scuba dive with interstitial lung disease?
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A member asked:
My period is 4 days late. I'm 16 years old. I have to go on a trip where I'll be going scuba diving. Is there any way to induce my period?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I had Covid-19 in December 20. I had all of the typical symptoms,including a high fever for almost 2 weeks straight,chest pains,etc. Every now and then I get mild pains in my chest,especially when I am tired. My question is can I scuba dive safely?
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A 42-year old asked:
How can I equalize my ears for scuba diving?
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A 49-year old asked:
What is the relationship between nitrogen and scuba diving & submarines?
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