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Posted : April 14, 2007
I am 51 and have recently suffered a minor stroke. All sensations returned after approx. 48hours. I also suffer from Parkinsons Disease and following approval from my neurologist have continued to enjoy diving.
I am at present taking daily doses of aspirin, persantin and simvastatin as well as ropinirole for Parkinsons.
What are my chances of continuing to dive?

Posted : April 25, 2007
WE will need to see you to assess your Parkinsons as well as getting a neuro map to see where there are any deficiencies.
So if you were in a bad way theres always Scuba Trust
02078064028 for an appt in London
Dr O

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