| I have recently had a tumor removed from a nerve that was giving me major leg pains, I never had the pins and needles or numbness though.
I was prescribed Co-Codomol, Dihydrocodeine, Diclofenac (plus others i tried with little effect).
I explained to all the Dr's and consultants that i dived and none of them had a problem with me diving, providing i had not just taken the medication (a couple of hours before was fine). as some of the medication can make some people drowsy, however i had no such side affects, otherwise i wouldn't of dreamed of diving.
For me, diving even helped relieve my pain for a short time, as you are gently exercising the muscles whilst you are finning.
My main concern would be the pins and needles/numbness you have, so talk to your Dr again, if he thinks it may help then try and get yourself into a pool first to see how you go on. |