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Can exercise induce seizures?

Sun, 11/16/2008 - 07:00
All the doctors disagree with me because of the research out there but I gave up running last June because I had a seizure while running. I suddenly collapsed, right before I was going to cross a busy street. The doctors argue that aerobic exercise is especially good for epileptics because it normally relieves stress and depression. I agree with this but I want to be safe when getting back into it again. Once I had a small seizure on a bicycle as well. What does everyone else think? Have you had similar experiences?

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Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by jerrie on Fri, 2009-09-11 - 18:17

Though I wonder if biking is that safe! When my children were small we lived in a college town and even then the bikers were crazy fast,I  had to carefully watch my little ones -when looking to buy a bike this summer, and trying it out, the store owner knowing my problem suggested being really careful on bike trails as people go so fast. it may sound laughable to some, but I think you could have a really bad accident if you had to swerve or stop suddenly-even on the nature trails hereI keep my ears tuned for the sound of a bike going fast from around some corner-sorry you Yuppies out there but you know who you are! Just saying everybody be safe out there if the deck is stacked a little against you like it is for me!

Though I wonder if biking is that safe! When my children were small we lived in a college town and even then the bikers were crazy fast,I  had to carefully watch my little ones -when looking to buy a bike this summer, and trying it out, the store owner knowing my problem suggested being really careful on bike trails as people go so fast. it may sound laughable to some, but I think you could have a really bad accident if you had to swerve or stop suddenly-even on the nature trails hereI keep my ears tuned for the sound of a bike going fast from around some corner-sorry you Yuppies out there but you know who you are! Just saying everybody be safe out there if the deck is stacked a little against you like it is for me!

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by brainwarp on Sun, 2008-11-16 - 11:31
I have not personally had that experience, but I know that exercise can induce seizures in some people. I once saw a video of a man who ran on a treadmill and had a seizure.

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by xgi on Sun, 2008-11-16 - 12:32

I bike long distance with epilepsy. I have had a couple sezuires while riding my bike. Most time when I do is when I'm at the end of a long run and it takes me a few to get my body back out of overdrive. I might have a small sezuire but I can handle it.

What use to frighten me was grand mal sez's while riding in heavy traffic. However now I have my sezuires under control pretty well.

 I had a sezuire while lifting weights three years ago. That left a mark.......x

I bike long distance with epilepsy. I have had a couple sezuires while riding my bike. Most time when I do is when I'm at the end of a long run and it takes me a few to get my body back out of overdrive. I might have a small sezuire but I can handle it.

What use to frighten me was grand mal sez's while riding in heavy traffic. However now I have my sezuires under control pretty well.

 I had a sezuire while lifting weights three years ago. That left a mark.......x

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