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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 tonialpha on Sun, 2008-11-16 - 12:55

When starting exercises for the first time, I found that I would have a seizure.  Once I was used to the exercise  problem, seizures were gone.  Check w/ your doctor.  I run 5 miles a day. I mentally get a breather. I take less medication and my asthma is under control.  I started on the treadmill 10 mins. a day then added 10 min. till I felt confident to go outside.

 It benefits a lot of things!  It takes time.  It took me 2 years and I had to be patient.  I had a friend do it w/ me at least once a week, and I did it by myself with a music in my ears, while walking.  It's a great stimulate while walking!  I find people a lot times that will walk w/ you.  I have met a lot of friends to walk w/. .

If I am tired and overexert,  stressed, changing medication, haven't had enough sleep or my seizures are increasing because I'm not feeling well, I will have a seizures while I'm exercising.  I would lay low that day.

I have lost weight w/  exercise and eating plently of fruits and vegetables.  I have been on all seizure meds. 

Mentally and physically I do a lot better when I am walking or speed walking or even running. 

I had a seizure on a bicycle in Los Angeles. My husband will not let me ride one. 

I run faster than my husband.  I want him to do more running so he can get his  BP down naturally.  I need to eat more carbohydrates to go on the Marathons.  I feel like I am going to collapse.  I love running!  I just started and I am in my 50's!  East Coast has great places to run!

When starting exercises for the first time, I found that I would have a seizure.  Once I was used to the exercise  problem, seizures were gone.  Check w/ your doctor.  I run 5 miles a day. I mentally get a breather. I take less medication and my asthma is under control.  I started on the treadmill 10 mins. a day then added 10 min. till I felt confident to go outside.

 It benefits a lot of things!  It takes time.  It took me 2 years and I had to be patient.  I had a friend do it w/ me at least once a week, and I did it by myself with a music in my ears, while walking.  It's a great stimulate while walking!  I find people a lot times that will walk w/ you.  I have met a lot of friends to walk w/. .

If I am tired and overexert,  stressed, changing medication, haven't had enough sleep or my seizures are increasing because I'm not feeling well, I will have a seizures while I'm exercising.  I would lay low that day.

I have lost weight w/  exercise and eating plently of fruits and vegetables.  I have been on all seizure meds. 

Mentally and physically I do a lot better when I am walking or speed walking or even running. 

I had a seizure on a bicycle in Los Angeles. My husband will not let me ride one. 

I run faster than my husband.  I want him to do more running so he can get his  BP down naturally.  I need to eat more carbohydrates to go on the Marathons.  I feel like I am going to collapse.  I love running!  I just started and I am in my 50's!  East Coast has great places to run!

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by daniesbrwneyes on Thu, 2009-04-30 - 00:46
I failed Gym in high school because every time i take the president test or try to do mile run all them test we have to take I have seizures. They wouldn't pass me or let me out yet they knew I had epilepsy. I can do certian things like weight machines and tread machines but to much can hurt me it seems the very active things. Sometime wonder if we over do things. I think good thing for ones like us is like the ball I was looking into that. It isnt to harsh or hard or maybe yoga.

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by teener on Thu, 2009-04-30 - 08:00

Exercise is goo,d I think too much can be bad though. I would be fine with running or biking, but once I was super tired, and my body was stressed, that's when I would have a seizure. Maybe you just need to know your limit??

All the best, Christine

Exercise is goo,d I think too much can be bad though. I would be fine with running or biking, but once I was super tired, and my body was stressed, that's when I would have a seizure. Maybe you just need to know your limit??

All the best, Christine

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