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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 Kenny782 on Fri, 2010-01-22 - 18:27

I have had partials more than a few times exercising.
I work out at home and I don't go crazy.
I try to take it slow and not push myself too hard.
And I usually keep them to about 30 minutes.

I never had a grand mal seizure while working out but I've come damn close a few times.
I could feel them building but I would lay on the floor for a while and it would pass.
Though I did have one once about a half hour after I finished.

I have had partials more than a few times exercising.
I work out at home and I don't go crazy.
I try to take it slow and not push myself too hard.
And I usually keep them to about 30 minutes.

I never had a grand mal seizure while working out but I've come damn close a few times.
I could feel them building but I would lay on the floor for a while and it would pass.
Though I did have one once about a half hour after I finished.

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by KarlaRae on Sun, 2010-01-24 - 21:22

My neurologist has warned me about exercising too hard or too much.  He told me not to live on a couch, but don't overdo....I do a lot of walking and do fine with it  However, after a major snow storm I helped my husband shovel snow for 2 hours and ended up having a seizure.  Everybody is different, so finding that "perfect" amount and type of exercise is somewhat trial and error.  Good luck. 

My neurologist has warned me about exercising too hard or too much.  He told me not to live on a couch, but don't overdo....I do a lot of walking and do fine with it  However, after a major snow storm I helped my husband shovel snow for 2 hours and ended up having a seizure.  Everybody is different, so finding that "perfect" amount and type of exercise is somewhat trial and error.  Good luck. 

Re: Can exercise induce seizures?

Submitted by jojocarter on Sun, 2010-01-24 - 22:49

I'm so glad I found this forum.  My 18 year old son has had E since he was 14.  He initially had three GM seizures within 6 months while playing video games.  He then went on meds and was seizure free for a few years until July.  Since then, he has been having CPS about once a month.  He has played competitive soccer all his life and just in the last few months has been having seizures in the first 15 minutes of a game.  He now warms up before hand and that seems to be working.  however, after having just got back from spending A week at an epilepsy clinic we found out his seizures are caused by having focal cortical dysplasia.

Additionally, they did an echocardiogram and had him wear a cardiac halter monitor for 24 hours.  Everything came back fine with his heart, but they are concerned about the exercise causing him seizures.  They said about three out of a thousand people can have a serious complication.

 Has anyone heard of this before?  Would appreciate any feedback.

 

I'm so glad I found this forum.  My 18 year old son has had E since he was 14.  He initially had three GM seizures within 6 months while playing video games.  He then went on meds and was seizure free for a few years until July.  Since then, he has been having CPS about once a month.  He has played competitive soccer all his life and just in the last few months has been having seizures in the first 15 minutes of a game.  He now warms up before hand and that seems to be working.  however, after having just got back from spending A week at an epilepsy clinic we found out his seizures are caused by having focal cortical dysplasia.

Additionally, they did an echocardiogram and had him wear a cardiac halter monitor for 24 hours.  Everything came back fine with his heart, but they are concerned about the exercise causing him seizures.  They said about three out of a thousand people can have a serious complication.

 Has anyone heard of this before?  Would appreciate any feedback.

 

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