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Can Adrenaline cause seizures?

Mon, 04/19/2010 - 11:19
Topic: Men With Epilepsy
I was wondering if anybody else has had issues with seizures while playing sports when their adrenaline is pumping. I had a seizure at my fist softball game of the season last week and it has been almost since last summer when I had a seizure that was also at a softball game? My first thought was because I was dehydrated but this time we had just started playing and I had plenty to drink all day. I am wondering if adrenaline has anything to do with my seizures during softball, I don't play any other team sports so I don't have any other times where I have my adrenaline pumping or a little anxiety. Anybody else have any experience with something similar t this, what are your thoughts?

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Re: Can Adrenaline cause seizures?

Submitted by Leanne Barsby on Thu, 2012-06-21 - 09:39

Cardiologist prescribed this after he diagnosed me with an adrenaline disorder.

I produce twice as much adrenaline as a normal person therefore my heart is at risk for damage.

Problem solved, no cure only management for the rest of my life. I now have my drivers licence back after passing a stress test. I take my meds 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon and night, half a 50mg tablet

Cardiologist prescribed this after he diagnosed me with an adrenaline disorder.

I produce twice as much adrenaline as a normal person therefore my heart is at risk for damage.

Problem solved, no cure only management for the rest of my life. I now have my drivers licence back after passing a stress test. I take my meds 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon and night, half a 50mg tablet

Re: Can Adrenaline cause seizures?

Submitted by brad-bruce@sbcglobal.net on Mon, 2012-12-10 - 00:26

My son seems to have nearly identical symptoms as some of you.  Seizures are always brought on by sports and gym class.  Not the excercise component, because it is often within the first 30 seconds of soccer games.  Adrenaline seems to always be involved.  What specific adrenaline disorder were you diagnosed with, and what beta blocker are you taking?

Thanks

My son seems to have nearly identical symptoms as some of you.  Seizures are always brought on by sports and gym class.  Not the excercise component, because it is often within the first 30 seconds of soccer games.  Adrenaline seems to always be involved.  What specific adrenaline disorder were you diagnosed with, and what beta blocker are you taking?

Thanks

Re: Can Adrenaline cause seizures?

Submitted by bad03xtreme on Mon, 2013-06-10 - 08:02
Brad, I have not played any sports over the past few years due to a torn ACL. I have since had some simple partial seizures so I am thinking the adrenaline is causing the seizures but I wouldn't be surprised if it was a trigger. Good luck with your son, I hope you find something that can help him!

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