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Working out and Seizures
Wed, 06/18/2008 - 20:29Hi,
I was wondering if anybody had a problem like me where they only really have seizures when working out, and usually not that often. I have several test with several doctors but nothing has come up, just wanted to know if anyone esle was getting anywhere. I am on zonegram but it doesnt seem to be working well.
Thanks
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Re: Working out and Seizures
Submitted by woodland on Mon, 2008-06-23 - 09:03
I had the same issue in High School when I began lifting weights. I had an increased frequency of seizure activity after starting the weight lifting program. Once I stopped the heavy weight lifting (changed from "bulking up" to simply "toning"), the seizure activity went away. The way that it was described to me, everytime that their is a "strain" involved in a movement, the blood vessels are being restricted resulting in a decreased amount of blood/O2 making it to the brain. Also, remember to exhale when lifting as opposed to holding your breath like many do. For me, it came right down to the fact that decreasing the amount of oxygen resulted in seizure activitiy. Everyone may have a different reaction but this is what I found out about my particular experience with weight lifting, lack of oxygen.
Steven
I had the same issue in High School when I began lifting weights. I had an increased frequency of seizure activity after starting the weight lifting program. Once I stopped the heavy weight lifting (changed from "bulking up" to simply "toning"), the seizure activity went away. The way that it was described to me, everytime that their is a "strain" involved in a movement, the blood vessels are being restricted resulting in a decreased amount of blood/O2 making it to the brain. Also, remember to exhale when lifting as opposed to holding your breath like many do. For me, it came right down to the fact that decreasing the amount of oxygen resulted in seizure activitiy. Everyone may have a different reaction but this is what I found out about my particular experience with weight lifting, lack of oxygen.
Steven
Re: Working out and Seizures
Submitted by belimawr on Fri, 2008-06-20 - 00:11
Nope, but you might try taking a b-complex and try slowing down. B complex helps a lot for me, with blackouts. I have weightlifted since 1988, heavy since 1991. It helps me with mood and insulin reactions, flattens things out.
But I did during a time of serious reactions ,titrate back to just a half hour, under Drs suggestion. The insulin reactions improved and were much more controllable. You might try reducing length of time and seeing how it works. Increase your veggies and vitamins, try even with increasing meat-b12 helps bipolar for example. Then , see what happens.
Nope, but you might try taking a b-complex and try slowing down. B complex helps a lot for me, with blackouts. I have weightlifted since 1988, heavy since 1991. It helps me with mood and insulin reactions, flattens things out.
But I did during a time of serious reactions ,titrate back to just a half hour, under Drs suggestion. The insulin reactions improved and were much more controllable. You might try reducing length of time and seeing how it works. Increase your veggies and vitamins, try even with increasing meat-b12 helps bipolar for example. Then , see what happens.