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October 24, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

What time I fell with My Epilepsy was whether it was after a big seizure or got overdosed on medication

October 25, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You might want to consider something like a wheelchair if you have that happen quite often. I experience fatigue and weakness in my legs. As well as coordination. It scares the hell out of me on what might happen if Iโ€™m away from home.

October 24, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I fall a lot. I assume that it is dyspraxia secondary to the autism spectrum disorder. The last time it happened was in late July, when I was running across the street. When I stood up I knew it was more than road rash. I walked to the ER, where they did some xrays and told me that I had fractured my right elbow and left wrist. I had a problem with the bandaging so 2 weeks later I went to a second ER so they could reset them if needed. Interestingly UMC (ER) saw no fractures at all. An orthopedist later told me that I only had a hairline fracture of the elbow. The hand surgeon said that I only had a sprained wrist.

So I fall so much, usually in the street because one had better rush while jaywalkin ('jayrunning' in my case) I try to cover for it so I don't have to embarrass myself. Another reason that I fall is that I don't always watch in front of me, but the sidewalk is rarely flat. Of course I always fall when I have seizures. Maybe I am just clumsy.

October 24, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have fallen as well when I have lost my balance while walking.
Unfortunately, the floor won.... ๐Ÿ˜† lol

October 24, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

Have you experienced frequent falls since your epilepsy diagnosis?

Yes, many people with epilepsy experience frequent falls, and you're not alone in this. Falls are a common concern, especially with certain types of seizures.

Types of seizures that commonly cause falls include:

* Atonic seizures (drop attacks) - where muscles Show Full Answer

Have you experienced frequent falls since your epilepsy diagnosis?

Yes, many people with epilepsy experience frequent falls, and you're not alone in this. Falls are a common concern, especially with certain types of seizures.

Types of seizures that commonly cause falls include:

* Atonic seizures (drop attacks) - where muscles suddenly go limp causing you to collapse
* Tonic seizures - where body stiffness can cause you to fall over
* Tonic-clonic seizures - which can also lead to falling
* Myoclonic seizures - quick muscle jerks that can throw you off balance

Members of MyEpilepsyTeam have shared similar experiences. One member said, "I wear a helmet and occasionally knee pads, but lately I've been having drop attacks where I fall backward."

Another member described: "Most of the time, I hit something on the way down. At work, I hit a drinking fountain, and at home, I put a big hole in my wall."

It's good that you have a button to push for help. Other safety measures that members have found helpful include wearing helmets, using knee pads, padding furniture corners, and doing home safety checks.

Talk with your healthcare provider about your falls - they may be able to adjust your medications or suggest additional safety strategies to help reduce your fall risk.

October 24, 2025

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