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It all depends on how what your body is capable of handling. Start with mild exercises like walking , then slowly increase the exercise and see what your body can endure. Keep increasing until you… read more
My question today is quite simple. How can I continue doing sports and not have seizures? I want to stay in good shape which started requiring some exercises with small weights/ dumbbells
However I noticed that some time after I work out I have seizures… what is the way to find out how much I can exercise without provoking my seizures? Any ideas on that?
Hi Tanya. Exercising for me is one of the few things I do routinely to keep my mind off of my epilepsy. It took me a while to come out of denial to realize I could no longer do the level of exercise… read more
I used to be very athletic, participating in races every year. Then having pneumonia for 2 months and then being unemployed for 8 and focusing on finding a job and with the diagnosis, everything was put on pause. I was surprised when my doctor told me at my annual physical that I have severely low good cholesterol that I could have heart issues and have to increase my activity and adjust my diet immediately. I'm starting work out videos again, but I'm not cleared to drive so can't get to a… read more
A inconvenience but not a prob with my fitness and such etc, ok with.
I get plenty of sleep.
Attempt to help others. I like to be the dog of the team🐕🦺
I went grocery shopping! GREAT weather.
My guess Your son treats You like that because he is afraid something bad may happen to You. Remember not many people are as lucky as You are to have someone looking out for Yourself. I understand… read more
Should be fine, I have a really low appetite so my doctor suggested smoothies with protein powder so I can get more nutrients.
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I didn’t read on everyone else’s answers, but I know from personal experience
I have done the Vertigo exercises for myself and can say from my Experience Only. They… read more
I do take walks once in a while, they are good for me to do, some ave 4 tenths of a mile and some 2.9 one way, 5.9 round trip, I do not mind doing that, it helps me stay in ok health, my opinion
never got sick. I've taken more medicine now in the past 1.5 years than my whole life. A friend asked me if any element of epilepsy is something that can be managed with adjustments in diet and exercise. I guess I already feel pretty healthy, but I'm sure there is more out there. What do you do?
I was healthy as well for 17 years. I am now on 2 medications, but my doses are both on the high end. I have never really had side effects from my medications except sleepiness for a few days after… read more
Been thinking of trying it to help with weight loss alongside exercise and healthy eating but worried it might affect my seizures
Didnt drink pop for a year switched to coffee