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How Has Epilepsy Impacted Your Fitness?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

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

October 14, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Absolutely. Before my seizures were controlled by medication I was afraid to walk alone which is my primary form of fitness. Now I have a treadmill.

October 14, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Having to know how much stress my body can handle along with what types of exercises are safe.

October 14, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
Epilepsy never effected my fitness. I played every sport in the books when I was younger. When I had a seizure I’d be out for a few minutes but then I’d be right back to playing and could play just as good as before the seizure.

October 14, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Epilepsy never affected my fitness. I'm always ready to go. I just tired quickly if I'm running. Whenever I get the chance, I always play a sport I like. I ride a bike at least 5 days a week while delivering food.

October 15, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

A inconvenience but not a prob with my fitness and such etc, ok with.

October 17, 2023

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