I agree, you should NOT let Epilespy ruin your life!!! But, If your seizures are not under control, I would say skip the pool until they are : OR, like you said, make sure someone is with you if you decide to go! I go all the time and agree, It is a great way to relax. Thanks, I'm so glad you agree with me. I do agree that I should probably wait until I'm on meds and it's under control, but it could be months until it gets all straightened out as I've said, the process is taking a very long time.
Also, I've heard TLE is very hard to control, so it could be that it's never fully under control. I am itching to go swimming and cannot wait any longer!
Thanks again for the reply. Yeah, definitely be careful until you have adjusted to any new meds. It's a give and take. I too was diagnosed TLE as an adult. When I was first diagnosed, I had to put off driving for a while until I'd been on Keppra for several weeks. Now, years later, it's odd to think I ever considered that my options were limited. I go and go. I'm not stupid; I have to make sure I sleep enough and keep caffeine reasonable. But epilepsy has remained a tiny footnote on my life.
I was diagnosed with Epilepsy in I am a competitive triathlete. I've found that as long as you notify the lifeguard before you go into the pool, it really isn't a big deal. I did have a seizure in the pool once, but it was when I was changing meds. I usually have trouble when I do that. I go to the same pool all the time, and the lifeguard always knew it was a possibility. Being a lifeguard is a pretty boring job just sitting there, so I think some of them are looking for some action anyway :.
If you are with friends, just let them know what they need to do in case of a seizure. I swim a 2. I refuse to sit home for the rest of my life waiting for my next seizure.
Not going to happen. I agree with the others. Epilepsy should not rule your life, but on the other hand, you DO have to be careful. Don't go swimmiung alone. Take a friend and make sure they know how to deliver first aid. He or she should be removed from the water as quickly as possible with the head in this position. Once on dry land, he should be examined and, if he is not breathing, artificial respiration should be begun at once.
Anyone who has a seizure in water should be taken to an emergency room for a careful medical checkup, even if he or she appears to be fully recovered afterwards.
Heart or lung damage from ingestion of water is a possible hazard in such cases. I've had one routine EEG so far. My seizure was 4 months ago, and I'm only now getting the results from that EEG and getting things moving to have the sleep deprivation EEG They didn't even call me when they received my results.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with your neurologist? Sorry, I'm just ranting now. I agree. As long as there are lifeguards and people around who know about my seizures, I'm sure I'd be fine. I would be extra careful of course. For example, if I have aura's the day before, i'm obviously not going to go swimming for a little while You should be much more agressive with your neurologist in getting you tested and diagnosed it is outrageous that it is taking this long.
I would suggest getting a second opinion ASAP this isnt something you want to wait 4 months to be diagnosed or put on meds. I too agree that if you take the proper percautions you should be able to swim with a friend who knows the signs and symptoms of a siezure.
I am an avided horseback rider and have never been told to stop riding just to wear my helmet and i know its different being in the water just becareful. It is a once in a lifetime thing and will give you tons of information.
I don't disagree with you, but do your friends know what to look for as far as your seizures go? Seizing in water can take away a life quite silently and unnoticed. Even if there are lifeguards, I've never trusted them to save my life because there are too many distractions for them.
I am only in the water if my two closest friends are there who know what to look for when I start seizing. That is why it is so important for our lifeguards for hire to know all of the possible symtoms of a seizure. Most importantly they must always be prepared for anything that they come across while lifeguarding.
These are thing to look out for. NOTE: Not all seizure victims shake. Some may be completely still, but seizing all the same.
How to React:. The first thing a lifeguard for hire does to the seizing person is simply lay them down and move everything by their head away. You do not want them to have a spasm and hit their head on something hard, busting it open. You want to lay them down if they are in a position where they may fall and hurt themselves. If you can safely, cradle their head if they are laying on cement or a hard surface, so they do not hurt themselves on the ground. Although we do advise to always call EMS just to be safe, if there is a person that is seizing that has a long history of having seizures, many people would not want the hospital bills if it is something they are faced with a lot.
With that being said, if they seize for more than five minutes EMS needs to be called right away. If they stop breathing during their seizure you must administer CPR right away, and call if you have not already. If the person comes to at any point during the situation, just make sure that they are comfortable.
Swimming is not the only sport you can do with epilepsy. There are many other ways of exercising which can also be practiced if you have seizures - read our blogs on tennis and golf to learn more. People with Epilepsy. Healthcare Professionals. About Epilepsy. Managing your condition. Epsy Community. July 12,
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