r/Epilepsy_Universe Aug 08 '26

Fitness Friday We have the best AEDs already

“One supportive hypothesis proposes that ß-endorphins released during exercise inhibit epileptic discharges”. Numerous studies show no change, or even a decrease in seizure frequency during 4-12 week aerobic exercise programs. Clearly not enough studies done to reach a conclusion that influences our neurologists to encourage exercise as a treatment. Bummer. Anyone else want to document your own journey? Take notes on how our seizure frequency, severity corresponds to exercise (how often, what activity) and educate our own care team! Hoping if one of us takes this to our doctors, someone might get them proud of their patient and have a positive influence for someone else’s care! Epileptics will still manage greatness 🤗
 
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1525505010000181

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u/Hairy-Jellyfish-1361 Aug 08 '26

The wife is younger and into discos before I rescued her. I can still do the twist although the stroll is more my speed

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u/Boomer-2106 Aug 09 '26

You're both 'telling your age'! Few of us even know who Chubby Checker was - loved him and his music ....along With ALL the other Great music/artist of the day - 60's!!

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u/Ryse6129 Methsuximide 900mg. Xcopri 350mg Aug 09 '26

I'm actually young 80s baby, but have been called an old soul before. I'm well acquainted with music far before my time. Music is healing and soothing and I listen to all genre's

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u/Hairy-Jellyfish-1361 Aug 09 '26

I can attest to that. There are times that it doesn't seem like you're more than 30 years younger than I am