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Can I do boxing with epilepsy?

New postby bsoates on Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:58 pm

Hello,
I am a nineteen year old male interested in competing in amateur boxing. Three years ago, I had two tonic clonic seizures from unknown causes and was diagnosed with epilepsy. I had many neurological tests done and it was determined that my seizures were NOT a result of a head injury (my EEG tests were also normal). Without any hesitation, I was allowed to continue playing football for the rest of my high school career. Since my seizures, I have been put on Keppra and have been completely seizure free. My question is whether or not it would be alright for me to compete in amateur boxing; more specifically, is there any evidence that blows to the head/concussions could aggravate my disorder or make it worse?
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Re: Can I do boxing with epilepsy?

New postby bsoates on Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:35 pm

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