Former NFL player dies in shower...

[Cint]

A former Denver Broncos player dies home alone. He suffered from seizures since retiring. Demaryius Thomas was only 33 years of age.

So sad.

 

[Nakamova]

Yes, very sad. Folks in the NFL take a LOT of hits to the head...

 

[XxBlaqkxX]

It's always sad to hear when someone passes away like that

 

[Porkette]

Hi Cint,
I never realized he had seizures. I have the same problem as he did and often I would have seizures while
in the shower. My neuro told me the hot water was firing up the neurons and that is what would trigger a seizure.

I know Alan Faneca who used to play for the NY Jets and is now playing for the Arizonia Cardinals also has epilepsy
he's had it since he was a kid in his teens.

Thank for sharing the info and I wish you only the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue

 

[Cint]

Hi Cint,
I never realized he had seizures. I have the same problem as he did and often I would have seizures while
in the shower. My neuro told me the hot water was firing up the neurons and that is what would trigger a seizure.

I know Alan Faneca who used to play for the NY Jets and is now playing for the Arizonia Cardinals also has epilepsy
he's had it since he was a kid in his teens.

Thank for sharing the info and I wish you only the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue

D.T. didn't start having seizures until he retired from the NFL. Even so, 33 is too young.

I had my first tonic/clonic while stepping out of the shower, and when I fell I landed on the hot water lever and was lying in the tub. I suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns on my right arm and back. Was in the hospital for 2 months (back in 1980).

The shower (and kitchen) can be a dangerous place for those with E.