Sauna + Weightlifting not a good idea lol

[paul_v]

So I went into a dry sauna and hitting the weights and boy was that a mistake. It wasn't the intensity of the seizure but the length (thank the Lord I had my VNS magnet or it would have been a lot worse). The rough part lasted like 60 seconds at the apartment gym. I was able to walk home but I was incoherent for like an hour. I don't think I've never been out of it for so long after a seizure. So my advice...stay away from saunas lol. I think all my meds just sweated out or something or I just got too hot. I've never had an issue with lifting weights though.

 

[CathyAnn31]

Hi Paul-

Thank goodness you had your magnet and were able to walk home. Scary! I think you've given yourself great advice about the sauna. I've read a lot of folks say they are sensitive to hot weather and while it may have been coincidence, you just don't know. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Frink]

I cannot handle heat either. Saunas, hot tubs, hot showers and even summer weather can all increase my seizure activity. Exercise and weight training have not caused any problems.

 

[Nakamova]

Saunas and steam rooms are tough on me. They have triggered any seizures, but I feel like the intense heat can make it hard to breathe. Definitely important to hydrate before and after, and make sure you cool down afterwards before doing anything else.