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Water sports can be enjoyed by people with epilepsy whose seizures are well controlled. If you are still having seizures, some water sports could be hazardous and are best avoided.

The basic rule with all water sports is never to go on your own, and make sure your companion knows about your epilepsy and how to rescue you if necessary. Life jackets are essential at all times when there is a danger of falling into the water. Water sports

The Epilepsy Helpline may have further details on individual water sports. You can contact us using the Email Helpline or freephone 0808 800 5050 (UK).

 

July 2006

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