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71 Can people living with Epilepsy go swimming?

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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.

71 Can people living with Epilepsy go swimming?

It is advised that before a person with Epilepsy goes swimming, they
should consult their doctor. When a person with Epilepsy does go
swimming, they should not do it alone (common water-safety advice for
everyone). It is also recommended that swimming be done in a supervised
pool rather than beaches, lakes, or rivers.

 

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