are wheelchairs good for epilepsy ?

[Lovinghorses]

Is wheelchair for me even though I can do somethings without a wheelchair?

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi

Some people with epilepsy use wheelchairs if they also have difficulty walking. Having epilepsy should not be a barrier to using a wheelchair if you need one. And we have information on seizure first aid for someone using a wheelchair here: epilepsy.org.uk/info/firstaid/what-to-do

I hope you hear from others on this platform, as sharing information and experiences can be a good idea. Can I just check you also know about our other services?

We have our virtual support groups epilepsy.org.uk/virtual-groups. We have our forum4e online community forum.epilepsy.org.uk/, and we are on facebook facebook.com/epilepsyaction and twitter twitter.com/epilepsyaction.

Finally, please feel free to contact our helpline team. You can either email [e-mail] or phone the Epilepsy Action Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. Our helpline is open Monday to Tuesday 8.30am until 700pm, Wednesday to Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm and Saturday 10.00am until 4.00pm.

Regards

Jess

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team

[JDQuinn75]

I’ve wondered the same myself. I actually put a post up a few years ago asking the same question. I guess if you feel like a wheelchair would help you then go for it and get fitted for one that would be comfortable for you while you are in it. I would only consider using a rigid wheelchair do to the fact they are not as heavy as a fold up wheelchair. They are more expensive but worth the investment.