How many of us love going to amusement parks on here? Are there any rides you do not ride/can not ride because you thikn they may cause you to have a seizure?

That is a good question. I have been thinking about taking my son to a theme park but have been concerned too if it is okay. I wonder if I should?

Do not worry too much. Taking him to an amusement park will do him some good but first you have to take some precautions such as:

1.  Consulting your child’s doctor as to how he currently is.
2.  Updating your child’s medical alert information bracelet.
3.  Acquaint yourself with the lay-out of the theme park such as where the first-aid station is.
4.  Know which rides are safe-enough for him and for you.

So on and so forth…. have fun!

It depends upon what triggers a person’s seizures.  You certainly should speak with your doctor before going on any rides, just to be safe.

In addition, you might use the idea a friend gave to me:  Write with a Sharpie marker on your child’s arm where it is just barely visible.  “Epileptic”  That way, if something happens the emergency personnel will immediately know what his medical issues are.  In addition, out-of-sight near that word, write your cell phone number.  No one would see it in passing, but in an emergency if you were not with him, the emergency responders could call you.

I think Ramona’s advice is excellent for children, teens or adults who have epilepsy.  For the most part, I don’t think you need to worry about going to an amusement park.  I don’t know why, but it has been my experience that most people who have attacks do not have them when they are doing something like that.

It’s good to hear that people living with epilepsy can enjoy things like amusement parks. I would have thought it is safer in the daytime though, avoiding the flashing lights. I have two children, with only the youngest affected this way. I was worrying we would have to give up whole family days out.