Justin Fields apparently has a form of epilepsy

[SteelersPride]

 

[Judge Fudge]

Shouldn't be a problem. Talent is Talent.

Height or some health problems that can be outgrown should never EVER be more of a factor than talent.

Seen it on more than one occasion

 

[Southieinnc]

Concussion and Epilepsy: What is the Link? - Practical Neurology

Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury are at increased risk for developing seizures. Here's an update to the current evidence and implications for monitoring.Insights from G. Alexander Hishaw, MD

practicalneurology.com

 

[gob]

Crazy that he could keep this quiet while being at schools like OSU and Georgia.

 

[wazzu31]

He’s fine. But in a way it is good because he can’t follow in Haskins foot steps because he definitely shouldn’t be intoxicated in a titty bar that late.

 

[jarntt]

You just know the moron fans in Seattle are going to be flashing strobe lights all game long if SF takes him...

 

[Southieinnc]

You just know the moron fans in Seattle are going to be flashing strobe lights all game long if SF takes him...

Hmmmmmmm

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

You just know the moron fans in Seattle are going to be flashing strobe lights all game long if SF takes him...

Meanwhile at Lumen Field in Seattle:

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Concussion and Epilepsy: What is the Link? - Practical Neurology

Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury are at increased risk for developing seizures. Here's an update to the current evidence and implications for monitoring.Insights from G. Alexander Hishaw, MD

practicalneurology.com

My son is epileptic. More or less uncontrolled although he has had a good run lately.

Nothing to do with concussions in his case.

But the numerous tumbles he has had over the years have no doubt delivered more than a few concussions.

Fell in tub, knocked faucet off wall with back of head.
Fell out of shower, perfect 1 point landing on his chin, pulverizing 3 molars.
Fell in back yard, backwards down rock steps, landing head first on back of head.
Fell off sidewalk onto pavement, banging right ear very hard.

Many more instances. He usually falls limply though so it's a bit like being asleep in the back seat during a car wreck.

No doubt though repeated concussions fuck up the brain so who knows if there is a connection the other way.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

You just know the moron fans in Seattle are going to be flashing strobe lights all game long if SF takes him...

We used to have a Nintendo and my son would get fucked up by Tetris or Weltris, anything that flashed.

Good in a way since we never had to upgrade past a regular Nintendo... we gave it away.

 

[Southieinnc]

My son is epileptic. More or less uncontrolled although he has had a good run lately.

Nothing to do with concussions in his case.

But the numerous tumbles he has had over the years have no doubt delivered more than a few concussions.

Fell in tub, knocked faucet off wall with back of head.
Fell out of shower, perfect 1 point landing on his chin, pulverizing 3 molars.
Fell in back yard, backwards down rock steps, landing head first on back of head.
Fell off sidewalk onto pavement, banging right ear very hard.

Many more instances. He usually falls limply though so it's a bit like being asleep in the back seat during a car wreck.

No doubt though repeated concussions fuck up the brain so who knows if there is a connection the other way.

Sorry your son has to deal with this. Hopefully he will get better as he gets older.
TBI can cause seizures. Not sure if it is epileptic seizures but there is a link.
Seems like most are worried if Fields will have a seizure in a big game. In his case that seems archaic.
If he were to get a few concussions, that would not be good. You'd hate to draft a kid who has to retire in his 2nd year or whatever.
Best wishes for your son!

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Sorry your son has to deal with this. Hopefully he will get better as he gets older.
TBI can cause seizures. Not sure if it is epileptic seizures but there is a link.
Seems like most are worried if Fields will have a seizure in a big game. In his case that seems archaic.
If he were to get a few concussions, that would not be good. You'd hate to draft a kid who has to retire in his 2nd year or whatever.
Best wishes for your son!

Thanks. He is 41 and still has the issues.

If somebody drops with a seizure on the field, it would look really bad to the others on the field, but not likely to harm the player. He wouldn't be calling quick breaking plays for a while though, it fucks up your circuits for an hour or so, you don't usually snap back 100%.

 

[SteelersPride]

Concussion and Epilepsy: What is the Link? - Practical Neurology

Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury are at increased risk for developing seizures. Here's an update to the current evidence and implications for monitoring.Insights from G. Alexander Hishaw, MD

practicalneurology.com

Alen faneca had it, as did somewhere for the pats right??

 

[jarntt]

We used to have a Nintendo and my son would get fucked up by Tetris or Weltris, anything that flashed.

Good in a way since we never had to upgrade past a regular Nintendo... we gave it away.

It's a scary thought

 

[Kevin12773]

Am I wrong in thinking with HIPA laws this shit shouldn’t be public unless Fields puts it out there?

 

[gob]

Am I wrong in thinking with HIPA laws this shit shouldn’t be public unless Fields puts it out there?

I believe he did

 

[Southieinnc]

Alen faneca had it, as did somewhere for the pats right??

I don't recall a Pat with epilepsy.
My only concern with taking a QB with epilepsy would be a docter giving advice to retire in his 2nd season after a hit to the head.
All of the top QB's are risky this year. Not sure this should be a deciding factor.....

 

[dtgold88]

Alen faneca had it, as did somewhere for the pats right??

Both the Barber Bros. as well.

 

[dtgold88]

Had seizures as a kid. Daily until age 16 when I had surgery to correct it. Had a few after surgery but was either heat stroke or not properly taking medication. Haven't had one since 1990 (at some kind of carnival at an event at OSU, ironically)

Wife has been running a nonprofit the last 5 years mostly to promote epilepsy awareness and helping those with epilepsy live better. They have events, support groups (done virtually), etc. If anyone wants more information about her organization for a friend, family member, etc. feel free to private message me.

 

[dtgold88]

Thanks. He is 41 and still has the issues.

If somebody drops with a seizure on the field, it would look really bad to the others on the field, but not likely to harm the player. He wouldn't be calling quick breaking plays for a while though, it fucks up your circuits for an hour or so, you don't usually snap back 100%.

Right...those kind definitely do mess with you for a bit. Haven't seen if he had the kind where one falls down (the type most think about when they hear about seizures) or if he has a different type (one term is Petit Mal seizures) where those around you might not even know you had one.