Boxing after aneurysm

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Comment by Tony Perricone on February 15, 2013 at 1:17am

I can not imagine having a brain aneurysm and getting hit in the head lightly or otherwise would be a good idea.  The workout part may be fine as long as no heavy weights are involved. But getting any head blows should probably be ruled out.

Comment by Colleen on February 9, 2013 at 7:20pm

Also, I think this is why your surgeon gave you the answer he did Jim...because it keeps his liability out of it...perhaps you can find a different sport...I think John is right, this can be very dangerous, if you were to get hit in the head and/or fall and hit your head...~ Colleen

Comment by john w wright on February 9, 2013 at 5:03pm

Hi Jim,

     I am not medically trained but i would hazard a guess that getting hit round the head probably wouldn't be a very good idea for your long term good health. It certainly didn't do Mohamed Ali any favours. If you're just talking about training with no physical contact then possibly OK. But seriously Jim please rethink - it sounds a bit dangerous.

 

Comment by Jim Raso on February 8, 2013 at 6:02pm

Thanks Colleen, I did call my dr who did surgery and his answer was there are no studies on it and he has no idea! Great dr, but didn't wanna get involved with the question, just wondering if anyone on here knew anything. Thanks for the response!,,,,

Comment by Colleen on February 8, 2013 at 5:36pm

Hi Jim...again Welcome to BAF ~

Have you checked with your Neurologist/Neurosurgeon?

I do kick boxing and not a problem...but this is me alone...no one able to hit me in the head...

Hope you get some more answers from others ... Wishing you a nice weekend...~ Colleen