Can my gym do this?

[Jmmmfi4]

So, this past Saturday I had a seizure at the gym. All I remember is working out then waking up surrounded by paramedics. And I left in an ambulance. Thing is this is probably the 4th time that's happened.

So my gym manager called me this afternoon. They said they're getting concerned this keeps happening in the gym and people are complaining. He said I should take a month or so off the gym. I told him it sounds an awful lot like they're discriminating against someone based on a medical condition which I don't think they're allowed to do. I said I'm taking next week off because I'll be out of town but thats all I'm taking off.

Does it sound like they're singling me out for having seizures which I can't control?

[Anonymous]

I would ask that question to the Epilepsy foundation, they have a 'Know your legal rights' section on their website. There is a much safer and far superior form of training you should look into though. The isochain by Dragon Door. What treatment have you been using for your seizures?

Since many hypothesize that seizures are linked to very low magnesium levels, and strenuous exercise lowers magnesium levels much further, there could be a link here.

Also look into your vitamin D levels because it's a prohormone and we have receptors all over our body. The key with vitamin D is moderate amounts daily so that we have enough 'free' vitamin D3 to turn on necessary genes:

https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/vitamin-d-and-seizure-control

Note Doctors and Big Pharma are afraid of the power of vitamin D3 so all testing will either be substandard or downplayed..

[OfMiceandMen]

Not sure if they can suggest your a high risk and won't sue if you fell and hurt yourself in the gym.

They may have a team of lawyers if they are a chain. Check the membership to see if there's any kind of disclaimer that says they have the right to refuse someone based on a medical condition.

[KrakenAttackin]

Damn bro, I'm really sorry this happened to you. I am pretty sure they cannot discriminate based on medical condition.

[Jmmmfi4]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT IM SAYING

[KrakenAttackin]

You could get an attorney to send a letter to the gym owner. It will likely cost $500 or so.

[SnowedIn]

They probably can, yes. It doesn't mean it's fair or nice. But if you pose liability to them and or their reputation, I suspect they can.

[Redstang88]

If it’s becoming a routine occurrence I can see why they don’t want you there. That’s just a massive liability for them, they’re not singling you out they’re doing what’s wisest for them, the other clients and you

[Anonymous]

If most times you visit the gym by walking in on your own power and end up being taken out by ambulance, I wouldn't want you in my gym either until you get it remedied.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, it's because if you were to die they have to deal with liability insurance

They'll probably refuse you membership if you're paid up for the year when you next are due