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Driving

Thu, 10/10/2013 - 21:27
Do you drive?

Comments

Re: Driving

Submitted by Harry T. on Tue, 2013-11-05 - 16:40
As I aged my seizures became more frequent so I do not drive a car...I got a 50cc moped figuring I would most likely only hurt myself and probably not seriously puttering around on it. Also you don't need a license or insurance. I have been able to get by in this way...

Re: Driving

Submitted by ral on Tue, 2013-11-05 - 14:38

most of the time no ... occassionally yes.

 

 

most of the time no ... occassionally yes.

 

 

Re: Driving

Submitted by DBL on Wed, 2013-11-06 - 12:12
I started with seizures when I was 9 and drove until two years ago when I was ~61. My seizures until then had been 100% at night while I was sleeping so I was very lucky all those years it really didn't impact my life. Two years ago I started also having daytime seizures randomly and occasionally and mildly but often enough that driving was, morally, not an option. So I sold my convertible and now walk or ride a three wheeled recumbent bike/trike. I live in Massachusetts where there is no requirement that my neurologist report my condition to the Registry. My seizures are very short lasting, under ten seconds, but intractable. Our goal is to go without seizures for 6 months, but since I have multiple per week and no meds have fully controlled them that goal is elusive. We have more meds to try, as well as other advances in treatment which we are open to. I could drive, physically and knowledge and skills wise, but morally it is not possible. It is lousy, so I work to compensate in many different ways. DBL

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