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Losing a driver's license w/ simple partial epilepsy?

Thu, 01/11/2007 - 17:06
I may have simple partial epilepsy. Has anyone who has this lost your driver's license? The dr. suggested I have a VEEG test in the hospital. But if I get a dx, then what happens? I already take Tegretol so it is pretty under control. I have never felt that my driving would be compromised even if I did have a short episode because I'm fully conscious. Feedback anyone? Elsea

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Re: Hi Elsea, Here is some US

Submitted by elsea on Fri, 2007-01-12 - 20:29
Hi! Thanks for your frank answer. I copied down the information for future reference. I appreciate everyone's input as I think about how I want to proceed with things, and your ideas have been helpful. Thanks everyone. Elsea

Re: Losing a driver's license w/ simple partial epilepsy?

Submitted by kellyjd on Sat, 2007-01-13 - 09:14
Elsea- I also have simple partial seizures. My seizures mimic stroke symptoms, where I lose movement on my right side and lose my speech. But I have never lost consciousnes, I am totally aware of what is happening during my seizures and I have plenty of warning when they are going to occur. In my state,Missouri,the way the law reads, as long as you have never lost consciousness, you can still keep your drivers license. The first neuro I saw wanted to take my drivers license. I got a second opinion. The second neuro I saw was an idiot, I knew more than he did. Finally found a third neuro that I could work well with and kept my drivers license. He keeps close tabs on me and my seizures, and is quick to warn me that if they change my driving privledges could change. I can live with that. My point is, if you have to, get another opinion, a second or even a third if you have to. Some neurologists don't know everything. Best of luck to you! Kelly

Hello Kelly I see that you

Submitted by krissy on Tue, 2007-03-20 - 22:05
Hello Kelly I see that you saw more than 1 neurologist. I am in a dilemma. State of NJ is 1 year. I have been seizure free after brain surgery for 10 years. was placed on depakote for depression, took myself off to quickly and had a seizure. I'm seeing what I can do to not have to go seizure free for a year and lose my license. I do believe my case is different. Do I keep trying or just stick to my neurologist? Hope to hear from you. thanks K

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