Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

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

Comments

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Losi

Submitted by d on Thu, 2007-07-05 - 13:35
If I'm not mistaken, in Illinois it is three months. After that, there is a down-loadable form on the Sec of State's site that your Neuro can sign/fill out and send in that says you are okay to drive.(if you are) He has to do that each time your license is up for renewal. medical form

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:

Submitted by Pammy on Sun, 2007-07-15 - 12:09
Due to the medication I am on, I can not remember, but it might be 16 months but do not quote me...here in RI. I will never meet that. I should of never, ever, been driving and I KNEW it. Lately I hadnt, but it was just the fact that I had that license in my handbag. My next visit to my Neuro is in Oct. so see what he says about the state taking my license. I have been a patient of his for about 13 years. Pam

I am 19, and I have TLE. I

Submitted by pan06 on Tue, 2007-07-17 - 20:13
I am 19, and I have TLE. I live in AL. You have to be seizure free for six months. My neurologist did not report me. I do for say "lose conciousness" during my seizure. I do not know what I do, but I still speak and move. Grant it my speech makes no sense. I do hate the fact they take liscense away (even though it is for the good b/c it is safe for us). It is rediculous having to find a ride to work(i am fortunate to work with my mother). I hate the fact that I have a different lunch time and I am unable to go get anything. The main thing I hate is the fact I cannot start school b/c I cannot drive. I have lost a couple of scholarships due to this. I also hate the fact my mother will not give me a regular life style. I still live at home, and I will be in the shower 5 minutes, and she comes and says "Are you okay?". That is what really drives me insane. I DO NOT get to live a regular life and that really STINKS!!!!!!! Hope your epilepsy gets better. Mine has not. I had seizures at the age of 10 months, then started having them again at 5 yrs old, and they came back my junior and senior years of high school. I did get to graduate, but I hated the fact of my dad taking me to school everyday. I am in the middle of testing to see if I am a candidate for temporal lobe resection. I really hope I am, b/c I have heard good results from it. The only problem is my VEEG showed bilateral TLE. But my neuorologist still this it is coming from my right side only. I have a WADA coming up next month and depth electrodes sometime after that(depending on what my WADA shows). I hope you and I can drive again soon!!!! PS My mother also makes me pay car insurance even when I can't drive. Now that is what stinks! Sincerely, Pan06

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.