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

Submitted by Lizbeth on Thu, 2007-01-11 - 19:58
If I understand my neuro correctly, you only lose your license in Illinois if you have seizures where you lose consciousness, so it wouldn't apply to simple partial seizures.

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

Submitted by Tracey Comans on Fri, 2007-03-30 - 14:08
I lost my license when I hit a tree w/my car & my kids were in the back seat. I did not drive for 4 years. My docotor said I had to go 6 months w/out a seizure. That was totaly impossible & I just have partial complex seizures. I changed doctors & go to a female who is more understanding of my problem being a mom and being tired of waiting on my husband to take me everywhere. We changed my medicine and I take Kepra and Carbortol - still have a seizure every now and then and I always fear I will have my licenses taken away again or wreck again w/my kids in the car. IT SUCKS WHEN YOU CAN'T DRIVE!!!

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

Submitted by DebAngel on Fri, 2007-09-21 - 22:47
My license was supended 2 days ago due to loss of conscious first time in over 20 years, I have a hearing date of 10/15 and am looking for advice. I live in CA and feel like I'm in a bad dream praying I'll wake up. Your right it sucks when you can't drive

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