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Epilepsy from lights......
Thu, 02/01/2007 - 12:43Topic: Epilepsy.com Help
I am from Malaysia.I have browse to your website and i can't find a name for my kind of epilepsy.I was known to epilepsy when I was 10 and I'm 25 years old now.When I was 10 I have and epilepsy by just watching my sister and cousin,but I didn't play the video game.When i was 12 I have and accident in the kitchen, and i got burn on to my body.Then the doctor told me that I have an epilepsy and he doctor told me its from the video game.For now I'm taking Tegretol and Folic Acid for my epilepsy.Now i work as a draughtman at CityHall.In the era of technology i can't escape the thing that trigger my epilepsy.I work with computer and; at home i use the computer and sometimes play games on my pc.I heard from some other people that they can sense they will have an epilepsy.That is not my case.Sometimes i can sense that i have an epilepsy on the way but usually it is very close.Most of the time it just happen without warning.For a while now i've been lucky cause when i have and epilepsy i usually have it home.I think i have insomnia.It is because of the drug?i usually sleep at 3 or 4 a.m
For your information i'm a smoker and drive to work.Usually using motorcycle but sometime i drive.I know it is pretty dangerous with my type of condition.My parents have been bragging me to use the public transport but i think it is still the same dangerous thing.What if i suddenly have an epilepsy while i'm crossing the road.Isn't it just the same when you are driving??.I don't know if they understand what i've been going through.It is just like living without a television.I know i can quit smoking,but driving is pretty hard to do.How will i move around?that the hardest part..How will i meet my friends?I can't depend on them to fetch me all the time?how about taxi,it is pretty hard to find taxi after 12 and the rate is double..
To summaries it all is there an alternative treatment for my type of epilepsy?A newer medicine?How do epilepsy people manage their live with other people and make them understand how we feel?
Re: Epilepsy from lights......
Submitted by depress gf on Mon, 2007-04-23 - 22:27
Hi casino, i am from singapore and i can pretty much understand ur situation. However, i have to let you know that by driving, not only you are putting urself in danger, u are also endangering the lifes of others. i understand the need to drive and the convenience and glamour of having a car, but it is safer to do so only if ur doc gives the green light to go ahead. There is still a chance for you to drive after ur condition is stabilised, depending on the laws in Malaysia. In singapore, there was a case which an epilepsy patient did not declare his condition and kill a child when he had an attack while driving. I am also v disappointed and sad that my bf cant drive now because he had a relapse. But i understand the concern of the authorties. We cannot only think of ourselves but the public as well. Perhaps you can read more on ways how you can try to improve your condition. Not sure whether you are aware that sleep deprivation is one of the main triggers, hence you may want to work on that. Alcohol and smoking is also a big taboo. You may want to try taking health supplements like omega-3 after consultation with your doc. I also cant guarantee what i have suggested will work but you can discuss with your doc. I am reading up cox i hope to stabilise my bf condition and able to drive under the consent of the doc.