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Will becoming a paramedic interfere with epilepsy?
Sat, 06/02/2007 - 01:35I would love to become a paramedic, however I'm not sure if it's the best career path to follow with epilepsy. I have complex/simple partial seizures, but they've been under total control since october. What do you guys think? I really want this.
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Re: Re: Will becoming a paramedic interfere with epilepsy?
Submitted by Christopher on Wed, 2007-06-13 - 20:59
One minor correction though, EMS4life07 is a she, not a he, but yeah, ask her, don't let E stop you.
Chris W.
Re: Will becoming a paramedic interfere with epilepsy?
Submitted by littlebug on Wed, 2007-06-13 - 23:05
I am a firefighter/EMT and my daughter has seizures.I would never tell her not to follow her dreams.Exspecially if your seizures are under control.We have firefighters with a number of different medical problems and that doesnt stop them.I say go for it and the best of luck to you!
Re: Will becoming a paramedic interfere with epilepsy?
Submitted by banffgirl on Sat, 2007-06-02 - 01:50
ems4life07 is a paramedic you should talk to him. he's in chat usually afternoon or evening. i think if you are under control, you should be what you want to be. don't let e limit you. banffgirl