Partial complex seizures and driving
I am 30 years old I've been living with absence and partial complex seizures for 20 of those years. I think they are under control with lamictal however I don't always know if or when I have a seizure I can get some symptoms I think I'm okay. Anyway I lost my driving privileges when I went to a new doctor. I'm a single mom with two kids but I live in a somewhat accessible area I can walk or do a lot of things on a bike.. is it bad that I don't even want my driving privileges I feel anxiety about driving because I know that if I'm having a bad day or a bad time I'm not all the way there no matter how much medicine I take
Hello, everyone that is dealing with eplipsey and care givers as well. It is so hard to accept the changes you have to make when being diagnosed with the problem. I was diagnosed with partial complex seizure disorder 14 years ago. But the seizures were well managed by medication. Recently, the seizures returned and medication had to be changed. I was on Kepra and now on Lacosamide. It's, so scary not know when a seizure would occur and where. I'm reaching out to obtain more information as what warning signs they experienced before their seizure came on. For me, tunnel vision with hallucinations, talking and making movements which, do not remember. I appreciate the feedback and having to be part of a support group, eventhough my family fully have been supportive. Especially my wife of 32 years.
I understand. I have a partial complex seizure disorder too but I've been seizure-free for over seven years
Praise God for that🙏✌️🙏🙏. I do drive and have my license. I was healed by God giving the doctors the knowledge and proficiency to take on the epilepsy surgery. I was the first patient in San Antonio, Texas at the University Hospital in SA to have the surgery and it was a success. I just take my medicine and do what my doctors advise me to do.I can't drive I can not get driving license
our community understands how upsetting it is to not be able to do something you want to do because of epilepsy. We’re here for you, you’re not alone💙 -Julie (team member)
Hi there!
I'm sorry you had a breakthrough seizure. I know how that can be. I had one and it just happened out of nowhere. When I spoke with my doctor, he said seizure are unpredictle. As much as we'd like to control them, we can't control the seizures.
I honestly think its good that you are choosing not to drive. Don't feel bad because you don't want to drive. You know your body and are paying attention to it. However, once you get your license back, don't let fear enable you when you are able to drive. Know your body and consult with your doctors. Its so good you can walk everywhere you need to go- so that's great!
Here are some articles to help
https://epilepsydisease.com/living/losing-my-license
https://epilepsydisease.com/driving
Derra Howard
Epilepsy Team Member
