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 there. It is true about Epilepsy and driving. I have been diagnosed with partial complex seizure disorder. I don't drive long distances. But at times I cant at all because of anxiety. It is frustrating and sometimes feel being helpless. But we just have deal with and going on with our lives.
I too have same type siezures I walk all times even long walks and walk sometimes late at night and early mornings I live with mom im59 yrs old had siezure over 25 yrs wish I can drive so I can do more for my mom
I still have the odd spell and just when i think I am clean, it comes back. In addition, wife does not trust me with driving, with or without the kids and concerned more about the insurance if i was to get into an accident.
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.
