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Redhead
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Epileptic Drivers
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So i was reading the newspaper and saw this article about a terrible car accident that killed 3 people
the driver of a mini van had a seizure which is what caused the accident
DO you think that people with a history of Epilepsy should be driving?
If so...do you think that it should be regulated somehow?
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
I thought it was regulated? I thought they had to be seizure free for a certain number of years and on medication. I coudl be wrong though.
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luvsbob4603
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Well for someone who is Seizure free for 35 and a half years almost 36 years I have to say If a Person is NOT controlled on medicine By phenobarital or what ever brand of meds they would take for the seizure NO I do Not think they should drive. But if they are controlled for as Long As I have been and Have No seizures Yes they should drive.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by monkeybride
I thought it was regulated? I thought they had to be seizure free for a certain number of years and on medication. I coudl be wrong though.
i really don't know
which is why i asked i guess...
if there are please enlighten me ...
But couldn't there be some blood test to make sure that their levels are good ....say taken every month
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| Posted 11/6/06 6:40 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
I know several people who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. I think there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Especially that they are in the constant care of a doctor.
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| Posted 11/6/06 6:41 PM |
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
That's a tricky question, and I really think it has to be judged by the neurologist on a case-by-case basis. If it's someone who has seizures that are not fully controlled by medication, then no, I don't think they are driving. Then there's someone like my nephew who had seizures when he was little, takes depakote, and has been seizure free for about 4 1/2 years now. If he is still doing this well when he's driving age, I don't think he should be prevented from driving.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
I know with my brother he had to be on medication and cleared medically before he could get his permit - it may be different though since it was ruled out as epillepsy (sp?) - just seizures after a concussion (they lasted about 2 years... he had maybe 8-10 over that 2 year period).
I know my cousin that is epileptic does not drive... I guess maybe it depends on the severity 
ETA: My brother had to be seizure-free for 6 months w/ a doctor's note before he could drive.
Message edited 11/6/2006 6:43:35 PM.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
People should be going to the Neurologist every year to get EEG and get a their yearly annual check up.
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Redhead
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by luvsbob4603
Well for someone who is Seizure free for 35 and a half years almost 36 years I have to say If a Person is NOT controlled on medicine By phenobarital or what ever brand of meds they would take for the seizure NO I do Not think they should drive. But if they are controlled for as Long As I have been and Have No seizures Yes they should drive.
You had a seizure once when you were one years old and that was it?
Did anyone ever try or think that maybe you should see if you need the medication at all?
But even if one went years without having a seizure...there still could be the possibility no?
Of breakthough seizures...
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by danielleandscott
I know several people who have been diagnosed with epilepsy. I think there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Especially that they are in the constant care of a doctor.
what things should be taken into cosideration?
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| Posted 11/6/06 6:43 PM |
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by Redhead
Posted by monkeybride
I thought it was regulated? I thought they had to be seizure free for a certain number of years and on medication. I could be wrong though.
I really don't know
which is why I asked i guess...
if there are please enlighten me ...
But couldn't there be some blood test to make sure that their levels are good ....say taken every month
Epilepy can not be seen or predicated through bloodwork. Unfortuanately, not one medication works for everyone and the amounts are case by case.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by VirginiaDeb
I know with my brother he had to be on medication and cleared medically before he could get his permit - it may be different though since it was ruled out as epillepsy (sp?) - just seizures after a concussion (they lasted about 2 years... he had maybe 8-10 over that 2 year period).
I know my cousin that is epileptic does not drive... I guess maybe it depends on the severity
ETA: My brother had to be seizure-free for 6 months w/ a doctor's note before he could drive.
to me...i find that scarey
6 months seizure free...IMO isn't long enough
jmo
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Redhead
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
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Posted by Redhead
Posted by monkeybride
I thought it was regulated? I thought they had to be seizure free for a certain number of years and on medication. I could be wrong though.
I really don't know
which is why I asked i guess...
if there are please enlighten me ...
But couldn't there be some blood test to make sure that their levels are good ....say taken every month
Epilepy can not be seen or predicated through bloodwork. Unfortuanately, not one medication works for everyone and the amounts are case by case.
Well at my job it is...
They take blood levels all the time to make sure that their medicatios are right
so they are not overly sedated as well as under medicated
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Doctors do not always have all the right answers. My BF husband was told he would never have a grand mal seizure and he did. Luckily he was at home when this happened.
There are so many reasons why someone could have a seizure other than epilepsy.
I think people need to consult their neurologist and be educated on their diagnose.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by Redhead
Posted by VirginiaDeb
I know with my brother he had to be on medication and cleared medically before he could get his permit - it may be different though since it was ruled out as epillepsy (sp?) - just seizures after a concussion (they lasted about 2 years... he had maybe 8-10 over that 2 year period).
I know my cousin that is epileptic does not drive... I guess maybe it depends on the severity
ETA: My brother had to be seizure-free for 6 months w/ a doctor's note before he could drive.
to me...i find that scarey
6 months seizure free...IMO isn't long enough
jmo
My family agreed... they didn't let him drive for a year, even though he was medically cleared at six months.
But, it had also been ruled out as epillepsy through a series of tests... it might be different since it wasn't long term (he hasn't had a seizure in over a year and a half and he's been driving for about 2 months now).
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
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Well for someone who is Seizure free for 35 and a half years almost 36 years I have to say If a Person is NOT controlled on medicine By phenobarital or what ever brand of meds they would take for the seizure NO I do Not think they should drive. But if they are controlled for as Long As I have been and Have No seizures Yes they should drive.
You had a seizure once when you were one years old and that was it?
Did anyone ever try or think that maybe you should see if you need the medication at all?
But even if one went years without having a seizure...there still could be the possibility no?
Of breakthough seizures...
I did not just have one I had many Seizures I had every single one you can think of. BUT there is maybe a Possiblity I can get off the meds BUT I dont think I would want to chance that because of how many years I been seizure free Does that make sense?
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
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Posted by monkeybride
I thought it was regulated? I thought they had to be seizure free for a certain number of years and on medication. I could be wrong though.
I really don't know
which is why I asked i guess...
if there are please enlighten me ...
But couldn't there be some blood test to make sure that their levels are good ....say taken every month
Sorry, I really didn't explain it well. My mom get s her levels checked all the time, but to check medication.
Epilepy can not be seen or predicated through bloodwork. Unfortuanately, not one medication works for everyone and the amounts are case by case.
Well at my job it is...
They take blood levels all the time to make sure that their medicatios are right
so they are not overly sedated as well as under medicated
Sorry, I really didn't explain it well. My mom get s her levels checked all the time, but to check medication.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by danielleandscott
Doctors do not always have all the right answers. My BF husband was told he would never have a grand mal seizure and he did. Luckily he was at home when this happened.
There are so many reasons why someone could have a seizure other than epilepsy.
I think people need to consult their neurologist and be educated on their diagnose.
welll yes...but i am talking about KNOWN epileptic people
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| Posted 11/6/06 6:48 PM |
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
My mom was diagnosed at the age of 35, almost 25 years ago. I remember, at the time, some peole were not very educated on the topic and would not know how to respond to it.
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My situation goes like this.
I had 2 siezures 2.5 years ago. 1st one I was home alone, had no clue what happened to me and blacked out. 2nd one, driving to FL with my family and it happened again..They all witnessed it in the car.
Was not allowed to drive for one year on the medication. When they ruled out epilepsy (It was an allergic reaction to medication) they took me off the meds..Scary, YES. While I was off the meds, again, I wasn't allowed to drive in case it happened again.
Knock on wood, it was all an allergic reaction and it will never happen again. I have to avoid certain meds that contain different ingredients.
Sorry to babble on and on..In answer to your question, I think that as long as your on the meds, under dr.s care, you should be able to drive.
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danielleandscott
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
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Posted by danielleandscott
Doctors do not always have all the right answers. My BF husband was told he would never have a grand mal seizure and he did. Luckily he was at home when this happened.
There are so many reasons why someone could have a seizure other than epilepsy.
I think people need to consult their neurologist and be educated on their diagnose.
welll yes...but i am talking about KNOWN epileptic people
Oh- ok. My mom had to be seizure free for one year, maybe a little longer.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by danielleandscott
Doctors do not always have all the right answers. My BF husband was told he would never have a grand mal seizure and he did. Luckily he was at home when this happened.
There are so many reasons why someone could have a seizure other than epilepsy.
I think people need to consult their neurologist and be educated on their diagnose.
Thats was the last seizure I had as a Baby when i was 1 years old Grand mal I couldn't remember the name thanks Danielle.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
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Posted by danielleandscott
Doctors do not always have all the right answers. My BF husband was told he would never have a grand mal seizure and he did. Luckily he was at home when this happened.
There are so many reasons why someone could have a seizure other than epilepsy.
I think people need to consult their neurologist and be educated on their diagnose.
welll yes...but i am talking about KNOWN epileptic people
Honestly, I think if they are under a doctors care, and on meds, then yes, they should be able to drive. A person can have a heart attack, or an aneurysm while behind the wheel as well. Anything is possible.
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
Posted by danielleandscott
My mom was diagnosed at the age of 35, almost 25 years ago. I remember, at the time, some peole were not very educated on the topic and would not know how to respond to it.
i agree.....and i have some experience with it
and i have to say...i see a LOT of break through seizures...
Even for people who have been seizure free for close to their entire lives
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| Posted 11/6/06 6:51 PM |
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Re: Epileptic Drivers
My mom had brain surgery about 5 years ago. It has helped but not 100%. My mom was hoping to be medication free.
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