Do you think I will be able to drive with all the epilipsy I had

[pogo514]

Good morning a Question for u all,I have been having seizure since August 2001,due to a medication called [Neurontin].I was for 3 yrs with  grand-mal  seizure's then 3 yrs without.Then I have started again about 2 yrs ago and now there are trying to controlled it.I think I made a other one at the end of January 2008 in my sleep cause I had alot saliva in my mouth when I was sleeping,that woke me up.I have met some patient's who are driving and they take med for seizure's,and my psiciatrist tell's me I will never drive again,My Neurologist tell's me well we will have to wait 2yrs after your last seizure then we have ta reduce your med for 6 month and after 6 month u did not have a seizure well u may have your driver's licence.pogo

[barfer]

Every province is different with their laws about driving.   I see that you live in Ottawa.  Assuming you live in or around the city, you have to consider yourself lucky that you have a pretty good transportation system there.  Even if you don't get you driver's licence back, it is not the end of the world. There is nothing to stop you from getting a bike and helmet if you don't want to take public transportation or walk.  Honestly, I understand your frustration, but safety has to come first for you as well as any passengers or other motorists.  Look at it as contributing to help the environment...fewer gas emissions.    




















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[pogo514]

Hy again they reduce my medication for 6 month but after 2 month I did another seizure,so I had to wait 2 more yrs again.During that time I did some more again,so I have to wait again 2 yrs before I have my driver's licence.It's like a YOYO pogo

[brainpain]

i have had grandmal seizures starting around 12 i think.i have my licences and got them at 16. i live in ky and you have to be seizure free for a year.if you can get your doctor to report you have been seizure free,they should give your licences back.i had a grandmal seizure while driving and got mine back in a year.check in your state to see how long you have to be seizure free.i wouldent go to your psiciatrist for the approval for driving.i went abou 3yrs seizure free with out meds,but they came back .why if you go seizure free for 2yrs would they reduce your meds for 6 months?