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Unable To Drive After A Seizure

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
York Haven, PA

After you have a seizure and you are unable to drive what are your options for getting around? My new job is just under 25 minutes away. Previously when I was unable to drive I worked from home. This week I had rides. Is there a service out there other than Uber? I looked up Uber and it cost around $30 one way.

Thanks,
Tyler

July 4, 2021
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I wouldn't think that way, it's not very smart, trust me after I crashed two bmw's and lost 4 jobs then loosing my marriage and my house It took me years to take on epilepsy, finally after almost taking my own life I started listening to my doctors completely with my medication and lifestyle changes my life turned around, I am not cured but my seizures are controlled nicely, don't think about anyone but yourself and getting to the neurologist.

July 9, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend driving at all, I crashed three cars and after the last crash coming out of my seizure looking down in the ditch I flipped the car, I hung up the keys, stay seizure free for 6 months before putting any body's life at risk, I had to apply for social security disability and finally got it after a long battle with them.

July 7, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Depending on where you are there may be buses for people with disabilities, which epilepsy technically is. Epilepsy isnt covered for my state but maybe for yours?

July 5, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Lyft can be a little bit cheaper depending where you are

July 5, 2021
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My mom brings me to work and back home. My first job she did that and this job she does that too.

July 4, 2021

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