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Whats About The Latest Researches On #refractary #epileptic Patients…and Medicines Who’s Might Been Correctly For’em
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How Do You Tell Someone That Your Epilepsy Keeps You From Driving?
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I did tell my coworkers and boss, which then luckily got rides from them.

Epileptics Vs. Non Epileptics
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Do epileptic's brains work on over drive to handle every day life (not including when seizures accure) compared to non-epileptics brain?

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soothing music relieves stress helps with seizures

Do You Get More Or Less Nervous Riding With A Certain Person Compared To Another? Or Do You Just Not Let It Bother You ?
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There are many friends and families, who have driven me to places. Some are fast drivers, some may be cautious, people who easily get road rage. I myself don’t, let any of them get to my nerves ,since I’ve never been in control of driving .

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Thanks , to all that have posted and commented to my question

Do You Drive Even Though You Know You Aren't Suppose To?
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I find on Facebook many people state the drive although their license has been pulled. I was diagnosed when I had a tonic clonic seizure driving and crashed my car. I believe many people still drive thinking an aura/focal is no big deal. These as in my case; can lead to TCs.

Take the Poll: How Often Do You Have Seizures? Read Article...
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I haven't driven since 1984. The last time I drove I drove 1 000 feet unconscious before hitting a tree on the other side of the road and flipping my car over. When I came around I saw the stripes of… read more

What Type Of Seizure Only Last For 5 Minutes
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Heather, I believe that the type of seizure that you are trying to think of is a Status Epilepticus. When you hear of life threatening seizures, this is what they are talking about. You probably heard… read more

Epilepsy- Driving And Background Check
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Do you guys know in San Francisco what the law is for reporting epileptics ? My doc said that she has to report me to the DMV and I want to know how long can't I drive ? Does it appear on my background check and my employers can see that I am epileptic ? When can I drive again ?

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Alyssa219 There not negative thoughts when there true as its the truth

Do You Still Have Your License?
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Something some said got to me. Not all forms of epilepsy make tou loose consciensness. I am always alart and and aware of several of my triggers. My sezuires are either absent, mind staring or simple/conplex jerks (like a cold chill).

I have complex partial seizures. My neurologist and I have talked about my license as I have brought it up. He sees no reason to revoke my license and my diagnosis does not require them to be.

Anyone else still have their license?

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I am hoping for my first year. It's been 10 months.

Are Non Epileptic Seizures Treated Thesame As Epilepsy?
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i was diagnosed epiletic seizures then another doctor saiddi havee non epiletic seizures..

Tonic-Clonic Seizures Explained Read Article...
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Ben, I agree with Rusti: Definitely get another opinion. You sound like my situation for the first 35 years of my 'condition'. Then ten years ago I saw someone else, and was diagnosed with epilepsy… read more

Does Anyone Else Have Epilepsy AND Mental Health Problems?
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Anxiety Depression anxiety panic attacks claustrophobia

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There what is a post about dogs knowing more than you think . I have a lot of dogs and I used to think that I watch them. Then I became an epileptic and realized that there was one that had been… read more