Tammy,
My condolences to you and your family on your husband's death. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Mark S.
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>
> Hi Sarah,
>
> It would be extremely dangerous for you to try to drive without being
> treated by a neurologist. The fact that you say you have had a couple
> of "spells" or seizures in the last month is a huge red flag to me.
> Do you really want to be behind the wheel of a car when you might
> become unconscious or unaware of your surroundings?
>
> I think all states make some kind of provision for people with
> seizures to get their license after some period of time without
> seizures. This varies quite a bit from state to state, but in my
> state (WI) it's only three months. The longest period I'm aware of is
> two years. Legally, you can't get your learner's permit if you have
> had seizures as recently as you say in any state that I am aware of.
>
> I know that it's frustrating to have to depend on others for
> transportation, but when you think about the possibility of injuring
> or killing someone because your seizures aren't under control, it's a
> no brainer to figure out the right thing to do.
>
> My best wishes to you. My daughter is 20 and is also currently having
> seizure issues. She's already taken driver's ed when she was 15 but
> has not been able to get her license because her seizures have not
> been under complete control since then. She is on better meds now,
> and we're working towards her getting her license, but safety is
> really the most important thing. My husband actually died in a car
> accident this week (not epilepsy related), and we would do anything
> to have him back. Your life and others' lives are too valuable to
> risk needlessly.
>
> Tammy
>
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