DAVE

Hi Bev, hope things work out for you, I understand your concerns about the risk of seizure if not taking medication. There are a few different types available. I'm on Lamotrigine and whilst I don't feel like a zombie I do tend to have disturbed sleep, though that could just be because I'm getting old! Might be worth asking about other medication. Good Luck Dave

Hi Bev, I had been suffering with this for about 6 years, various doctors suggested that I was imagining it, one even cautioned me about getting labelled with mental health issues. Late last year I had two full blown seizures and was hospitalised on both occasions. I have since talked to the neurologist, having been diagnosed as having epilepsy. He confirmed that the strange episodes I had been experiencing for several years, were actually partial seizures. Good luck Dave

Thanks for your comments, feeling a bit more positive now, so will see what they come up with

Thanks Daffodil, I'll talk to my GP and keep my fingers crossed

Sorry Karen, have just realised that you're probably the lady who helped me to get on the forum. That being the case, you already know about my situation, hope I haven't bored you!

Hi Karen, I'm a new member, I have a small untreated aneurysm which I haven't reported to DVLA yet as my licence has already been surrendered due to epilepsy. I am concerned though that even when the epilepsy is considered to be under control, and I would normally be able to apply for the return of my licence, the aneurysm might cause further complications with the licencing authority. Dave

I first came across the site when I was looking for information on the law regarding driving with an untreated aneurysm. Karen has been very helpful and suggested that I join the forum. I've been reading a number of posts and have been interested to see the wide range of experiences that people are going through. I'm 55 years old with a number of health issues, I have a genetic kidney disease, leaking heart valve and have bouts of ventricular tachycardia. Was coping well with these issues but in September last year I had two major seizures and was hospitalised on both occasions. Whilst investigations into the seizures were carried out, it was found by MRI that I have a small aneurysm, the neurosurgeon doesn't want to operate at this stage but is monitoring it. I have until September last, made my living as a Motorcycle Instructor, but as a result of the seizures, had to surrender my licence, am now worried that I will also have to report the aneurysm, and that even when the epilepsy is controlled that I won't be able to regain my licence. Any thoughts? Dave